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Cortana, Microsoft's virtual assistant, has been removed from Windows 11. In a new update for Windows 11, Microsoft has removed the dedicated Cortana app from its operating system.
Cortana’s fate has been apparent for some time. Initially launched as a virtual assistant for Windows Phone 8.1 in 2014, it later made its way to desktops with Windows 10.
Cortana is Microsoft's virtual assistant available for use across various devices and Microsoft 365's suite of services and products. To use Cortana, you must have the AI-powered assistant enabled ...
As to why Microsoft is abandoning Cortana, the company’s blog post summed it up tidily: There are newer tools that do the virtual assistant job just as well or better. The post noted that ...
Microsoft has big plans in store for Cortana, as the company recently announced that it is making huge strides in making interactions with the virtual assistant seem less robotic. This will enable ...
To use a different virtual assistant with the Surface Earbuds, just change the default assistant on the paired device. “Out of the box, it just works,” Samji said. “On PC, it launches Cortana.
Cortana being shut down truly is not surprising. Microsoft’s virtual assistant is a great companion for Master Chief, but it never stood a chance against Siri or Google Assistant.
Cortana was a no-show at CES 2019 this week. But Microsoft's Virtual Assistant Accelerator, which lets customers build their own personalized digital assistants, racked up a few big wins.
Android phone owners in the U.S. can now take Microsoft’s virtual assistant Cortana for a spin thanks to a new public beta test that opened today. Those interested in kicking Cortana’s tires ...
Microsoft is bringing the Cortana virtual assistant deeper into the business world by combining its capabilities with those of Power BI, the company’s business intelligence and analytics service ...
One of the best things about the new Windows 10 is that it’s incredibly easy to use, thanks to the all-new interface and an array of features designed to make those daily tasks that little bit ...
Microsoft’s Cortana virtual assistant is digging deeper into users’ email accounts in hopes of creating more useful reminders. With the latest Windows 10 Insider build, Cortana will scan for ...