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Business Standard
2 hours ago
- Business Standard
Microsoft Copilot Vision now reads entire screen, offer real-time guidance
Microsoft is rolling out a major update to its Copilot Vision feature on Windows, expanding its real-time screening capabilities beyond just two apps at a time. With the new update, Copilot Vision can now scan your entire desktop or any specific browser or application window, offering real-time assistance, insights, and task guidance based on what's visible on your screen. Copilot Vision: Desktop Share According to Microsoft's official Windows blog, the feature now functions much like a live screen-sharing session in a video call. By clicking the glasses icon in the Copilot app, users can choose which part of their screen — be it the full desktop or an individual app window — to share with Copilot. Once enabled, the AI can see what's happening on-screen and offer relevant responses. Unlike Microsoft's Recall feature, which passively records screen activity in the background, Copilot Vision only activates when users explicitly choose to share their screen. This makes the feature more privacy-conscious and user-controlled. The update aims to make Copilot more helpful across a range of activities — whether you're editing a creative project, updating a resume, or trying to master a new game. With the shared screen view, Copilot can analyse the visible content and provide personalised suggestions, spoken tips, or step-by-step guidance. Microsoft explains: 'Get tips on making improvements to your creative project, help with improving your resume, or guidance while navigating a new game.' Copilot Vision: Voice integration Copilot Vision also integrates with voice input. If you're speaking with Copilot and want to add visual context, simply click the glasses icon to initiate screen sharing. This adds another layer of interactivity, building on earlier features where Copilot could analyse browser activity or input from a phone camera. Availability The new capabilities are available with Copilot app version 1.25071.125 and higher, being rolled out via the Microsoft Store. However, availability is currently limited to Windows Insiders who already have Windows Vision enabled. Microsoft notes that the rollout will be gradual and not all Insiders will receive the update right away, as the company continues to test and refine the experience.
News18
6 days ago
- News18
This Call Of Duty Game Was Removed For PC Users: Here's The Reason
Call of Duty PC version had to be taken down over a week back by Activision and we are still waiting to hear more details about the reason Popular gaming franchise Call of Duty was taken down from the Microsoft Store for PC users and the Game Pass version as well. The company Activision did not give the exact reason for this big call but reports suggest the version of COD available to PC users was vulnerable and exploited by hackers to take control of other devices and systems. Activision confirmed its decision to take the Call of Duty: WWII offline late last week, and till date it is yet to have been published on the app store and Game pass for players once again. Activision has obviously tried to keep a lid on the actual issue with the game but many users have shared their views on social media. Some of them have commented about having their systems freeze and the desktop wallpaper changed without their consent, which clearly points to an external intrusion taking charge of their system. If the Call of Duty game was indeed becoming a hacking threat, it was the right call to remove the game from the app store. Having said that, we're not sure how it helps people who already had the game installed, which, hopefully should be covered as the developer took the game offline for everyone. This is probably the first time we're hearing a major game facing these security issues, especially where the hacker is able to infect them with malicious code to remotely take over devices. It has been almost one week since the game was taken offline and even now you cannot find the COD version on the Microsoft Store but you can see the other Call of Duty titles on the list. We are hoping that once Activision finds the fix for the issue it will give more details about the game's security risk and how it was tackled. view comments First Published: July 10, 2025, 10:40 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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Business Standard
6 days ago
- Business Standard
Activision takes down Call of Duty: WWII amid PC remote hacking reports
American video game publisher Activision has temporarily taken down Call of Duty: WWII from the Microsoft Store and the PC version of Game Pass following reports from players regarding their computers getting hacked after playing the game. The issue does not affect players on Steam or console platforms like Xbox, as the game remains available there. In a statement on Friday, Activision confirmed that the PC version of the game had been 'brought offline while we investigate reports of an issue.' The publisher did not specify the exact nature of the issue, but The Verge reported that multiple players on social media have said that their systems were compromised through an RCE (Remote Code Execution) attack. This is a serious security flaw where a hacker can remotely run malicious code on someone's device — effectively taking control of the system. How did it happen? Reports suggest the problem may be tied to an outdated version of the game that was recently added to the Microsoft Store and Game Pass in June. According to TechCrunch, the version uploaded to Microsoft's platforms may have included a known vulnerability that had already been patched in