Microsoft disables Cortana on Windows through an app update
Back in 2019, Microsoft announced that Cortana iOS and Android apps would be killed as it would integrate Cortana directly into Microsoft 365 productivity apps. However,…
Steve Ballmer tried to name Cortana virtual assistant as Bingo
Back in 2014, Microsoft introduced Cortana virtual assistant. Microsoft had a list of names for their digital assistant before it was named Cortana. ‘Alyx’ was…
At one point Microsoft invented Clippy for Cars
Microsoft has been dabbling in the automotive world for some time now, starting with Windows CE for Automotive way back in 2001, and the company…
Cortana for Microsoft Teams rolls out to new regions
While Microsoft is no longer promoting Cortana as a stand-alone voice assistant the company has been working to integrate the client in their office apps.…
Microsoft explains the upcoming changes to Cortana voice assistant
Early this year, Microsoft revealed the future of Cortana digital assistant. Instead of competing with Google Assistant and Alexa, Microsoft said that it is positioning…
Microsoft patents a smart speaker with a ring of optical sensors
Despite their massive failure in the digital assistant and smart speaker market, Microsoft’s scientists have not stopped innovating, and their latest invention is detailed in…
Just in time for the Surface Earbuds, Microsoft adds device management to Cortana Beta
It’s not all bad news for the Cortana Beta app on Windows 10. Version 2.2004.22762.0 of the app has added back the ability to manage…
Microsoft removes “Hey Cortana” response from Windows 10 app
Microsoft’s development of their digital assistant, Cortana, has always been rather curious, with each newer version appearing to do less than the one before. Such…
New Cortana for Windows 10 update with wider language support
Microsoft has updated the new Cortana app for Windows 10 Insiders, taking the app to version 2.2003.27748.0. The main improvement is greater support for languages…
Microsoft may end up rebranding Cortana
Microsoft last week revealed the future of Cortana. Instead of a digital assistant, Microsoft is now positioning Cortana as a personal productivity assistant. Microsoft also…
Cortana death delayed: You’ll be able to use Cortana inside Microsoft Launcher till 20th March
With the demise of Windows Phone, the future of Microsoft’s digital assistant became uncertain. While Microsoft’s decision to discontinue its Windows Phone effort gave a…