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TechCrunch
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- TechCrunch
Microsoft starts testing Copilot for Gaming in Xbox app for iOS and Android
Microsoft announced on Wednesday that it has started rolling out the beta version of its Copilot for Gaming experience. Beta testers can access the experience in the Xbox app on iOS and Android. The early version of the experience allows the assistant to answer questions about the games you're interested in, give you links to more information, and answer questions based on your account, play history, achievements, and more. For example, you could ask something like: 'What's my gamerscore and can you give me some tips to raise it?' or 'I love horror movies. Any suggestions for what game I should play?' As for questions about your play history or account, you could ask something like: 'What was the last achievement I got in Starfield?' or 'When does my Game Pass subscription renew?' 'In this early version of the feature for mobile, you'll be able to access Copilot for Gaming on a second screen, without distracting you from your core gameplay experience,' Taylor O'Malley, principal program manager at Xbox, explained in a blog post. Image Credits:Microsoft Once you ask Copilot a question, it looks at your player activity on Xbox, alongside public information from Bing, to formulate a response. Microsoft says it's working to add more personalization and richer game assistance, such as proactive coaching, to Copilot for Gaming in the future. The beta version of Copilot for Gaming is available in English for players aged 18 and older in the following countries: Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Georgia, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, Libya, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkiye, UAE, Ukraine, Uruguay, USA and Vietnam. Microsoft plans to release the experience in additional regions at a later date.
The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Watch James Argent shamelessly dance on stage before holding fan ‘meet & greets' on return to Spain after attack on ex
JAMES Argent shamelessly danced on stage on his return to Spain after his horrific attack on his ex-girlfriend. The disgraced 37-year-old star had previously Advertisement 6 James Argent was spotted partying at his friend's restaurant after returning to Spain to attend a domestic violence course 6 The disgraced TOWIE star was seen singing on stage and reportedly met fans before the show for a 'meet and greet' 6 Arg was surrounded by fans in the clip Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk 6 Argent had turned violent against his ex-girlfriend and Miss Sweden Nicoline Artursson while visiting Spain earlier this month Credit: Instagram @real_arg The 37-year-old threw the former Miss Sweden's clothes off a balcony at a beachfront apartment and pushed her when she fell down steps outside. He was arrested and spent several hours in police cells before admitting a charge of domestic violence in court that same day on May 5. He had But last night, he was spotted partying on stage and "meeting" fans at a restaurant - a five-minute drive away from the terraced home where the attack took place. Advertisement Read More on James Argent Footage shows the disgraced ex-TOWIE star singing and dancing at a glitzy restaurant - owned by his pal and former co-star Arg cut a forlorn figure between meet-and-greets and selfies with female fans ahead of his 40-minute show. Domestic abuse - how to get help DOMESTIC abuse can affect anyone - including men - and does not always involve physical violence. Here are some signs that you could be in an abusive relationship: Emotional abuse - Including being belittled, blamed for the abuse - gaslighting - being isolated from family and friends, having no control over your finances, what you where and who you speak to Threats and intimidation - Some partners might threaten to kill or hurt you, destroy your belongings, stalk or harass you Physical abuse - This can range from slapping or hitting to being shoved over, choked or bitten. Sexual abuse - Being touched in a way you do not want to be touched, hurt during sex, pressured into sex or forced to have sex when you do not consent. If any of the above apply to you or a friend, you can call these numbers: on 0808 2000 247 for free at any time, day or night Men who are being abused can call Respect Men's Advice Line on 0808 8010 327 or on 0182 3334 244 Those who identify as LGBT+ can ring on 0800 999 5428 If you are in immediate danger or fear for your life, always ring 999 Remember, you are not alone. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience domestic abuse over the course of their lifetime. Every 30 seconds the police receive a call for help relating to domestic abuse. He later slinked off alone and found solace in his mobile phone on an outside terrace - after entertaining the crowd with covers of hits by Rick Astley, Madness and The Temptations. After being introduced, Argent, wearing black trousers and a black shirt, was all smiles during his set and at one point invited a bride-to-be out for a dance after spotting a hen party sitting on one of the tables in front of him. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Exclusive But he steered clear of any interaction with revellers after finishing his show. An onlooker said: 'Elliott sat James down on a top table right by the stage alongside his wife and close friends and family before he performed. Horrific injuries James Argent inflicted on his beauty queen girlfriend revealed as star avoids jail for horror attack 'They soon started tucking into plates of food waiters brought out for them which they washed down with champagne and wine. 'But Argent looked as if he was in his own world. All he ate before he went on stage was a meatball and he stuck to Coca-Cola and water and didn't touch a drop of alcohol. Advertisement 'After he finished he headed to an outside terrace and kept his head down glued to his phone next to another singer who was also flicking through his mobile.' Another said: 'The only time I saw James smile all night was when he was performing and doing the obligatory meet and greets with fans before his show started. 