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Adelaide Street Circuit added to iRacing
The Australian circuit joins the platform in the 2026 Season 1 update, following years of community requests.
🏁 iRacing — 2026-07-21
ddNews · sim racing news for Dirk — iRacing platform updates, new car
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Sim racing as a path to a motorsport career
The traditional route to racing is being challenged, with drivers proving success can start in a simulator.
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Wilson Wins Second iRacing Title
Steven Wilson secured his second eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series title with a dominant performance at Homestead-Miami.
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New Silverstone Track Announced
Silverstone is adding a brand new track, though it won't be ready for the upcoming British Grand Prix.
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iRacing gamer tests in a pro race car
A sim racer has successfully transitioned to a real-world test, highlighting the growing potential of virtual racing.
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AI Video Tool Rankings 2026
A ranking of the best AI tools for generating realistic videos has been published.
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ByteDance releases Doubao 2.0 AI model
China's ByteDance has upgraded its AI app, aiming for the "agent era".
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ByteDance Launches Seedance 2.0 AI Videos
TikTok parent ByteDance released a pre-release AI video model, sparking a rally in Chinese tech stocks.
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AMD Wins Major Azure AI Deal
Microsoft commits to AMD's Helios, MI455X GPUs, and EPYC CPUs for large-scale AI workloads.
EU AI Act Disclosure Rules Finalized
The EU AI Act's transparency obligations, including chatbot disclosures and deepfake labels, take effect August 2, 2026.
Microsoft’s AI Strategy Roadmap
A roadmap for organizations to move beyond AI pilots and build trusted, measurable AI solutions is available.
EU AI Act enforcement & Enterprise LLM trends
CIOs are preparing for the EU AI Act, and enterprises are shifting away from frontier AI models.
Thrustmaster T.Flight HOTAS 5 MSFS Review
An affordable flight stick and throttle combo for beginners is reviewed.
Wreckreation 2 explained and tested
The unexpected sequel to Wreckreation has been tested and reviewed.
Mazda's New Six-Cylinder Engine Design
After 20 years, Mazda has unveiled a brand-new engine.
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First Play of Wreckreation 2
A preview of the arcade-style sim racing game, focusing on its gleeful and accessible approach.
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AI Initiative Acceleration
ePlus selected to help accelerate planning and deployment of AI initiatives.
Powerful Audi Model Offers 60 MPH in 3.3 Seconds
A rapid Audi model, excluding the RS line, delivers impressive acceleration.
Pentagon using AI for cyberwarfare
The Department of War is employing a startup’s AI models from Anthropic and OpenAI to automate cyber campaigns.
Microsoft Rolls Out AMD Helios for AI
Microsoft plans to use Helios as the basis for AI workloads on Azure.
Ford Mustang GT4 driving guide
Rally sim driving techniques for the Ford Mustang GT4 in Dirt Rally 2.0.
Ford Mustang GT4 Rally Guide
A guide shares handling insights for the Ford Mustang GT4 in Dirt Rally 2.0.
Subaru Impreza G29 Setup Secrets
Techniques for better handling and control with the Subaru Impreza and Logitech G29 are explored.
Subaru Impreza G29 Setup Secrets
Techniques for better handling and control with the Subaru Impreza and Logitech G29 are explored.
G29 Setup Insights
Practical tips are available to maximize performance with the Logitech G29 steering wheel in sim racing.
G29 Setup Insights for Better Performance
Practical tips are available to maximize the performance of the Logitech G29 steering wheel in sim racing.
Teens and Generative AI Content Creation
Experts are urging parents to monitor teen usage of generative AI due to increasing explicit content creation.
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Verstappen Mentors McLaren Junior Driver
Max Verstappen is mentoring 15-year-old karting sensation Dries van Langendoc.
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Velo & McLaren Launch Global Competition
Motorsport fans have a chance to win ultimate F1 experiences through a new competition.
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Velo & McLaren Launch Fan Competition
Fans can win motorsport experiences in a global competition with Velo and McLaren F1.
