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Copilot, Microsoft’s AI-powered assistant, has been a controversial feature for some, but it looks like it won’t be introduced to Xbox consoles anymore. Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma confirmed this pivot on X today, citing a need to “move faster, deepen our connection with the community, and address friction for both players and developers.”In her post, Sharma states Copilot is also being dropped from mobile while announcing a leadership shake-up. “We promoted leaders who helped build Xbox, while also bringing in new voices to help push us forward. This balance is important as we get the business back on track,”…
Microsoft’s AI push just hit a surprising pause. Surprisingly, though, this time, it’s inside Xbox. The company is officially stepping back from one of its most talked-about gaming features, and the timing says a lot about where things are headed. Why did Xbox cancel Copilot AI for gaming? Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has confirmed that Microsoft is ending development of Xbox Copilot AI across both consoles and mobile. The feature was positioned as an AI assistant to help players with tips, guidance, and in-game support, but it will no longer be moving forward. Xbox needs to move faster, deepen our…
Google is finally giving Chrome users something that’s been oddly missing for years: a middle ground between “share everything” and “share nothing.” And honestly, it’s about time. What is approximate location sharing in Chrome? Google has introduced approximate location sharing in Chrome on Android, letting users choose between sharing their exact location or just a broader, less precise area like a neighborhood. Until now, most websites either got full access to the precise location or nothing at all. With this update, Chrome adds a new layer of control directly in the permission prompt, where users can pick between Precise and…
Samsung’s Galaxy phones rarely stay hidden until launch. Leaks often reveal renders, specs, and software clues months before Unpacked. The same now appears to be happening with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Samsung’s rumored Z Fold 8 Wide, which have reportedly appeared inside a One UI 9 build. According to Android Authority, images of two unreleased Samsung foldables were found inside a One UI 9 build. One is reportedly the Galaxy Z Fold 8, listed under the codename Q8, while the other is the Z Fold 8 Wide, listed as H8. Samsung has not announced either device, so these…
There was a time when buying a PC felt… rational. 8GB of RAM got the job done, 16GB felt like a power move, and anything beyond that was reserved for people doing genuinely heavy work. That balance existed because software respected hardware. Today, that balance has quietly collapsed, and Microsoft seems perfectly okay with it. The company’s since-pulled guidance, casually positioning 16GB as the baseline and 32GB as the “no worries” zone, wasn’t just a recommendation. It’s a shift in responsibility. Because nothing about modern hardware suggests we suddenly need double the memory for the same everyday tasks. DDR5 memory…
Some game shows, like Jeopardy or Wheel of Fortune, feel like they were born to be played at home, with consistent structures and easy-to-grasp rules; Game Changer, a show where not even the contestants know the rules before the game starts, is not one of them. Still, host Sam Reich wanted to transform his hit Dropout show into a board game for some time now, and with the launch of the Game Changer: Home Edition Kickstarter, it seems he and his team think they have finally cracked the case.”We thought there might be an opportunity here,” Reich tells me over a Zoom interview. “For…
Meta has a new way of catching kids who lie about their age online, and it goes well beyond checking what they type. The company announced it is now using AI visual analysis to scan photos and videos on Instagram and Facebook for physical indicators of age, including height and bone structure. Meta’s goal is to find and remove accounts belonging to users under 13 who may have signed up with a false birthday. How does the visual analysis actually work? Meta has been careful to clarify that this is not facial recognition. The AI doesn’t identify who someone is.…
Amazon has officially expanded its AI assistant, Alexa+, beyond the company’s own hardware. Along with the announcement of its Lifestyle Ultra speakers, Bost has also announced that Alexa+ is coming to its lineup of speakers and soundbars across the United States. This is a first for any non-Amazon audio brand. What’s even more interesting for me is that the rollout covers both new and existing Bose devices. What can Alexa+ actually do on a Bose speaker? Quite a lot, actually. It can do everything it has been doing on Amazon’s first-party lineup of smart speakers. That includes understanding natural language…
EA Sports has fully lifted the curtain on its sixth entry in its long-running UFC franchise, UFC 6. Arriving on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S this June, UFC 6 advertises an increased emphasis on fighters’ movement and striking authenticity. In addition we also learned that the standard edition will feature former middleweight and light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira on the cover, while the Ultimate Edition features former featherweight and BMF champion Max Holloway.Holloway, who is a huge gamer himself, views appearing on the cover as a huge honor. “It’s huge, man, it’s huge,” Holloway tells Game Informer. “I’ve been played…
Google’s next flagship lineup is still months away, but leaks are already flowing. Between credible tips, CAD renders, and info unearthed while digging through Android 17 beta code, we now have a surprisingly detailed picture of what the Pixel 11 series could look like. That includes details about the upgraded Tensor G6 chip and its new MediaTek modem, the “Pixel Glow” RGB LED replacing the thermometer, and new camera sensors across the lineup. This is your one-stop hub for everything leaked, rumored, and reported about the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold.…