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Even the studios highlighted in NVIDIA's DLSS 5 reveal were shocked by the generative AI showcase ? game developers "found out at the same time as the public"
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:06:02 +0000
Developers at Ubisoft and Capcom reportedly learned about Nvidia?s DLSS 5 at the same time as the public, raising questions about developer control and AI use.

Microsoft is reportedly considering suing OpenAI after Amazon?s $50B deal shakes their ?exclusive? partnership
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:03:57 +0000
Microsoft weighs legal action against OpenAI and Amazon over a $50 billion cloud deal, which could test Azure?s exclusivity.

My favorite free Windows 11 app just got another great update ? what's new in PowerToys v0.98
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:23:33 +0000
The latest update to PowerToys adds a Command Palette Dock that lets you pin your favorite extensions to the desktop. It also improves my favorite new utility, CursorWrap.

?They?re completely wrong.? NVIDIA?s CEO defends DLSS 5 while gamers point to real problems. So who is right?
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:07:33 +0000
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang responds to backlash surrounding DLSS 5, dismissing criticism while defending the company?s use of AI-driven neural rendering and developer control over visuals.

The world?s first 16TB SSD costs.. HOW MUCH? ? This must be the astronomical price of never deleting your files ever again
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:47:38 +0000
The Exascend PE4 16TB SSD, the world's largest internal solid state drive and first to reach 16TB of storage, is now available for purchase at Amazon for a military-grade price of $16,000, and stock is running out fast.

Swiftkey will soon require a Microsoft account ? data to be moved to OneDrive
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:46:13 +0000
Microsoft is killing standalone SwiftKey accounts on May 31, 2026. If you don't migrate your data to OneDrive soon, your personalized dictionary is as good as gone.

Spotify's Windows 11 app gets a new quality feature FIRST, and high-end audio fans are going to love it
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:11:47 +0000
Spotify has launched Exclusive Mode, a new "bit perfect" quality setting first on Windows, for fans of the best-sounding music to get the best from their tunes.

Should tired workers be banned from using Microsoft Copilot on Friday afternoons? "AI fatigue" could lead to lazy mistakes
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:06:02 +0000
Analyst firm Gartner suggests banning Microsoft Copilot on Friday afternoons, warning that tired workers may miss AI mistakes and risk productivity.

Microsoft won't force this Copilot app onto your PC's Start menu in Windows 11 ? a temporary setback for Microsoft 365 plans
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:45:34 +0000
Microsoft has paused plans to auto?install the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows 11 PCs, but it didn't explain why.

Take-Two CEO backs Asha Sharma ? ?I?m going to bet on her continuing to do great?
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:15:54 +0000
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick shares his thoughts on Xbox?s new CEO Asha Sharma, offering support and explaining what drives success in the gaming industry.

The 10 biggest changes coming to Windows 11 Insiders this March ? and why they matter
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:39:47 +0000
Windows 11's March 2026 Insider builds add custom user folder names in setup, improved debloat policies, new admin protections, and other changes.

This gaming laptop that combines style with functionality, is now 23% off ? It's got a gorgeous OLED display, tons of RAM, and an RTX 5060 GPU
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:09:40 +0000
The Lenovo Legion 7i 16" (Gen 10) is a near-perfect laptop for mid-range gaming, casual use, and even productivity, and it's now on sale for a 24% discount at Best Buy.

Bethesda's Todd Howard says The Elder Scrolls 6 development is smoother than Starfield's ever was thanks to a key improvement ? "builds of the game are really consistently working"
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:06:22 +0000
Bethesda's game director Todd Howard says that The Elder Scrolls 6 has been smoother to develop than Xbox's Starfield thanks to Creation Engine 3.

Helldivers 2 is dropping a surprise Uncover the Truth update with a freaky Illuminate plot, new enemies, and sweet patch notes ? plus the game's first content roadmap
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:13:48 +0000
Helldivers 2 is releasing a new Uncover the Truth update later this week with new Illuminate enemies, some big balance changes, and more.

One of the biggest Genshin?style hits on the planet might finally be coming to Xbox
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:28:42 +0000
A new datamine suggests Wuthering Waves could be coming to Xbox, with platform references discovered in game files, though no official announcement has been made.


