Microsoft Corp.(MSFT) has introduced a new AI-driven feature, Copilot for Gaming (Beta), as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance gaming through artificial intelligence. 

The tool is currently in early testing and accessible through the Xbox mobile app for both Android and iOS users in several regions.

Copilot for Gaming enables players to engage with the AI through either voice commands or text input, delivering instant support that aligns with their gameplay, previous sessions, or earned achievements. 

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Users can seek help with in-game challenges, receive suggestions for new titles to try, or check details related to their Xbox account and membership status.

Functioning as a secondary screen tool, the assistant aims to support gaming sessions without interrupting the action. 

If a gamer is facing a tough enemy or looking for the next role-playing adventure, Copilot taps into the gamer’s Xbox activity and combines it with information sourced through Bing to give timely responses. 

When additional context is needed, it includes related links to external content.

Gamers who are 18 or older in the U.S., Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, and various other locations can now try out the beta version.

Android users can find the Xbox beta app on the Google Play Store if it’s already installed. For iOS users, a broader rollout is expected in upcoming releases. 

Additionally, Copilot for Gaming (Beta) will make its way to Windows PCs through Game Bar, with plans for expanded availability in the near future.

Microsoft encouraged Copilot beta participants to share their input. Testers can offer feedback within the app or evaluate Copilot’s answers using thumbs-up or thumbs-down ratings. 

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around Microsoft remained in ‘bearish’ territory.

Microsoft stock has gained over 8% year-to-date and over 6% in the last 12 months.

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U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren is reportedly pressuring the Department of Defense to ensure competitive bidding for artificial intelligence (AI) contracts, citing the risks of vendor lock-in, as Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok sees increased use across federal agencies.

In a letter sent Wednesday to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Warren called for safeguards in the Pentagon’s AI acquisition practices to avoid excessive reliance on any one provider.

“I seek to ensure that the DoD’s procurement decisions encourage competition and avoid consolidation that can lead to higher prices, concentration of risk, and the stifling of innovation,” Warren wrote, according to Reuters.

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While the letter did not mention Grok or its developer xAI by name, it follows reports that DOGE, the Defense Operations for Government Efficiency team, has been using a modified version of Grok to analyze data. 

The chatbot is reportedly being promoted for broader adoption within federal departments, including the Department of Homeland Security, despite not having received formal approval.

Warren requested that the Pentagon explain by June 9 how it plans to prevent vendor lock-in and protect sensitive government data from being used to train commercial AI models. 

“How does DoD plan to ensure government data is not used to illegally train commercially available AI algorithms?” she asked.

Grok competes with products from OpenAI and Anthropic in a fast-moving market where government use is drawing increasing scrutiny. 

The use of Grok has raised concerns over conflicts of interest, given Musk’s business ties and his growing influence in government-facing technology.

The Grok (GROK) meme coin, inspired by xAI’s Grok AI but with no formal link to xAI or any underlying utility, has traded flat over the past 24 hours, according to CoinGecko. Grok’s price is down more than 80% over the past year.

The iShares US Aerospace and Defence ETF (ITA) edged 0.4% higher in midday trade on Wednesday amid weakness in the broader market.

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) fell 0.19%, while the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) was down 0.27%. The Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ), which tracks the Nasdaq 100, traded flat.

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Tempus AI Inc. (TEM) stock tumbled nearly 18% in Wednesday’s regular trading session after Spruce Point published a report and announced it is shorting the shares.

Spruce Point highlighted a series of concerns with Tempus AI in its report, questioning the credibility of the company’s management and its financial reporting practices.

Spruce Point is a New York-based short seller that claims to have published more than 100 reports, wherein it shorts the stocks being reported on.

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The report stated that Tempus AI’s management and board members have a history of promoting “disruptive technology companies” and cashing out early. This, it says, has resulted in shareholder losses and lackluster returns.

Spruce Point also stated that Tempus AI and Masayoshi Son-led SoftBank are involved in round-tripping capital to create revenue for Tempus.

The short seller also expressed skepticism about Tempus AI’s artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, based on the company’s minimal revenue generation and product demonstrations. It says these have resulted in “irreconcilable” results so far.

Spruce Point’s report also pointed out that Tempus AI’s revenue from AI applications stood at $12.4 million, or about 2% of its total revenue, in 2024. It added that, 10 years since its founding, Tempus AI has not yet generated a profit or net positive cash flow.

Tempus AI reported a revenue of $693.4 million in 2024, missing Wall Street estimates of $696.27 million. Its loss per share for the year was $1.58.

In the first quarter of 2025, Tempus AI reported $255.74 million in revenue, ahead of Wall Street's expectations of $248.13 million. Its loss per share during the quarter was $0.24, slightly lower than the estimated $0.26 loss per share.

