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08.21.19

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Microsoft contractors listened to what people told their Xbox consoles

They were only supposed to hear audio after voice commands like “Hey Cortana.”

By C. Fisher, 08.21.19

08.14.19

Microsoft says humans will still transcribe Cortana and Skype audio

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Microsoft says humans will still transcribe Cortana and Skype audio

Apple, Google and Facebook all paused similar practices.

By K. Holt, 08.14.19

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08.07.19

Microsoft contractors listen to some Skype calls and Cortana commands

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Microsoft contractors listen to some Skype calls and Cortana commands

Critics say the company should be using AI instead.

By C. Fisher, 08.07.19

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08.04.19

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'Halo' TV series has its Cortana ahead of early 2021 premiere

Natascha McElhone will portray the all-important AI.

By J. Fingas, 08.04.19

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07.26.19

Standalone Cortana app available to Windows Insiders

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Personal Computing

Standalone Cortana app available to Windows Insiders

The updated virtual assistant could arrive on Windows 10 in the first half of 2020.

By C. Fisher, 07.26.19

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07.24.19

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Microsoft tests a cleaner Xbox One Home screen (again)

It's also trialing Cortana changes that'll go live for everyone in the fall.

By K. Holt, 07.24.19

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06.28.19

Microsoft continues distancing Cortana from Windows

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Microsoft continues distancing Cortana from Windows

It's now available as a standalone app on the Windows Store.

By G. Torbet, 06.28.19

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05.21.19

Windows 10 May update brings light theme and more upgrade controls

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Personal Computing

Windows 10 May update brings light theme and more upgrade controls

It also splits Cortana from search and helps with password-free sign-ins.

By J. Fingas, 05.21.19

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05.06.19

Microsoft's Cortana will eventually sound more like a real assistant

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Microsoft's Cortana will eventually sound more like a real assistant

It's all thanks to new natural language technology.

By D. Hardawar, 05.06.19

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01.16.19

Microsoft splits Cortana from search in Windows 10

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Microsoft splits Cortana from search in Windows 10

The conscious uncoupling begins in the latest test build.

By K. Holt, 01.16.19

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Cortana

Microsoft contractors listened to what people told their Xbox consoles

Microsoft says humans will still transcribe Cortana and Skype audio

Microsoft contractors listen to some Skype calls and Cortana commands

'Halo' TV series has its Cortana ahead of early 2021 premiere

Standalone Cortana app available to Windows Insiders

Microsoft tests a cleaner Xbox One Home screen (again)

Microsoft continues distancing Cortana from Windows

Windows 10 May update brings light theme and more upgrade controls

Microsoft's Cortana will eventually sound more like a real assistant

Microsoft splits Cortana from search in Windows 10

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