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Microsoft planned to call Cortana as Alyx and Bingo
Source: Microsoft Microsoft’s Cortana was a massive failure for the company, and it could never compete with the likes of Google Assistant, Amazon’s Alexa, or Apple’s Siri smart assistants. Cortana seemed like a great idea and a good…
Cortana will stop getting Microsoft support on Android and iOS
It seems that Cortana won't be available as a digital assistant app on Android and iOS devices starting 2021
Say goodbye to Cortana if you are using Microsoft’s Android launcher
Cortana will lose abilities like playing music or control smart home devices, but, most importantly, Microsoft will be removing Cortana from its Android launcher.
Hey Cortana! Say goodbye to Android and iOS
A Microsoft Support document describes how the company is ending its support for the Cortana app on Android and IOS. Check out the details!
The hottest Microsoft product ever? Surface Headphones
Active noise-cancelling headphones with up to 13 levels of reduction? Sounds sweet. It will be available from Microsoft this holiday season.
Universal Windows Platform features, but no Spotify UWP yet
Spotify's Xbox application is UWP-compliant, but not its recently-released desktop app for Windows 10 which some say is just a reheating of its existing x86 app.
HP’s Cortana speaker gets its first ‘visual representation’, also revealing an infuriating ‘feature’
We still have no name, price, release date or real-life pics for HP's upcoming smart Cortana speaker, but we know it connects to Windows 10 PCs.
Microsoft signs HP and Intel to help with Cortana devices, AI’s Skills Kit now open to more devs
Forget the Surface Pro 5 or Windows phones. Microsoft seems fully committed to make Cortana its next big thing, with public skills and HP devices.
Harman Kardon Invoke smart speaker with Cortana goes official ahead of ‘fall’ launch
Cortana's standalone device is called the Harman Kardon Invoke, discreetly unveiled on the company's official website as a premium Amazon Echo rival.
Microsoft’s Harman Kardon Invoke smart speaker is likely around the corner, with Spotify and Pandora support
You'll be able to "invoke" the Microsoft-endorsed Harman Kardon Invoke smart speaker by talking to Cortana, and stream Spotify or Pandora music.
Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ Microsoft Edition also coming April 21 with Microsoft ‘customization’
Office, OneDrive, Cortana, Outlook and "more" productivity-focused apps are pre-installed on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8 Microsoft Edition.
Microsoft Band 2 spreads Cortana functionality to Android phones
Those looking to pair the cross-platform-supporting Microsoft Band 2 with Android phones should rejoice upon hearing they can now enjoy Cortana assistance.
Lumia 950 voice-call echoes may have Cortana to blame
Is Cortana's always-listening hotword detection the source of a problematic Lumia 950 call echo bug?
Cortana on Android is a big deal
Cortana on Android could make Microsoft's digital assistant much more powerful tool overall, especially considering its inclusion on Windows 10.
Cortana for Android leaks – get it now
You can finally give Cortana for Android a try, as the app leaks in advance of Microsoft's official beta.
Microsoft announces Cortana app for Android and iOS
Cross-platform Cortana is nearly here, with an Android app confirmed for next month.
Microsoft should keep Cortana to itself
Rumors have it that Microsoft has decided not to keep Cortana to itself, but rather to spread to other platforms. This is a terrible idea. Find out why.
Cortana announced for the PC as part of Windows 10
Learn more about Microsoft's announcement of Cortana for the PC.
I’m sick of vague unintelligible sound effects
Vague beeping sound effects don't really communicate much information. Isn't about time smartphones evolved to be better than that?
HTC One M8 for Windows review: just what it says on the tin
The world's newest Windows Phone has a familiar face. Join us as we see what's different and what's not, in our HTC One M8 for Windows review!