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Former Xbox 360 boss Peter Moore publicly shuts down Xbox co?founder?s criticism of new CEO Asha Sharma, basically calling the 'gamer CEO' argument nonsense
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:58:41 +0000
Former Xbox 360 boss Peter Moore has shared his thoughts on new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma in a lengthy GamesBeat interview. Moore draws parallels to his own outsider journey, pushes back on Seamus Blackley?s ?sunsetted? comments, and defends Phil Spencer?s legacy.

Windows 11?s February Insider update adds new features ? but which ones actually matter? Here are the 11 biggest.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:02:28 +0000
Windows 11 February 2026 Insider builds bring File Explorer tweaks, Cross-Device Resume, Hello ESS upgrades, and various Settings changes.

Logitech finally made a gaming mouse that vibrates on purpose ? and it?s awesome
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000
Logitech's new gaming mouse is the world's first to include haptics in place of a physical click system for the right and left click buttons, and it makes me wish more mice had this.

"Cancel ChatGPT" movement goes mainstream after OpenAI closes deal with U.S. Department of War ? as Anthropic refuses to surveil American citizens
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:21:44 +0000
After Anthropic refused flat out to agree to apply Claude AI to autonomous weapons and mass surveillance of American citizens, OpenAI jumps right into bed with the United States Department of War.

Microsoft watched OpenAI collect 110 billion dollars and said 'we?re still cool, right?'
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:10:53 +0000
Microsoft skipped OpenAI's latest multi-billion dollar funding round, but a joint statement confirms their Azure and IP agreements remain unchanged.

Microsoft Teams finally copied this basic WhatsApp feature ? but it still beat Slack to the punch
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:00:05 +0000
Microsoft Teams adds multi-message forwarding, beating Slack to a long-requested feature that has been a staple of WhatsApp for years.

This excellent third-party Windows 11 app finally addresses multi-monitor PC pain points ? Microsoft, please take notes
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:44:29 +0000
A Redditor recently developed a free Windows app called Monarch, designed to disable monitors on Windows 11 "without unplugging cables or digging through Windows display settings every time."

ASUS pushes a ROG Ally driver for Windows ? is the Z1 Extreme chip safe, or is AMD just doing enough to keep the lights on?
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:16:00 +0000
ASUS has released a new AMD graphics driver for the ROG Ally with the Ryzen Z1 Extreme, version 32.0.22029.13001. While the update appears to be a minor revision, it confirms that ASUS is still maintaining the handheld amid concerns about broader Z1 Extreme driver support.

Is Sony rethinking its PC strategy for PlayStation titles? Microsoft's next-gen Xbox strategy is heating up rivalry rumors
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:01:00 +0000
Comments from NateTheHate, Jason Schreier, and Jez Corden suggest Sony may be rethinking its approach to PC releases.

Copilot just launched a to?do list that completes itself, finally giving all of us professional procrastinators the productivity upgrade we absolutely did not earn but will gladly take
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:41:55 +0000
Copilot Tasks is a new AI feature that breaks down your task, creates a step by step process to complete that task on your behalf, and checks in when it needs your go?ahead.

Windows 365 Cloud PCs go global ? but is a subscription desktop really the future of computing?
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:26:33 +0000
Microsoft is expanding its Cloud PC portfolio with new dedicated hardware from ASUS and Dell, bringing Windows 365 devices to 58 countries.

Windows 11?s new Start menu is here, and the community reaction is basically ?why is this worse??
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:36:20 +0000
Reddit reacts to the new Windows 11 Start menu, calling it too big, too automated, and lacking customization options.

Ditch Apple?s walled garden ? this subscription-free digital frame is $20 off and works with OneDrive, Dropbox, and offline
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:15:00 +0000
I need my photos to work everywhere, not just in iCloud. The Pix-Star LUX is the best OneDrive-ready frame I?ve found, and it?s $20 off with no monthly fees.

