Microsoft Cortana

Two 'Microsoft Cortana' stories July 2015 - August 2023

Microsoft Cortana is the first voice assistant casualty of the generative AI uprising

Ben Schoon Aug 3 2023 - 7:30 am PT

Several years ago voice assistants were the next big thing on our smartphones and other devices, and it led to four big options – Google Assistant, Apple’s Siri, Samsung’s Bixby, and Microsoft Cortana. Now, as generative AI takes the focus, Microsoft Cortana has come to an end.

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First Look at the Microsoft Cortana beta on Android (Video)

Cam Bunton Jul 17 2015 - 2:41 pm PT

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Microsoft recently released its Cortana digital assistant as a beta app, and we’ve been able to get our hands on the preview. Apart from its Material-like design, the app looks, performs, and acts just like the Cortana on Windows Phone. You can ask it to set reminders, give you directions and weather information, or do simple arithmetic. It has its limitations and doesn’t feel quite as intuitive or in-depth as Google Now or Siri, but it has its uses.

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