How people used Microsoft Copilot in 2025, from coding to philosophy

How people used Microsoft Copilot in 2025, from coding to philosophy

Microsoft has released a new report showing what people used its AI assistant Copilot for in 2025. The analysis is based on 37.5 million de-identified conversations and shows that in addition to productivity, Copilot is used for health, relationships and personalized guidance. Health was particularly prevalent on mobile, with users turning to Copilot around the clock for tips on exercise, routines, and wellness. August also saw a clear pattern of people using Copilot to code during the week and play at weekends. In February, in the run-up to Valentine’s Day, Microsoft saw a surge in conversations about relationships and personal development. The data also shows that at night, interest in religion and philosophy also grows, while travel planning mainly takes place during the day. Another clear trend is that more people are seeking advice rather than just facts. Copilot is increasingly used as a counsellor to discuss life decisions and emotions rather than an information tool. Microsoft says that the insights from the report will be used to improve Copilot.

Sam Altman's World updates its app to make it a "super app" with encrypted chat integration and a Venmo-like tool for sending and requesting crypto (Lucas Ropek/TechCrunch)

Sam Altman's World updates its app to make it a "super app" with encrypted chat integration and a Venmo-like tool for sending and requesting crypto (Lucas Ropek/TechCrunch)

Lucas Ropek / TechCrunch : Sam Altman's World updates its app to make it a “super app” with encrypted chat integration and a Venmo-like tool for sending and requesting crypto —  World, the biometric ID verification project co-founded by Sam Altman, released the newest version of its app today …

The Game Awards 2025 - Our Reactions To The Biggest Reveals | The Game Informer Show

The Game Awards 2025 - Our Reactions To The Biggest Reveals | The Game Informer Show

The curtain's closed on The Game Awards 2025, and what a night it was. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 swept the show, and some big games got dates and full reveals. Join Alex, Wesley, Charles, and Eric as they discuss their favorite moments and reveals of the night, from Star Wars and Divinity to Orbitals and Lego Batman. Also, we discuss skin care and the French, because we were all still a bit wiped from the awards. The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about your favorite titles – past and present – alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry. Watch the video version here: Listen to "The Game Awards 2025 - Our Reactions To The Biggest Reveals" on Spreaker. Follow our hosts on social media: Alex Van Aken ( @itsvanaken ) Wesley LeBlanc ( @wesleyleblanc ) Charles Harte ( @chuckduck365 ) Eric Van Allen ( @seamoosi ) Jump to a specific timestamp here: 00:00 - Intro03:23 - The Game Awards 2025 Winners and Reactions26:37 - Our Favorite Trailers and Reveals

Hogwarts Legacy is free on Epic Games and you don’t want to miss it

Hogwarts Legacy is free on Epic Games and you don’t want to miss it

It’s not every day that you get a really good full-price game for free from Epic Games. But now it’s finally happening again, because for one week only you can get Hogwarts Legacy for free. The open-world role-playing game is based on the Harry Potter franchise and is a fantastic experience that no fan should miss. What’s inside Hogwarts Legacy Hogwarts Legacy was developed by Avalanche Software and released in February 2023, so it’s not even three years old. If you haven’t played it yet, now is the best opportunity to do so without having to pay a cent. What makes the game special is above all its world. The developers managed to recreate the school of magic known from the films and books in such a way that it becomes an impressive setting that invites you to explore. As a new wizard student, you get to know the various houses and lessons, discover numerous secrets in hidden rooms or complete tasks in which you encounter magical creatures or dangerous adversaries. The battles are fun but not very challenging, and are also suitable for beginners. We can also travel around Hogwarts, either on foot, on a broom or on the back of a majestic Hippogriff. In the course of the story (which incidentally takes place several years before the books), we uncover a dark secret and learn various spells that we can use either in battle or to solve puzzles. Is Hogwarts Legacy worth it? Almost three years later, Hogwarts Legacy is still a fantastic game. Metacritic gave the title a very good score of 83 points on the PC (85 on Playstation 5). Since then, some bugs that were in the release version have been fixed and there have been a few free updates that added modding, for example. A sequel has already been confirmed, so at some point we will get a second instalment of Hogwarts Legacy . Until then, it’s worth at least checking out the first instalment and experiencing for yourself what it would be like to become part of the wizarding world. How to get the free game Simply log in to the Epic Games Store with an account by December 18 and add Hogwarts Legacy to your shopping basket. There is no additional cost to purchase and the game will be added to your library. You can keep it afterwards and continue to play it even after the free period has expired. Play without paying: The best free games