Blizzard reveals BlizzCon 2026 Community Night ? creators can win up to $4,000
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:20:42 +0000
Blizzard Entertainment has announced that entries are open for the BlizzCon 2026 Community Night contests. Here are the details of how you can join these contests and potentially win huge cash prizes

Lead an undead horde in 'Countless Army' ? a reverse tower defense game now on Xbox
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:48:03 +0000
Countless Army, the indie gem from Dos Estrellas has finally launched on Xbox and it is inviting players to tackle the other side of the tower defense genre. Send hordes of undead minions to topple towers and don?t let puny defenses stop you on your path to victory.


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    Tyler Reddick earns NASCAR Cup pole at COTA ahead of Ross Chastain
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:23:51 +0000
    In his quest to become the first driver in NASCAR history to win the first three races of a new season, Tyler Reddick will start from pole position at the Circuit of the Americas. The 23XI Racing star will be joined on the front row by a Trackhouse driver, but not the one we all expected...
    Ross Chastain will start second, while his teammate Shane van Gisbergen will start 13th in his effort to ...Keep reading

    Joe Gibbs Racing, Chirs Gabehart and Spire have their first day in court
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:33:15 +0000
    Chris Gabehart, Spire Motorsports and Joe Gibbs Racing contested their first day in court on Friday afternoon in the Western District of North Carolina where oral arguments over a restraining order were heard but not ruled upon.
    JGR is seeking a temporary restraining order against Gabehart, its former competition director who recently took the Chief Motorsports Officer job at Spire, amidst a ...Keep reading

    At COTA, Tyler Reddick could do something never seen before in NASCAR Cup history
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:09:34 +0000
    NASCAR's top level has had several drivers win three consecutive -- and even four consecutive races during the year. But no driver has managed to go back-to-back-to-back at the very start of a new season.
    Tyler Reddick avoided the last-lap chaos of the Daytona 500, winning the sport's biggest race by leading just one lap. Seven days later, he came back from a late-race spin, and won in double ...Keep reading

    How to watch 2026 NASCAR at COTA: Weekend schedule, entry list, start time, TV
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:10:02 +0000
    Tyler Reddick leads the championship standings after winning the first two races of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season, following up his Daytona 500 triumph with a fender-less victory at Atlanta.
    NASCAR now travels to the Circuit of the Americas where Shane van Gisbergen hopes to continue his road course dominance after winning the last five road/street courses on the schedule. However, COTA eluded him ...Keep reading

    Kyle and Samantha Busch reach lawsuit settlement with insurance firm
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:55:07 +0000
    Kyle Busch and wife Samantha have reached a settlement in their lawsuit against Pacific Life Insurance and agent Rodney Smith brough against the latter in November.
    The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion filed suit seeking over $8 million over an alleged retirement plan scheme of which the details can be read here. In its court mandated legal response, Pacific Life effectively said the claims ...Keep reading

    COTA: The only NASCAR road course race SVG hasn?t conquered ? yet
    Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:52:09 +0000
    There is no questioning the unreal levels of talent Shane van Gisbergen possesses on road and street courses. And the NASCAR world has now learned what happens when you take a three-time Supercars champion at the top of his game, and place him in a stock car.
    SVG won on debut in 2023 at the Chicago Street Course in a feat not seen in over 60 years. After going full-time with Trackhouse in 2025 ...Keep reading

    Chris Gabehart responds to lawsuit, claims dysfunction at Gibbs
    Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:54:11 +0000
    Chris Gabehart said in a Wednesday legal filing that the lawsuit against him by former employer Joe Gibbs Racing isn?t about protecting trade secrets but instead ?punishing a former employee for daring to leave.?
    And while seemingly less consequential on the merits of the lawsuit itself, Gabehart also revealed his reasons for leaving Joe Gibbs Racing in the first place by citing a culture ...Keep reading

    NASCAR's Dover All Star Race format requires a calculator
    Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:32:40 +0000
    In its first year being held at Dover Motor Speedway, the NASCAR All-Star Race now has a format to be contested under the shadow of Miles the Monster.
    And this one is going to be a marathon that requires a good bit of arithmetic.
    First and foremost, there will no longer be an ?open? race for drivers not already locked-in to race their way into the decisive segment of the event. With ...Keep reading

