Cortana is a virtual assistant, similar to Amazon's Alexa and Apple's Siri, that is built into Windows 10. Using Cortana you can ask it to look up information, schedule appointments, send emails, ...

One of the most identifying characteristics of Windows Phone is Cortana, Microsoft's version of a virtual assistant that's reminiscent of Apple's Siri and Google Now. Now, however, the software giant ...

Microsoft has rolled out a new app for Windows 10 users which gives you a visual tutorial and offers step-by-step guides which are easy to follow by anybody. Powered by Cortana, this Cortana Show Me, ...

Ever since it gave up on Windows Phones, Microsoft has been on a crusade to increase the user-base for its various applications and services. Amongst these is Cortana, the company’s excellent voice ...

Microsoft is showing off more new features of its upcoming Windows 10 operating system today, and possibly the most exciting of these is Cortana for PCs. With Cortana on the desktop, you'll be able to ...

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Microsoft is further extending the "walkthrough" side of its Cortana virtual assistant with a new Show Me app that lets Cortana walk you through common Windows tasks. When you purchase through links ...

Microsoft’s boffins are working overtime to get Windows 10 up to scratch in time for its big release early next year. But that hasn’t stopped someone from spilling the beans so to speak, and there’s ...

I’ve spent the last several days yelling and shouting at my computer — but not because I was frustrated over slow performance. Instead, I was communicating with my personal assistant, Cortana, which ...

The words “personal digital assistant” bring to mind visions of Stepford Wives speaking in monotone unison, beckoning with waggling index fingers, to come hither and ask them anything. And for Apple’s ...

During Microsoft's Windows 10 event today, Corporate Vice President Joe Belfiore demonstrated the Cortana digital assistant running as part of the Windows 10 operating system. While Belfiore cautioned ...