Tempus AI’s stock has surged 58.03% year-to-date and 32.42% over the past 12 months.

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Apple Inc. (AAPL) is broadening its Self Service Repair program to include several iPad models, offering users the ability to perform repairs at home.

Starting May 29, 2025, owners of iPad Air (M2 and M3), iPad Pro (M4), iPad mini (A17 Pro), and iPad (A16) can access repair manuals, purchase genuine parts, and rent tools through Apple's platform. 

This expansion aims to empower customers and independent repair providers to conduct out-of-warranty repairs.

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The initiative offers users access to essential parts like screens, power cells, camera modules, and charging connectors, enabling them to handle their own repairs. 

This move aligns with the company's broader push to make repairs more accessible and cut down on e-waste.

Alongside broadening its Self Service Repair program, Apple is also strengthening its Genuine Parts Distributor initiative. 

The effort grants independent repair professionals the ability to source official Apple components through approved resellers such as MobileSentrix in the U.S. and Mobileparts.shop across Europe. 

The goal is to equip local service providers and expand consumer choices for device repair.

“At Apple, our goal is to create the world’s greatest products that last as long as possible,” said Brian Naumann, Apple’s vice president of AppleCare. 

With iPad now included, the Self Service Repair Store covers a total of 65 Apple devices, among them the newly launched iPhone 16e, MacBook Air, and Mac Studio.

The tech giant intends to roll out its Self Service Repair program in Canada this summer, making it the 34th nation to receive access. 

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around Apple remained in ‘neutral’ territory.

Apple stock has lost over 19% year-to-date and gained over 5% in the last 12 months.

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Apple's (AAPL) strategy of pulling phone shipments into the March and June quarters – part of its “tariff actions” – is helping bridge the gap until the iPhone 17 launch, according to Loop Capital analyst Ananda Baruah.

The stock edged 0.45% higher in morning trade on Wednesday.

He noted that Apple has also raised its iPhone 17 shipment forecast for the December quarter, as per TheFly. Baruah also highlighted that average selling prices are rising, with the company anticipated to increase prices on the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max by $100 to $200.

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Loop Capital maintains a ‘Hold’ rating on Apple with a $215 price target, a potential upside of nearly 7%. 

Apple initially moved its iPhone assembly from China to India after Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ reciprocal tariffs were announced. However, last week, the President proposed a 25% tariff on iPhones not made in the U.S. 

“I have long ago informed Tim Cook of Apple that I expect their iPhones that will be sold in the United States of America will be manufactured and built in the United States, not India, or anyplace else,” he wrote in a Truth Social post. 

According to Morgan Stanley analyst Eric Woodring’s note to clients, a 25% tariff on iPhone imports is not enough incentive for Apple to reshore U.S.-bound iPhone production. 

The analyst estimated that it would take over two years and several billion dollars to build multiple greenfield iPhone assembly plants in the U.S., making iPhone production 35% more expensive than those produced in China or India. 

According to reports, Apple plans to raise the prices of the upcoming iPhone 17 in the fall, regardless of tariffs. It is reportedly “determined” to avoid any perception that the higher prices are tied to U.S. tariffs on Chinese-made goods.

Apple’s stock has fallen nearly 20% this year but has gained around 5% in the past 12 months. 

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Opera (OPRA), the Norwegian tech firm best known for its web browsers, has unveiled a new entry into the AI-driven browsing era: Opera Neon. 

Opera described Neon as more than a standard web browser, positioning it as an intelligent assistant capable of understanding user goals, handling intricate tasks, and turning concepts into reality.

Opera Neon includes an integrated AI assistant that engages with users in real-time, enabling web searches, delivering in-depth contextual responses, and simplifying access to key browser functions. 

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By embedding these capabilities, users can accomplish tasks without needing separate AI platforms.

Among the premium subscription's key features is its “Browser Operator,” which empowers users to automate everyday online actions like form submissions, travel reservations, and e-commerce tasks. 

It interprets webpage content and executes tasks directly within the browser, keeping user data secure and private by avoiding external processing.

Opera Neon extends its capabilities beyond simple responses. Users can request it to create full websites, develop games, or produce original code.

“We’re at a point where AI can fundamentally change the way we use the internet and perform all sorts of tasks in the browser. Opera Neon brings this to our users’ fingertips,” said Senior AI Product Director at Opera, Henrik Lexow.

These tasks are managed by AI agents operating in cloud-hosted virtual machines, which continue their work even after the user logs off, enabling uninterrupted multitasking and project creation directly through the browser.

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around Opera remained in ‘bearish’ territory.

A Stocktwits user expressed skepticism about the subscription charge for the browser.

Opera stock has lost over 4% year-to-date and added over 23% in the last 12 months.

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