    Austin Hill to run partial NASCAR Cup schedule for RCR in 2026
    Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:57:54 +0000
    Austin Hill, 31, is a proven winner in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series with nearly 150 starts and 15 wins. He was victorious in the 2026 season-opener at Daytona and nearly went back-to-back at Atlanta before last-lap contact while trying to block Ross Chastain.
    All of Hill's success in the secondary level of NASCAR has been with RCR. He also 15 Cup starts, finishing as high as ninth at ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Team USA star Brady Tkachuk says he was drug tested right after men?s hockey team won Olympic gold
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:20:01 GMT
    Brady Tkachuk revealed he had to take a drug test after Team USA's Olympic gold win and explained how he managed to complete the test without missing the celebrations.

    WNBA's Tiffany Mitchell and former South Carolina women?s basketball players stuck in Israel amid strikes
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:11:32 GMT
    Dawn Staley asked for prayers as three former South Carolina basketball players, including WNBA veteran Tiffany Mitchell, remain in Israel amid strikes against Iran.

    Trump orders strikes on Iran ? experts say he can bypass Congress (for now)
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:00:48 GMT
    Trump launches military operation in Iran, raising constitutional questions about presidential war powers and congressional authorization requirements.

    MIKE POMPEO: Operation Epic Fury is righteous ? and regime change must follow
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:00:44 GMT
    President Donald Trump calls on Iranian people to overthrow the ayatollah following joint US-Israeli military strikes against Iran's nuclear program and regime targets.

    Google dropped dark web monitoring: Should you care?
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:00:15 GMT
    Google's Dark Web Report removal eliminates automated breach scanning for users, though Security Checkup and Password Manager remain available as alternative security tools.

    Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei dead after IDF strike hits Tehran compound, Israeli source confirms
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 20:11:51 GMT
    Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's longest-serving autocrat known for brutal crackdowns on dissent and backing terror groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, has died in Tehran.

    Dubai hotel fire appears to be caused by Iranian strike; injuries reported
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:21:36 GMT
    Multiple injuries were reported after a fire broke out at a Dubai hotel amid Iran's retaliatory strikes in the region. Dubai authorities contained the fire and urged calm.

    Cruise ship abruptly changes course to rescue people in distressed boat: 'Knew something' was up
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:20:32 GMT
    Regal Princess cruise ship passengers cheered after crew rescued four people from a distressed boat in the Gulf of Mexico during a Texas to Mexico voyage.

    Democrats buck party leaders to defend Trump's 'decisive action' on Iran
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:18:42 GMT
    Capitol Hill is split as Democrats like John Fetterman applaud Trump?s Iran strikes, while GOP critics join Democrat party leadership to question the legality of the mission.

    Longtime Trump critic George Conway suggests US is 'terrorist state' after Iran strikes
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:14:32 GMT
    Former conservative lawyer George Conway suggested that the United States is a "terrorist state" on Saturday after joint U.S.-Israel military strikes against Iran.

    Heidi Montag reveals vocal cord hemorrhage left her unable to speak after ?The Masked Singer? exit
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:00:58 GMT
    Heidi Montag reveals she suffered hemorrhaging vocal cords which left her unable to speak for weeks, following her elimination from "The Masked Singer."

    Nancy Guthrie missing: Forensic scientist encourages new investigative approach since case 'isn't cold yet'
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:00:27 GMT
    Forensic expert calls for fresh analysis of Nancy Guthrie's home as investigation continues into the 84-year-old's mysterious disappearance from Tucson.

    Did they get him? Khamenei's fate remains unknown after Israel strike levels his compound
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:52:59 GMT
    Uncertainty surrounds Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after an Israeli-U.S. strike on Tehran that left his fortified compound heavily damaged.