'He looked like he was worried someone might have a go at him for his assault on his girlfriend. 'But the women there seemed more worried about having their photos taken with him. Advertisement 'One looked really upset when she got back from a quick trip to the bathroom and found out her two girlfriends had already posed for a selfie with them. 'She tracked him down and got him to come back to their table so he could take another with all three of them.' Step in to prevent it By Emma Armstrong, CEO of charity I Choose Freedom MOST abuse incidents happen behind closed doors and, because of low conviction rates, no one knows the full scale. In this case, the restraining order is important as domestic abuse is rarely a one-off. Including a gender violence course also shows the Spanish court knows prevention is critical. We will see a meaningful reduction in cases only when we combine a response that deals with the immediate issue, and prevents abuse in future. As part of Argent's sentence, Gregorio Gomez Mata, who runs similar workshops for Spain's Prison Service, told The Sun previously: 'My message to Mr Argent would be to take advantage of this course. Advertisement 'His life will be better if he understands he has to change and so will the lives of any women he has relationships with in the future. "We don't arrange meetings between offenders and domestic violence victims, but the men who take part in our workshops do listen to the testimonies of women who have been assaulted by their partners.' Meanwhile, Argent is set to lose out on a bumper payday. He had Advertisement Argent's row with She wrote: 'Is it OK if your boyfriend or girlfriend is talking and hanging out with their ex and liking their Instagram posts etc? If you're in a serious relationship you've got to respect your partner and leave the past in the past.' Argent previously said he was 'devastated by what's happened'. Advertisement 6 Argent spotted on his return to the region earlier this week Credit: BackGrid 6 The disgraced star even paused for selfies after arriving for his domestic violence course Credit: BackGrid Shamed Towie star James Argent pictured back in UK after dodging jail for attacking his ex in Spain SHAMED former Towie star James Argent was spotted back in the UK earlier this month after dodging jail for attacking his ex-girlfriend in Spain. , 37, turned violent during a row with his model partner 32, on holiday in La Cala de Mijas on the Costa del Sol. Argent threw the former Miss Sweden's clothes off a balcony at a beachfront apartment and pushed her when she fell down steps outside. He was arrested and spent several hours in police cells before admitting a charge of domestic violence in court that same day on May 5. The TV personality was given a As part of his sentence, he must He was
Daily Mirror
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
James Argent returns to Spain after admitting domestic violence charge
Former The Only Way Is Essex star James 'Arg' Argent is back in Spain and advertising a gig after he was charged with domestic violence following an incident with his ex girlfriend Reality TV personality James Argent has headed back to Spain to attend a domestic violence course after admitting he attacked his ex-girlfriend. The former TOWIE star, 37, was seen arriving at Olivia's La Cala restaurant in Costa Del Sol. He also posed for selfies as he even tried to advertise a music gig while back in the country. He was seen trying to flog tickets for the event amid his fall from grace on the charges. He posted to social media with singer Albie Davies on the restaurant terrace, before reportedly leaving again after spending an hour inside. The reality TV star known as Arg was charged after reportedly throwing Nicoline Artursson's clothes of f a balcony at a beachfront apartment before pushing her when she fell down steps outside. He had been dating the former Miss Sweden for almost a year, but now has to stay clear of his ex. Arg received a six-month suspended prison sentence and a two-year restraining order following the incident after pleading guilty to shoving Nicoline. According to eyewitness accounts, a bystander told the Mirror that they had comforted Artursson, who was visibly shaken following the ordeal. They said: "She was crying a lot. She looked extremely distressed and nervous. She told me, 'I'm in total shock…my life with Arg was so happy before this. I can't believe what's planned to have a family.'' Following reports of this incident, it's now been claimed Nicoline suffered cuts and bruises to her neck, arm, hand and leg in the ordeal. A report showed she was bloodied with bruises to her neck, right forearm and cuts to her right forearm, hand and leg. Offering a detailed description of the injuries Nicoline suffered, a prosecutor said in the written document: 'The injured woman suffered several bruises to her neck, a bruise to her right forearm, several abrasions to her right arm, and abrasions to her right hand and on her right leg.' Confirming she received medical assistance, the prosecutor said: 'The injuries she suffered healed in seven days on skin and soft tissue.' As part of the court's ruling, Arg is expected to complete a ten-week domestic violence rehabilitation course in the country. This will include listening to the stories of abuse survivors. Gregorio Gomez Mata, who runs similar workshops for Spain's Prison Service, previously offered advice to the star. He told The Sun: 'My message to Mr Argent would be to take advantage of this course. 'His life will be better if he understands he has to change and so will the lives of any women he has relationships with in the future. "We don't arrange meetings between offenders and domestic violence victims, but the men who take part in our workshops do listen to the testimonies of women who have been assaulted by their partners." Following the details of the incident emerging, Arg released a statement. It read: "I haven't relapsed. I am still three years and four months clean and sober. I am devastated by what's happened."
Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
James Argent flogs tickets to next gig on social media after being branded ‘shameless' following attack on ex-girlfriend
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) JAMES Argent is flogging tickets to his next gig on social media, after being branded 'shameless' following the attack on his ex-girlfriend. It comes just days after The Sun revealed how the Towie star, 37, was convicted of pushing Nicoline Artursson down some stairs. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 James Argent has been spotted flogging tickets to his next gig - despite his recent conviction Credit: Instagram 3 Arg was branded 'shameless' for returning to the stage Credit: Click News and Media 3 The Towie star was convicted of pushing Nicoline Artursson down some stairs Credit: Instagram @real_arg James was given a suspended sentence in Spain, for the attack that happened on Bank Holiday Monday in her La Cala de Mijas flat. But not seeming to let the incident affect him, the singer is back to work and pushing tickets for his next gig. Taking to his Instagram Stories, and looking like he didn't have care in the world, James encouraged fans to come along to his next gig in Spain - the country where he was he was convicted. He revealed he would be performing on May 23 at the Stadium in Palma Nova, Mallorca. read more on james argent back at work Disgraced Arg looks carefree as he performs days after domestic violence term BRANDED 'SHAMELESS' At the weekend, James was branded "shameless" for returning to the stage, following news of his conviction. The reality star was back singing at London's Connaught Rooms on Friday night for a knife crime charity's boxing event. James was seen smiling and posing with guests at the bash — despite his domestic violence conviction. Friends who knew him and Nicoline from when they were dating told The Sun: 'James should be ashamed of himself. 'He is acting like nothing happened and seems to be trying to brush over this. What he did was serious. 'People who knew them as a couple were so shocked by what had happened but now to see James smiling and playing up to the cameras. James Argent breaks silence after he was arrested for pushing beauty queen girlfriend down steps in Spain "It feels shameless.' ARG ARRESTED James was arrested over the incident that happened at Nicoline's La Cala de Mijas flat on May 5. He admitted domestic violence and was given a six-month suspended sentence and a two-year restraining order. Arg was also told to attend a rehabilitation course on gender violence. Just days after the news was revealed last week, he released a statement via the MailOnline. James said: "I haven't relapsed. I am still three years and four months clean and sober. "I am devastated by what's happened."
Scottish Sun
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Disgraced James Argent looks carefree as he performs on stage just days after domestic violence sentence
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) JAMES Argent looked carefree as he performed on stage last night - days after being sentenced for domestic violence against his girlfriend. The reality star, 37, was back at work singing with The Arg Band at London's Connaught Rooms on Friday for a charity boxing event. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 7 James Argent performed in front of charity guests last night Credit: Click News and Media 7 The singer danced with an attendee at the London gig Credit: Click News and Media 7 He looked carefree after his domestic violence sentence Credit: Click News and Media 7 He pushed girlfriend Nicoline Arthursson down some steps on holiday Credit: Instagram @real_arg Arg was seen wearing a tuxedo as he entertained fans at the fight night to raise money for Wickers Charity. It comes after he told friends "he wanted to hide from everyone". Arg dodged jail this week and returned to the UK after admitting domestic violence against his girlfriend Nicoline Arthursson. The former Towie star turned violent and attacked the Swedish model just hours after she put a cryptic Instagram post online which alluded to his close friendship with his ex-partner Lydia Bright. He was handed a two-year-restraining order preventing him from seeing or contacting Nicoline. The 37-year-old must also complete a 'resocialisation course in the field of gender violence' as part of his sentence. Our insider told us: 'He is in bits, just wants to hide from everyone, but he also is desperate to talk to Nicoline." James and Nicoline went public with their relationship in September last year, with him later sharing plans to start a family with her. They were on holiday in Costa del Sol when he turned aggressive and tried to force her out of her front door. During the ensuing struggle, Argent pushed her and she fell down the steps. James Argent breaks silence after he was arrested for pushing beauty queen girlfriend down steps in Spain Worried neighbours called the police after hearing Nicoline's screams. It is understood she suffered injuries and required hospital treatment. Arg said earlier this week about the incident: "I haven't relapsed. I am still three years and four months clean and sober. "I am devastated by what's happened." 7 Arg was straight back to work as he sang on stage Credit: Click News and Media 7 He was pictured with fans at the event Credit: Click News and Media 7 He was pictured in a tuxedo after a miserable few days Credit: Click News and Media