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    The only condition in which Mark Martin would drive a modern NASCAR Cup car revealed
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:44:13 +0000
    This is the most invested and involved Mark Martin has been in NASCAR since his retirement after the 2013 season.
    For a while, even on both sides of his Hall of Fame induction in 2017, he just didn?t know what he was supposed to do within the space after practically four decades of driving at the highest level. He would still watch races but didn?t know what his role was supposed to ...Keep reading

    Mark Martin impressed by Denny Hamlin's NASCAR aging curve
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:36:38 +0000
    Mark Martin is rooting for Denny Hamlin right now because he knows how hard it is to defy the odds and overcome Father Time when he starts working against a high level athlete.
    The 2017 Hall of Fame inductee says he was first drawn to Hamlin because he?s started to see something of a baby face turn from a driver that was long established as something of a heel, and he lived that when he ...Keep reading

    Why Ross Chastain just doesn't get along with Daniel Suarez
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:18:17 +0000
    In dismissing the media who wanted to ask about his post-race conflict with Daniel Suarez, Ross Chastain said ?not today, boys? but conceded he should said, ?see you on Tuesday? in advance of a pre-scheduled media availability.
    Chastain said, after walking away from Suarez, that he just didn?t understand everything that happened between them and didn?t want to say the wrong thing ...Keep reading

    Alex Bowman to miss at least the next three NASCAR Cup races
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:01:42 +0000
    Alex Bowman, 32, was forced to get out of ht #48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet in the middle of the March 1 NASCAR Cup race at COTA, with Myatt Snider finishing the race for him. He was later diagnosed with vertigo.
    Since then, he has missed both Phoenix and Las Vegas with HMS sim driver Anthony Alfredo and 2024 NASCAR O'Reilly Series champion Justin Allgaier filling in for him.
    Hendrick ...Keep reading

    Denny Hamlin sets realistic final NASCAR win total prediction
    Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:39:32 +0000
    For much of the past several seasons, Denny Hamlin said reaching 60 career NASCAR Cup Series wins was his most important career goal, even more than the elusive championship, and he now sits at 61 after winning on Sunday at Las Vegas.
    He always said ?60? was the most important competitive goal, because he couldn?t control his destiny in the championship battle, for reasons ultimately ...Keep reading

    Daniel Suarez says he "lost a lot of respect" for Ross Chastain after Vegas comments
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:08:10 +0000
    In 'The Long Run' vlog, which you can watch HERE, Daniel Suarez offered additional comments regarding the on and off-track clashes with Ross Chastain last weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
    The two drivers were teammates at Trackhouse Racing between 2022 and 2025, before Suarez and the team parted ways. Now driving for Spire Motorsports, Suarez explained the entire sequence of events that led ...Keep reading

    Carson Hocevar to run Dale Earnhardt throwback scheme and firesuit at Darlington
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:25:11 +0000
    This weekend, NASCAR heads to Darlington Raceway for the first of the track's two Cup races this year. The historic track is one of the most difficult (and exciting) on the schedule, and has hosted Cup races since 1950. 
    The South Carolina track will play host to the sixth round of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season, and we've already been given a glimpse of some of the throwback schemes teams will be ...Keep reading

    Joe Gibbs Racing, Chris Gabehart granted expedited discovery in court
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:57:05 +0000
    The Joe Gibbs Racing v Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports lawsuit heard arguments over expedited discovery motions in court on Monday morning before Judge Susan Courtwright Rodriguez.
    The docket also called for arguments over a preliminary injunction motion but all parties in court agreed that the discovery motion?s importance was of greater priority and the results could affect the course ...Keep reading

    Winners and losers from a very clean NASCAR Cup race at Las Vegas
    Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:33:44 +0000
    Surrounded by his family, Denny Hamlin secured an emotional win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, taking sole ownership of tenth place on the all-time wins list and breaking a tie with Kevin Harvick.
    It was a race dominated by Joe Gibbs Racing and Hendrick Motorsports, with their drivers combining to lead 253 of 267 laps. Impressively, there was only one natural caution during the entire event, and ...Keep reading


    Fox News Headlines

    Team USA stars rip silver medals off necks after World Baseball Classic final loss to Venezuela
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:39:37 GMT
    Several Team USA players quickly removed their silver medals after their loss to Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic final in Miami.

    University of Alabama student James Gracey disappears in Barcelona after visiting friends studying abroad
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:34:10 GMT
    University of Alabama student Jimmy Gracey, 20, missing in Barcelona after visiting nightclub during spring break trip. Last seen 3 a.m. March 17.

    College track and field athlete Matthew Wing, 22, killed in wrong-way crash in Missouri
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:32:15 GMT
    College track athlete Matthew Wing was killed in a wrong-way collision on Interstate 49 in Missouri Friday, according to online records. The university confirmed his death Tuesday.

    Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing hundreds in Kabul hospital strike
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:26:26 GMT
    Reported airstrike on Afghanistan hospital allegedly kills 400+ civilians, sparking widespread criticism over muted international response to the attack.

    MS NOW trims hour off ?Morning Joe? as Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski ?beaten up? by grueling TV schedule
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:18:27 GMT
    MSNBC will cut "Morning Joe" programming by one hour starting in June, replacing the 9 a.m. slot with a new show hosted by Stephanie Ruhle as part of major network changes.