    FBI raises counterterror teams to high alert amid Iran tensions
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:43:34 GMT
    The FBI placed counterterrorism and counterintelligence teams on elevated alert status nationwide as U.S. military operations against Iran continue to unfold.

    Bipartisan revolt targets Trump's war powers after massive Iran strikes
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:22:13 GMT
    Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., are pushing for votes on war powers resolutions in Congress to handcuff President Donald Trump's use of the military in Iran.


    Indy Car Racing

    Alex Palou and Chip Ganassi Racing end McLaren contract fight after $12 million ruling
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:14:34 GMT
    McLaren was initially seeking closer to $30 million and said after the ruling it would still pursue legal fees from Palou.

    Indy 500 veteran Simona de Silvestro turns to speed of Olympic bobsleigh
    Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:17:40 GMT
    The 2010 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year is competing in two events at the Milan Cortina Games.

    Romain Grosjean rejoins Dale Coyne Racing, returns to full-time IndyCar competition
    Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:12:52 GMT
    ?Grosjean will drive the No. 18 Honda and be partnered with 2025 Indy NXT champion and IndyCar rookie Dennis Hauger.

    James Hinchcliffe making NASCAR debut in Truck Series race at St. Petersburg
    Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:54:38 GMT
    Hinchcliffe joins Dario Franchitti as former IndyCar drivers competing in the first street race in NASCAR Truck Series history.

    IndyCar announces historic deal with Honda, Chevrolet
    Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:27:49 GMT
    Each Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) agreement will begin in 2027 and run for several years.

    Phil Krueger, 2-time Indy 500 starter, dies at 74
    Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:22:14 GMT
    Krueger, who entered ten Indy 500s from 1981 through 1991, died Feb. 9 after sustaining injuries from a fall at his home in Freetown, according to his obituary.

    President Trump announces new IndyCar race in Washington, DC
    Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:18:50 GMT
    An executive order says the Freedom 250 will run near the National Mall in conjunction with the celebration of America's 250th birthday.

    Tim Cindric returns to Team Penske as Scott McLaughlin's race strategist
    Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:56:09 GMT
    Cindric had previously been the team president and race strategist for Josef Newgarden.

    Indy 500 champ Josef Newgarden is still getting acclimated to seeing former teammates in new places
    Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:36:15 GMT
    Newgarden is still trying to get acclimated to seeing longtime teammate Will Power and Ron Ruzewski, Penske?s ex-managing director, working together at a rival team.

    Alex Palou ordered to pay McLaren Racing $12M in breach of contract suit
    Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:07:19 GMT
    It is not clear if Chip Ganassi, the team owner Palou drives for in IndyCar, is covering any of the losses.

    Why Colton Herta is leaving IndyCar for junior series F2
    Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:43:19 GMT
    Herta says he hopes to race in the Indianapolis 500, despite potential conflicts with his F2 schedule.

    Will Power is determined to make Penske regret writing him off as he joins Andretti
    Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:19:50 GMT
    Power's determination and experience are expected to boost Andretti's performance this season.

    Six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon receives a knighthood from New Zealand
    Wed, 31 Dec 2025 19:22:56 GMT
    ?I?ve been called a lot of things, but I never thought that ?Sir? was going to be one of them," Dixon said.

    Rahal Letterman Lanigan adds Mick Schumacher, son of seven-time world champ, to 2026 IndyCar lineup
    Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:13:24 GMT
    Mick Schumacher is coming to America to jump-start his racing career.

    Valentino Rossi passes on McLaren's Indy 500 seat, Ryan Hunter-Reay steps in
    Sat, 22 Nov 2025 19:34:06 GMT
    Rossi is considered one of the greatest motorcycle racers ever and is the only road racer to have competed in 400 or more Grands Prix.

    Indy 500 winner Alex Palou has likeness unveiled on Borg-Warner Trophy
    Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:13:54 GMT
    As he has for every winner of the "500" since 1990, renowned sculptor Will Behrends crafted Palou's image for the Borg-Warner Trophy.