other versions, such as the one available on Steam. According to a report by The Verge, a streamer shared a video in which the game froze mid-session, followed by windows opening on the desktop and a message warning they had been 'RCE'd.' Remote Code Execution is one of the more dangerous types of software vulnerability, often used to deploy malware, spyware, or other harmful programs on a target device. In this case, simply playing the game could put a user's system at risk. What should players do? If you have recently played Call of Duty: WWII on PC via Game Pass or the Microsoft Store, it's best to run a security scan on your system and avoid launching the game until further notice. Activision has not confirmed when the game will return, but as per their statement, they are currently investigating the issue. Meanwhile, players who own the game on Steam or play it on Xbox are not affected and can continue to play as usual.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Call of Duty: WWII pulled from PC Game Pass after hackers hijack players' PCs
Activision pulls Call of Duty: WWII from the Microsoft Store and PC Game Pass after players got hacked while playing the title. A critical vulnerability in the game allowed hackers to take control of the users' computers. After a wave of such reports, Activision made the game offline on Friday. Call of Duty: WWII removed from PC Game Pass amid hacking concerns.(Activision) The issue surfaced a few days after the Call of Duty: WWII game was added to Microsoft's Game Pass subscription service in late June 2025. Within a week, players began reporting issues such as computers freezing mid-game, command prompts and Notepad opening, forced shutdowns and even desktop wallpapers being changed. Some users have received a direct message from the hackers that their systems have been compromised through a remote code execution (RCE) exploit. Remote Code Execution (RCE) is an exploit that allows a hacker to run malicious code on a victim's PC and take full control. This vulnerability was patched in the Steam version of the game. But the version Microsoft uploaded to the Store was older and still had this bug in it, which led to players getting hacked. The game uses P2P networking, which means one player's computer acts as the server for the match. This setup made it even easier for hackers to attack players during online games. A lot of gamers posted snaps and even videos showing their PC getting hacked during a match. After these posts went viral, popular streamers advised their followers to stay away from Call of Duty: WWII till this issue is fixed. Activision has taken the Microsoft Store version of the game offline to investigate, but there is no confirmation about why they pulled the game or when the game will be back on the store. The game is still available on Steam, and the reviews section is full of users discouraging others from downloading the game. Players want Activision to fix these security issues before bringing the older games to new platforms. Until then, it is suggested to avoid downloading Call of Duty: WWII on PC from the Microsoft Store or even from Steam for the time being.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Oblivion remastered update 1.2 with performance fixes released, Bethesda confirms update 1.3 in development
Bethesda has released Update 1.2 for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, rolling out first to Steam 's beta branch. The patch includes critical performance improvements, bug fixes, and expanded gameplay options, as the developer continues to respond to widespread user feedback following the game's March launch. Available now for PC players through Steam Beta, the update addresses several technical issues that have affected game stability across all platforms. Bethesda confirmed the update will be released on consoles and the Microsoft Store in the coming days. 'In Update 1.2, we focused on fixes related to quests, gameplay, and performance,' the studio said in its official patch notes. 'We've also added several damage scaling adjustments to let you better tailor your game experience.' The update introduces a new "Journeyman" difficulty setting, bridging the gap between the existing "Adept" and "Expert" levels. Players can now customize both Player Combat Damage and Enemy Combat Damage, allowing for more control over the game's challenge level. Patch 1.2 also delivers significant performance upgrades, fixing frame rate drops in areas such as Deepscorn Hollow, Skingrad, and Bravil Castle. Open-world stuttering has been reduced, and several GPU-related crashes have been addressed. The patch also improves water rendering, weather effects, and character animations. Live Events On the user interface, the update fixes disappearing map markers, corrects issues with UI scaling at lower resolutions, and resolves keybinding problems on non-QWERTY keyboards. Controller users will also see improvements in spell creation and enchanting menus. Several quest-related bugs have been resolved, including missing NPC animations, crashes during certain missions, and visual glitches tied to specific locations and cutscenes. Oblivion Remastered, which uses Unreal Engine 5, has been one of the year's top-selling games but received criticism for performance instability, especially on PlayStation and Xbox consoles. Tech analysts like Digital Foundry described the console experience as 'dire,' citing frame rate drops and memory leaks. Bethesda has confirmed that a future Update 1.3 is in development, with continued emphasis on platform stability and performance. In the meantime, players can access the 1.2 patch by opting into the Steam beta version via the game's properties menu. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
