Here’s a fact about Windows 95 that isn’t exactly iconic: It was the first voice-enabled version of Microsoft’s operating system. A collection of technologies known as the Microsoft Speech API (SAPI) ...

Microsoft announced Thursday that it's integrating agentic artificial intelligence into Windows 11, making its Copilot AI software more accessible as a voice or text assistant. In a blog post and ...

Microsoft says Windows 11 users can now start a conversation with the AI-powered Copilot digital assistant by saying the "Hey Copilot" wake word. Windows Insiders have been testing it since May, when ...

This is important because: If Windows leans into voice, everyday computing gets simpler. The language and timing fit months of work in Windows 11 around Voice Access and Copilot, even if Microsoft has ...

For a really long time, if you wanted to use Microsoft Office tools like MS Word, Excel or PowerPoint, you needed to purchase a license for the software. Or you could subscribe to Microsoft 365. But ...

“The Voice” continues its Season 28 battles, part 4 and the knockouts premiere on Monday, Oct. 27 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC. Tonight, the “Mega Mentors” arrive, including Zac Brown of Zac Brown Band, ...

Microsoft is fundamentally reimagining how people interact with their computers, announcing Thursday a sweeping transformation of Windows 11 that brings voice-activated AI assistants, autonomous ...

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Update October 21, 05:08 EDT: Microsoft has released the KB5070773 emergency update to fix this issue. Microsoft has confirmed that this month's security updates disable USB mice and keyboards in the ...

That line from a new Microsoft Windows ad, spoken by a confused bystander, will double as a litmus test for the company’s latest attempt to bring its flagship operating system into the era of ...

The start time for the Arc Raiders server slam playtest is imminent, and it is the final opportunity to play the game for free before its full launch. It is essentially a free weekend, and it will be ...

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