    Ryan Hunter-Reay joins Arrow McLaren for 2026 Indianapolis 500
    Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:25:31 GMT
    Hunter-Reay, the 2014 winner of the "500" and 2012 IndyCar Series champion, will drive the No. 31 Chevrolet.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    Green, top-10 QB prospect, sets combine records
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:18:53 EST
    Taylen Green, a top-10 quarterback prospect ahead of April's NFL draft, set several positional combine records during Saturday's workout in Indianapolis.

    Jerry sees Cowboys spending more in free agency
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:18:53 EST
    Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones acknowledged Friday that he has let the fans down with Dallas' championship drought and has promised change -- starting with the team's approach to free agency.

    Jokic angrily confronts Dort for 'unnecessary' foul
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:18:53 EST
    Thunder guard Lu Dort was called for a flagrant foul 2 and ejected from Friday night's game after appearing to trip Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, who called the play "an unnecessary move."

    Celtics roll behind historic performance from floor
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:18:53 EST
    The Celtics posted one of the best offensive performances in league history on Friday night against the Nets.

    OL Mauigoa: Facing Bain, Mesidor fueled growth
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:18:53 EST
    Francis Mauigoa, the top OL prospect in the NFL draft, said he's open to a position change. and said daily battles with Miami teammates Reuben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor made him better.

    FIFA to 'monitor developments' in Iran ahead of WC
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:18:53 EST
    FIFA will "monitor developments" in Iran following the outbreak of military action by the United States -- the co-hosts of this summer's men's World Cup -- against the Middle Eastern nation.

    Source: MLS champs Miami get White House invite
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:18:53 EST
    Inter Miami received an invitation to attend the White House to celebrate the team's 2025 Major League Soccer Cup triumph, a club source confirmed to ESPN.

    Ex-pitcher Serafini gets life in prison for murder
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:18:53 EST
    Former MLB pitcher Daniel Serafini was sentenced Friday to life in prison after being convicted of first-degree murder of his father-in-law, attempted murder of his mother-in-law and first-degree burglary.

    ? Best NFL combine workouts and draft risers
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:18:53 EST
    Top prospects such as David Bailey and Ohio State's linebacker duo starred. Here are our experts on the combine's top workouts.

    Preview: Who will book their tickets to WrestleMania 42?
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:49:33 EST
    Out of the WWE loop? Here's everything you need to know ahead of Saturday's Elimination Chamber in Chicago.

    Men's Bubble Watch: Miami (OH) survives a scare and stays alive
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:13:48 EST
    How are your team's chances to make the Big Dance shaping up in the final stretch to Selection Sunday?

    Bracketology: Florida rejoins the 2-seed line
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:13:48 EST
    The Gators ride an eight-game win streak back toward the top as they prepare to defend their title.

    Where would Fernando Mendoza rank among QBs drafted in Round 1 over the past five years?
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:38:35 EST
    Let's rank every quarterback picked in Round 1 from 2021 to 2025 based on predraft evaluations -- and then slot in the expected No. 1 pick for 2026.

    Did Sydney Sweeney hit Bruno Fernandes' celebration on visit to Man United star's old club?
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:01:19 EST
    Hollywood star Sydney Sweeney visited Sporting CP and appeared to imitate the trademark celebration of one of the club's former player, Bruno Fernandes.

    Late to set-piece party, Liverpool are making up for lost time
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:01:48 EST
    Liverpool were unlucky from set pieces in the first half of the season, but that turned around on Saturday.

    Six teams, five games, one title on the line: Your guide to the Unrivaled playoffs
    Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:37:12 EST
    The Phantom, Laces, Mist, Breeze, Rose and Vinyl have advanced to the Unrivaled playoffs, which open Saturday.

    Bracketology: UNC inching closer but still outside of top 16
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:48:11 EST
    The Tar Heels are in third place in the ACC and have won 11 of their past 12 games, but they remain a No. 5 seed.

    Power Rankings: Stakes are high for UCLA, two teams rejoin the list
    Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:48:10 EST
    UCLA is on the brink of a perfect league record with its matchup Sunday against USC.