Microsoft announced today that it has started rolling out Cortana inside of the Skype app for Android and iOS. “We are bringing Cortana, Microsoft’s intelligent assistant, into Skype to help you in your everyday conversations,” the Skype Team wrote in a new blog post today. “With Cortana, we’ve added a powerful, intelligent assistant to help you with your everyday tasks right … [Read more...] about Cortana is Rolling Out in Skype for Android and iOS
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How to Save Money With Microsoft Edge and Cortana
The Cortana voice assistant in Windows 10 lets you ask questions, issue commands, and perform tasks with the tap of a finger or sound of your voice. But Cortana has another trick up its sleeve, one designed to save you money. When you use the Microsoft Edge browser in Windows 10 to check out restaurants or shop online, Cortana can jump in to provide information and even … [Read more...] about How to Save Money With Microsoft Edge and Cortana
Microsoft partner with Amazon: Cortana meets Alexa
It’s rare to see giants collaborate, even more so to see two giant tech companies in Seattle join forces to advance and bring voice assistant to a mass market. Today Microsoft and Amazon announced that each of their voice assistants will be able to integrate and work with each other later this year. Both press releases did not provide a specific date, but only … [Read more...] about Microsoft partner with Amazon: Cortana meets Alexa
Great news! Cortana will now work with the Amazon Alexa!
Amazon has announced that the Alexa voice assistant will soon offer a Cortana skill, allowing Echo owners to access information which is only available via Microsoft’s own voice assistant service. Users will be able to say “Alexa, Open Cortana” followed by their command such as “When is the next budget review” which is only available to Microsoft’s AI. The service will also … [Read more...] about Great news! Cortana will now work with the Amazon Alexa!
Cortana for Android updated, now “stabilized”
Cortana is in many cases the glue which holds Microsoft’s cross platform efforts together. Microsoft has now posted an updated for the Cortana for Android beta app, taking it to version 2.9.3. The update does not bring any new features, but does improve the stability of what can be quite a buggy app at times. The full changelog reads: Improved app performance Stabilized … [Read more...] about Cortana for Android updated, now “stabilized”
How To Rename Cortana
Hey, Cortana! I don’t know about you, but I cringe every time I hear someone yell out, Hey!” Maybe I’m old-fashioned, but it sounds rude to my ears. I know you’re going to laugh at this silly old duffer, but I don’t like to say, “Hey, Cortana!”, either. I know, I know… it’s just a machine… I can’t help it. Cortana Origin For those of you who might be interested in how … [Read more...] about How To Rename Cortana
Harman Kardon Invoke, Microsoft Cortana powered speaker teased
Harman Kardon has published a preview page for its Microsoft Cortana powered smart home speaker. The perforated cylindrical 'Invoke' looks similar to the Amazon Echo device, aimed at a similar target market. The Harman Kardon Invoke will launch in autumn, coinciding with the release of Windows Redstone 3, notes Thurrott.com. In its promotional blurb for the upcoming smart … [Read more...] about Harman Kardon Invoke, Microsoft Cortana powered speaker teased
Cortana vs. Siri: Microsoft Revamps AI Assistant In An Attempt To One-Up Apple’s iOS Assistant
Microsoft finally launched its promised overhaul of the Cortana app for iOS this Friday. The Redmond giant kept its word that it will put out a revamped version of its app, which will simplify the way people use its AI assistant. Other implementations included in the update are minor, but they are still conspicuous. Given these changes, does Cortana now match or even surpass … [Read more...] about Cortana vs. Siri: Microsoft Revamps AI Assistant In An Attempt To One-Up Apple’s iOS Assistant
Cortana for iPhone is Now Faster and Freshly Redesigned
Microsoft today updated Cortana for iPhone with a significant redesign that has been available to Android users since December. As noted by Paul Thurrott, version 2.0 of the app is more responsive with redesigned calling, texting, and reminders and more immersive full-page answers with quicker page transitions. Cortana's mobile redesign launched on Android in December Cortana … [Read more...] about Cortana for iPhone is Now Faster and Freshly Redesigned
New features in Cortana on Windows 10 v1703
Microsoft gave another edge to Windows 10 with new features and enhancements, dubbed the Windows 10 Creators Update. With major upgradations to Cortana and Windows Ink, new 3D apps, VR capabilities, an e-book reader, new gaming features and better security settings, Version 1703 is geared towards making Windows 10 flashier and more usable. Cortana new features in … [Read more...] about New features in Cortana on Windows 10 v1703