    TSA warns of security 'threat' as airport checkpoint closures trigger more travel delays
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:18:25 GMT
    The DHS shutdown has created travel chaos for flight passengers as a Philadelphia airport closes security checkpoints. Long wait times are reported at major airports amid the crisis.

    Trey Yingst visits site of Iranian cluster missile attack that killed 2 Israelis
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:16:53 GMT
    Iranian cluster munition strike near Tel Aviv reportedly killed at least two civilians, damaging homes and buildings. The IDF says cluster bombs challenge Israel's defense systems.

    Martin Scorsese brings Mary's story of faith and sacrifice to life in 'The Saints' Easter special
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:59:59 GMT
    Martin Scorsese explores the story of Saint Mary in a special Easter episode of "The Saints" on Fox Nation, bringing his cinematic vision to the mother of Jesus.

    NYC spends more per homeless person than a typical household earns in a year, data shows
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:58:43 GMT
    NYC homelessness spending skyrockets 262% to $368M since 2019, yet street homeless population grows 26%, raising serious questions about program effectiveness.

    Dem-backed 'social justice' law put Virginia's ODU campus at risk before attack, former AG argues
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:53:43 GMT
    Former Virginia AG Miyares argues Democrats' background check law prevented ODU from knowing about a shooter's terrorism conviction, calling it an unsafe policy.

    Sen Rand Paul grills Mullin on past comments on assault: 'Tell it to my face'
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:53:00 GMT
    Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul confronted Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin during a confirmation hearing on Mullin's nomination for homeland security secretary.

    Stopping Ozempic? New study reveals surprising weight regain results after GLP-1s
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:52:41 GMT
    New research challenges fears about Ozempic weight regain. Cleveland Clinic study of 8,000 patients finds minimal rebound after stopping GLP-1 medications.

    Progressive influencer erupts after Illinois primary loss, drops profane Anti-Trump and Anti-ICE rant
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:47:47 GMT
    Progressive candidate Kat Abughazaleh delivered an expletive-filled concession speech after losing the Illinois Democratic primary, targeting President Donald Trump and ICE.

    FBI director ticks off terror threats foiled by agents
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:45:14 GMT
    The FBI used expanded online surveillance and biometric tracking to prevent December terrorist attacks, including a planned bombing and New Year's Eve events, FBI Director Kash Patel said.

    Best Buy is cutting prices up to 59% on popular TVs, vacuums and more
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:40:05 GMT
    Also, shop Best Buy?s Tech Fest sale now through Sunday and score deals on Theragun, Samsung, Arlo and more, while supplies last.


    Indy Car Racing

    NASCAR suspends Daniel Dye after livestream mockery of IndyCar's David Malukas
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:15:06 GMT
    Dye used voices that made inferences about Malukas? sexuality, and he mimicked Malukas? voice at one point.

    Kyle Kirkwood wins another IndyCar street race, this one to be first winner in Arlington
    Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:42:18 GMT
    Kirkwood made an aggressive pass below four-time series champion Alex Palou with 15 laps to go and stayed in front the rest of the way.

    Marcus Ericsson scores maiden IndyCar pole in Arlington Grand Prix qualifying
    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 23:57:36 GMT
    It was Ericsson's first pole in his 117th IndyCar start and his first pole in general since the 2013 GP2 feature race at Silverstone.

    Red flag at IndyCar practice after workers spotted on temporary Texas street course
    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:54:34 GMT
    The television broadcast showed the trio of workers who appeared to be part of a catering crew.

    Roger Penske's Texas-sized 'playground' in Jerry Jones' neighborhood is IndyCar's new street course
    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:59:19 GMT
    The Grand Prix of Arlington is the first of three new street races on the IndyCar schedule this season. It is also the start of a multiyear deal in North Texas.

    IndyCar rookie Caio Collet helps Doug Boles mail out 'blue envelopes' containing Indy 500 tickets
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:07:07 GMT
    The blue envelopes were shipped to all 50 U.S. states, including the District of Columbia, as well as 32 other countries around the world.

    Conor Daly joins Dreyer and Reinbold Racing for 110th Indianapolis 500
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:55:33 GMT
    The Noblesville native will attempt to make his 13th start in the Indianapolis 500 as he returns to the Indianapolis-based team where he finished top-10 in 2024.

    IndyCar unveils course on the National Mall for Freedom 250 celebrating America?s birthday
    Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:07:01 GMT
    The race weekend is free and open to the public August 22-23, 2026.

    Indy 500 parking and camping sold out: Here are some travel options
    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:57:58 GMT
    Race Day for the 110th Indy 500 is set to impress, with parking and camping sold out nearly a month earlier than last year. Here are some travel options!

