A first look at Microsoft’s new Xbox Copilot
Microsoft has started testing an early version of Copilot to experience games. Sources familiar with Xbox plans from Microsoft tell me that employees can now access Copilot inside the Xbox Mobile app, and that although it is similar to the current Chatbot Copilot, it is designed to take advantage of your Xbox account.
It was announced last month, Copilot for Gaming will eventually be available on multiple devices – including Xbox keyboards – to work as a companion or assistant who can guide you through games, download and release addresses and more.
To what I understand, the early version available for Microsoft employees – which may change before the version – includes the ability to withdraw your latest achievements from Xbox, get the game recommendations based on your gameplay, and ask for tips on completing games. You will also be able to use this assistant to download and install games on your Xbox control unit.
It is very similar to the current Copilot, you can write on Chatbot Xbox or use the sound to ask questions. You can also choose between a variety of sounds: vitality, wise, cold or heroic. Microsoft also works on Copilot letters that will be animated copies of AI’s assistant, but this is not present in the Xbox version yet.
Microsoft is also more features for COPILOT experience to experience games in general, with ambitions to use the Copilot Vision feature to allow an artificial intelligence assistant to know what you see during games on the computer. This will lead, if Microsoft can withdraw it, in the end, Copilot allows you to fully guide you through games and provide tips on how to play addresses such as Overwatch 2 or Minecraft.
This initial Copilot will be for the games available for Xbox Insiders soon, and Microsoft plans to constantly modify it based on comments from Xbox operators. It is not clear when these Copilot games will appear on Xbox keyboards, but I imagine that it is far away since Microsoft has just started to test Copilot inside the Xbox Mobile app.
I am interested in hearing what Microsoft’s reactions about Copilot for games, especially because it will appear for the first time as a feature within the Xbox Mobile app. I am not sure why Chatbot is used to download and install Xbox games or check my accomplishments, but if Microsoft is able to convert this to AI’s game coach, this will definitely provoke my interest.
Xbox games continue to appear on Battle.net
Battle.net, Battle.net, on Blazard, is used to only a handful of games for download and installation, but soon became the favorite and current Microsoft Microsoft launcher. advertiser It was launched on Battle.net recently, and now Sea thieves He is heading to the launcher next month.
The interesting thing in these two additions is that they are not Activision or Blizzard games, both of which are available to Game Pass subscribers. I had to use the Xbox or Microsoft store to access the gaming titles on the previous computer, but by opening it to Battle.net, Microsoft indicates that it may be open to enable access to more passes game than computers.
These are not just two games, too. Torment and External worlds 2 They are also coming to Battle.net at launch, and Game Pass subscribers will be able to obtain it through this operator as well. The downloads are completely managed by the Battle.net customer instead of delivering them to the Microsoft store, and all you have to do is link your accounts to reach the game passes.
I doubt that this means that Microsoft will completely move away from Microsoft Store and Xbox to install Game Pass. But with millions of Battle.net users, this means that the company can provide more options for how to get and play Xbox games. Battle.net Launcher is another opportunity to sell computer operators on PC Game Pass or Xbox Play anywhere.
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- Microsoft slows down some of its data center. After weeks of reports on the Microsoft modification of its data center projects, the company recently admitted that things are slowing down. “We are slowing or temporarily stopping from some projects in the early stage,” said Noel Walsh, head of cloud operations and innovation at Microsoft, in a post on LinkedIn last week. Microsoft says it will continue to invest in areas with existing data centers and projects, but it is clear that it is more cautious about the early stage investments.
- Microsoft is about to launch a real summons this time. The feature that captures screenshots for most of what you do on the Copilot Plus computer is about to launch. They were supposed to mention for the first time alongside Copilot Plus PCS last June, but after security researchers raised concerns, it was delayed several times so that the company could secure it properly. It is now in the inspection of the version, which means it is just weeks away from the version to all owners of Copilot Plus.
- ActiveX is now disabled by default in Microsoft 365 applications. All versions of Windows from Words, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio will get a fully disable ActiveX this month without any notifications. Microsoft has already replaced the default “ME’s claim before enabling all controls with minimal restrictions”, allowing Office users to operate ACTIVEX controls. “The new virtual preparation is safer because it prohibits these controls completely, which reduces the risk of implementing malware or implementing unauthorized software.”
- GPT-4.1 heads to Microsoft. On the same day that Openai announced the GPT-4.1 models, Microsoft was ready to host it at Azure Openai. They are all available GPT-4.1, 4.1-MINI, 4.1-nano in Azure Openai and GitHub Copilot, which provide improvements in coding, instruction, and long-context processing.
- More personal computers can upgrade to the Windows 11 2024 update. Microsoft has started removing a block on some computers that could not upgrade to Windows 11, version 24H2. If you have wallpaper apps like a fixed background engine, check the latest version of this app and you should be able to install 24h2 now.
- The strange case of the InETPUB folder in Windows 11. Microsoft corrected the security vulnerability in Windows earlier this month, which randomly added the Intepub folder to the C: \ Drive. This folder is usually associated with Microsoft’s web services (IIS) from Microsoft, but Microsoft warns that Windows users should not delete it after the update because it is “part of the changes that increase protection and do not require any procedure from its coaches and final users.”
- Scrolls Elder IV: Oblivion Remasted imminent. The pictures that were leaked from the honorable developer site confirmed Forgetfulness remake. Rumors indicate this Scrolls Elder IV: Oblivion Remasted The shadow drop will be announced next week, and previously stated that Microsoft was aimed at release this version, which was re -formulated in late spring or early summer.
- The cutting tool now contains a text extract. If you are from the interior of Windows, you can now test the new Extractor feature within the Snipping tool app on Windows 11. This feature allows you to copy the text from an image, as you will do it on iOS or Android. The Canary and Dev Windows traineer can test it today, and it must be presented to all Windows 11 users in the coming months.
- This mirror is $ 395, your reflection turns into Microsoft’s masterpiece. If you have $ 395 to spend on the MS Paint mirror, the dehydration has got your back. The mirror is 47 inches long and surrounded by the old school version of MS Paint.
- Xbox will support 2. It is clear that Microsoft will support Switch 2 coming from Nintendo, but Phil Spencer, president of Xbox, confirmed that Switch 2 is important strategic for Xbox. “We think it is a unique way to reach players who are not players in personal computers,” said Spencer in an interview with players who are not players on personal computers. diverse. “I am really a great believer in what Nintendo means to this industry and continues to support them.”
- Microsoft allows Copilot Studio to use a computer on its own. Microsoft enabled the new “Copilot Studio” computer feature this week, which allows companies to use artificial intelligence agents to interact with websites and desktop applications. It is very similar to the Openai operator or the “computer use” feature called Claude, companies will be able to use Copilot Studio to create artificial intelligence agents who treat websites and desktop applications as if they were tools.
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2025-04-16 14:30:00
