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UK version of Cortana will not feature Jen Taylor's voice

If you're a Halo fan, this may be disappointing news to hear, as the Jen Taylor Cortana experience will stay in the US. Microsoft has stated that the UK version of Cortana (which is close to release)...

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Cortana will now display Foursquare recommendations

Microsoft has added Foursquare support for Cortana which will now give you recommendations for nearby places such as bars, restaurants, shopping centres and other places of interest based on...

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Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1 will bring Cortana to China (as “Xiao Na”), UK,...

The news about Cortana's expansion into international markets popped up a couple of weeks ago and we learned that Cortana would be highly optimized for each individual region/market. Today, Joe...

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Cortana for Windows Threshold will be a small app, moves into stable release...

Windows Threshold, which is Microsoft's codename for their new version of  Windows is currently under heavy development and could be called Windows 9 once it goes into production. It is expected to...

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HTC One M8 for Windows goes on sale today at Verizon

The wait is finally over as the HTC One (M8) for Windows has finally been announced.  Although the phone is gorgeous, the design and high-end specs are what we expected since it's identical to its...

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Microsoft takes on Siri with Cortana in new ad

Microsoft has just released a new commercial which shows off Cortana and the new HTC One M8 for Verizon with a little comparison to the iPhone 5s and Siri.  This spot is most likely intended for cable...

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Cortana outshines Siri once again in new Microsoft ad

Apple has unveiled the new iPhone 6 yesterday but in spite of this Microsoft released a new Windows Phone commercial during a press conference in Cupertino. Pining the Lumia 635 against the iPhone 5s,...

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Cortana can now define words

Microsoft is on a mission to make Cortana be the most powerful digital assistant, and with new features added every two weeks, Cortana' s functionality is rapidly evolving. Microsoft latest update to...

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Cortana embarrasses Siri in two new ads

Cortana is a unique and very capable digital personal assistant, and Microsoft really wants to show off her capabilities.  Although they've been on a roll with Cortana VS Siri ads recently, it appears...

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Cortana will be able to track your packages soon

Microsoft's Windows 10 technical preview is getting a lot of attention since its announcing two days ago, and slowly but surely new things are being uncovered as enthusiasts start looking under the...

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Watch Jen Taylor talk about her role as Cortana in Halo and Windows Phone

USA Today's Evening Magazine conducted  an interview with the voice actress who plays Cortana, both as the Master Chief's personal assistant A.I. in the Halo Franchise and as the digital personal...

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Microsoft may be prepping to launch Cortana on iOS and Android

With Microsoft's recent shift in offering all its services on competing platforms such as iOS and Android, many Windows Phone enthusiasts were wondering if Cortana could potentially make that list....

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Cortana jabs Siri yet again in new commercial promoting Xbox Dot View Case

Earlier we reported about a Microsoft commercial where the company takes jabs at the new, larger iPhone and its personal assistant Siri in an effort to draw attention to their new Lumia 830 smartphone...

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Cortana lands in Spain, Italy, France, and Germany for Windows Phone...

Microsoft has just announced the release of Cortana to a swath of new regions in Europe as the company is eager to localize the popular personal assistant to as many countries as possible. Windows...

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Twitter for Windows Phone updated with new features and Cortana integration

After several months of waiting, Twitter has just updated their Windows Phone app.  There are some notable improvements such as the new Cortana integration where you would say "Twitter, new Tweet" and...

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Cortana now predicts Barclays Premier League derby results; picks Liverpool...

Cortana has gained a lot of popularity and world-wide attention when she correctly predicted 15 out of 16 matches in last year's World Cup final round of 16. Microsoft's personal assistant on Windows...

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Video: How Cortana will work on the PC and roam across devices

Cortana’s role is becoming a lot more important for Microsoft as she further integrates into more of the company’s offerings. Windows 10 is a major release for Microsoft and one that will have hundreds...

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Cortana may be heading to iOS & Android devices

Microsoft's personal assistant Cortana may no longer be exclusive to the Windows ecosystem. Cortana is currently only available on Windows Phone and the upcoming Windows 10 OS, but according to a...

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