While Microsoft plans to launch a new Windows 10-based interface for all users of its Xbox One this November, the company has revealed that adding the Cortana digital assistant to the console will take a little longer. View full post on MobileNations
Cyanogen OS will soon bake Microsoft’s Cortana in the framework of the Android OS
According to Kirt McMaster, the co-founder and CEO of Cyanogen, an upcoming version of Cyanogen OS will bake in Cortana right into the framework of the OS. Unveiled alongside Windows Phone 8.1 and perfected and expanded on in Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile, Cortana is one of the most…
Facebook’s new digital assistant “M” is like Siri, Cortana or Google Now, but with a human touch
You might recall that last month we told you about a virtual digital assistant being dreamed up by Facebook, with the code name Moneypenny. Today, the new assistant has been introduced by Facebook, and it is being tested on the Facebook Messenger app. Called Facebook M, the assistant can do…
Microsoft Cortana for Android now available via Google Play Store in public beta (US only)
Not long after releasing a closed beta, Microsoft today launched Cortana for Android in public beta – but only for the US market. So, if you’re in the US, you can now download and install Cortana on your Android device with just a few clicks or taps. Of course, Android…
Use Cortana to define words for you in Windows 10
Microsoft’s Cortana has many uses including sending emails or checking the weather. One of the best uses though is a simple look-up feature for words and their definitions. Combined with the Hey Cortana voice recognition using Cortana to tell you quickly what a word means is a great hands-free tip….
How to track packages using Cortana in Windows 10
Microsoft’s Cortana is one of the more interesting technologies found in Windows 10, but it can also be overwhelming. The natural instinct is to do simple web searches, but Cortana can do much more than that. One of the neat but subtle features in Cortana is package tracking. With just…
How to set Microsoft’s Cortana as default voice assistant on Android
Microsoft brought its phone companion app, Cortana, to Android some time ago, allowing the users of Google’s popular OS to relish in some of its key features. Indeed, Siri and Google Now’s rival is one of the better voice assistants to try to shake things up and offer a third…
Microsoft updates Cortana beta, lets you replace Google Now as default assistant
The Cortana beta available for Android users has been updated by Microsoft. The company has added the feature to enable users of the assistant to set Cortana as default, replacing the pre-loaded Google Now. This alteration will also enable you to press and hold the home button to activate the…