Velo & McLaren F1 competition
A global competition is launched to offer fans the chance to experience motorsport dreams.
Celestica: AI Trends Investment
Deep Sail Capital highlights Celestica's role in the growing AI design market.
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Logitech Reports Strong B2B Demand
Logitech anticipates 1-4% sales growth in Q3, driven by strong business-to-business performance.
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Box unveils new AI agent security controls
Box is adding new security capabilities for AI agents operating within enterprise content.
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G-Rebels Available on Steam Early Access
This dystopian open-world flight sim is now available for early access on Steam.
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NASCAR Indianapolis Entry Lists released
Cup, Xfinity, and Truck Series entries are set for Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
LLMs for Vulnerability Remediation
Ivanti is using LLMs to automate vulnerability remediation, with promising early results.
Natural Raises $30M for AI Agent Payments
Startup Natural secured $30M to build a new payment infrastructure for autonomous AI agents.
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In-Season Challenge Update
Round 4 at North Wilkesboro is complete, with the Championship Round at Indianapolis next.
Velocity Sim Racing Lounge opens in Dallas
A new "eatertainment" venue dedicated to virtual racing is opening in North Dallas.
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'WabiSabi SushiDerby' Released
A casual pixel-art sushi racing sim is now available on PC and Nintendo Switch.
IndyCar Racing game due in early 2027
The official IndyCar game will release before the 2027 Indy 500.
UAE school launches Motorsport Academy
Students will receive weekly racing sessions at Dubai Autodrome.
Jimmie Johnson Returns to Racing in IROC 2026
The NASCAR legend will participate in the revived International Race of Champions series.
IndyCar Racing game coming in early 2027
'IndyCar Racing The Game' will launch before the 2027 Indy 500, allowing players to compete at the iconic track.
EU AI Act enforcement & Enterprise AI trends
CIOs respond to the looming EU AI Act and enterprises shift away from frontier models.
Pudu Robotics Wins Investor Award
Pudu Robotics showcased its robotics portfolio and won the "Most Investor-Attractive Enterprise" award.
AI's 'Transformative' impact on IP law
Ballard Spahr's new IP leader anticipates significant changes to the practice area due to AI.
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Edge AI Software Market Growth
The Edge AI software market is accelerating due to 5G, IoT, and industrial automation.
Can Private Cloud AI Sustain HPE's Growth?
Detailed price information for Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE-N) is available.
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GDC 2026 Report: Generative AI in Gaming
The gaming industry is undergoing a major shift with the rise of AI.
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Logano Wins at North Wilkesboro
Joey Logano secured his first win of the 2026 NASCAR season at North Wilkesboro Speedway.
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European Parliament Builds AI Tool
The European Parliament is developing an in-house AI platform for MEPs to safely use large language models.
Nadella on the Future of Enterprise AI
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella outlines the future of enterprise AI amid a $57 billion server backlog.
AI-Generated Images in Marketing
AI-generated images are revolutionizing marketing strategies.
Realistic Polo racing with Logitech G29
A wheel setup enhances the Polo racing experience with realistic steering control.
1.5TB Mac Studio for local AI
New models could enable small businesses to run advanced AI systems locally.
HP's $6.3 Billion AI Backlog
Hewlett Packard is becoming a leading AI infrastructure company with a significant backlog.
Oracle's Cloud Capacity Growth
Oracle is expanding its cloud capacity, including for artificial intelligence applications.
Hyundai strike over humanoid robots
35,000 workers are striking in the auto industry's first humanoid robot strike.
Zalando Invests in AI-Powered Warehouse Automation
Zalando is investing in Sereact to accelerate warehouse automation using physical AI.
All-Ford In-Season Challenge Championship Matchup Set
Ryan Blaney and Todd Gilliland will compete for $1 million at Indianapolis.
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Indonesia's AI Copyright Law
Indonesia may become the first Southeast Asian country to incorporate AI into its copyright law.
EU Parliament builds its own AI platform
The institution that created the AI law is now building a platform for lawmakers.