    Josef Newgarden wins at Phoenix and moves atop the IndyCar standings
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:32:14 GMT
    Newgarden's victory continued what could be a Team Penske sweep at Phoenix after Joey Logano won the pole for the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday.

    David Malukas scores maiden IndyCar pole in Phoenix qualifying; Schumacher qualifies 4th for first oval start
    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:19:00 GMT
    Team Penske locked out the front row for Saturday's race while Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing drivers occupy the second row.

    The Palou Show | Defending IndyCar champ wins season-opener in St. Petersburg
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:27:15 GMT
    The victory was Palou's 20th of his career and also marked his 45th podium finish in 99 starts.

    Mick Schumacher's IndyCar debut ends in crash at Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:51:53 GMT
    Schumacher didn't even get to complete a full lap in Sunday's season-opening IndyCar race on the streets of St. Petersburg.

    McLaughlin earns pole for IndyCar opener in St. Petersburg as Grosjean, rookie teammate Hauger make 'Fast Six'
    Sun, 01 Mar 2026 02:16:59 GMT
    McLaughlin, coming off a winless season in 2025, won his second straight pole on the streets of St. Pete after narrowly beating out Marcus Ericsson for the top spot.

    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.


    ESPN Sports Headlines

    From Peter Suder to Cameron Boozer: Ranking the top 50 players in men's March Madness
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:40:23 EST
    From mid-major leaders to national superstars, here's who could impact their teams' NCAA tournament runs.

    2026 men's NCAA tournament guide: How far will every team go?
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:40:23 EST
    ESPN's bracketologist shares what he really thinks about every team's chances in the NCAA tournament.

    Louisville to be without star Brown against USF
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:58:29 EST
    Louisville star freshman Mikel Brown Jr. is out for the Cardinals' first-round game against South Florida, the school announced Wednesday.

    Sources: New WNBA CBA includes $7M salary cap
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:58:28 EST
    After a prolonged labor battle, the WNBA and players' union have reached a verbal agreement on the terms for a new CBA. Sources told ESPN that the salary cap will start at $7 million and raise the average salary to around $600,000.

    Duke likely without Ngongba for tourney opener
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:58:29 EST
    Duke will open the NCAA tournament Thursday without big man Patrick Ngongba, who continues to recover from a foot injury, putting some added pressure on star freshman Cameron Boozer.

    HOF won't give puck to Hughes: Not his to own
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:58:29 EST
    The Hockey Hall of Fame said it will not give Jack Hughes the puck from his gold-medal-winning goal at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

    UConn's Strong, Fudd headline AP All-Americans
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:58:29 EST
    UConn's Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd headline the AP All-America team, joined by Vanderbilt's Mikayla Blakes, Texas' Madison Booker and UCLA's Lauren Betts.

    Sources: Dolphins star Achane off-limits in trade
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:58:29 EST
    The Dolphins have informed inquiring teams that De'Von Achane is not available in a trade, sources told ESPN.

    Trucks driver parked for mocking IndyCar racer
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:58:29 EST
    NASCAR driver Daniel Dye has been suspended -- the second known major penalty of his racing career -- for mocking IndyCar driver David Malukas during a recent livestream.

    Other shoe drops: Caruso T'd up for desperate D
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:58:29 EST
    Thunder guard Alex Caruso was called for goaltending and a technical foul for an illegal defensive move after he swatted away a layup attempt with his shoe.

    ? Predictions: Men's tourney Cinderellas, more
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:58:29 EST
    There was one clear favorite among the 25 coaches polled. Here are their takes on seven contenders and more.

    Takeaways from opening week of NFL free agency: Biggest signings, losses for all 32 teams
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:22:29 EST
    Let's break down the main free agency signings, latest buzz on moves and biggest remaining questions for every team.

    Live tracking NFL free agency: Updates on signings, trades, cuts
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:22:29 EST
    We're following NFL free agency signings, trades, cuts, contract restructures and other moves as they happen.

    Follow live: Goals galore as Barcelona, Newcastle battle in Champions League knockouts
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:42:14 EST
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    Biggest questions, projections and more: Storylines to watch ahead of NBA playoffs
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:36:22 EST
    Our NBA insiders answer the biggest questions facing contenders in the East and West as the regular season winds to a close.

    Power Rankings: Sixth men, rookies and unsung heroes for all 30 teams
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:36:22 EST
    From rookies, veterans and Sixth Man of the Year candidates, Insiders break down the unsung heroes.

    'I'm a sucker for a challenge': Why Moneyball pioneer chose to take on Coors Field
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:05:14 EST
    Paul DePodesta is back in baseball -- and he plans to fix the Colorado Rockies.

    Jay Bilas predicts every game of the 2026 men's NCAA tournament
    Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:42:59 EST
    Looking for the perfect bracket? Look no further.