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Microsoft’s Gaming Copilot AI Sparks Privacy Concerns with Automatic Screenshot Capture

Microsoft’s Gaming Copilot AI assistant is reportedly capturing screenshots during gaming sessions without clear user disclosure. The feature, enabled by default, extracts text from gameplay and transmits data to Microsoft servers, potentially violating user privacy and NDAs.

Automatic Screenshot Capture Raises Privacy Questions

Microsoft’s Gaming Copilot AI feature is reportedly capturing screenshots during gaming sessions without explicit user consent, according to recent user discoveries. Sources indicate the tool, which automatically installs with Windows 11 updates, extracts text from these screenshots using optical character recognition (OCR) algorithms and transmits the data to Microsoft servers. The automatic screenshot functionality appears to be enabled by default, though users can disable it through the Gaming Copilot settings in the Xbox Game Bar.

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HyperX Pulsefire Haste Wireless Gaming Mouse Drops to Record Low Price

The HyperX Pulsefire Haste Wireless Gaming Mouse has received a significant price reduction, now available for just $49.99. This premium gaming peripheral combines lightweight design with competitive-grade performance features typically found in more expensive models.

Premium Gaming Mouse Hits Affordable Price Point

Gaming enthusiasts can now acquire a high-performance wireless mouse at a significantly reduced cost, according to recent market reports. The HyperX Pulsefire Haste Wireless Gaming Mouse, normally priced at $79.99, has dropped to $49.99 in a limited-time offer that represents a 38% discount.

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Microsoft Distances Itself from ROG Xbox Ally Pricing Strategy, Points to Asus

Microsoft is deflecting criticism over the ROG Xbox Ally’s premium pricing, with Xbox president Sarah Bond stating Asus sets the prices based on their market research. The handheld starts at $600, significantly more than Microsoft’s consoles and the popular $400 Steam Deck. Competing devices like Lenovo’s Legion Go face similar pricing challenges in the growing handheld PC market.

Microsoft Shifts Pricing Responsibility to Asus

Microsoft has distanced itself from criticism surrounding the ROG Xbox Ally’s premium pricing, with Xbox president Sarah Bond stating that Asus determines the cost structure for the newly announced handheld device. According to reports from Variety, Bond described the pricing as entirely Asus’s decision during a recent interview, emphasizing that “their hardware” reflects Asus’s own market research into consumer preferences.