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03-30-2016, 10:02 PM
Microsoft's Cortana updates aim to take on Siri, Alexa
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SAN FRANCISCO — Ask someone which digital voice assistant they use most and they're likely to mention Apple Siri, Amazon Alexa or even Google **w. Only a few might add Microsoft Cortana to that list.
But Microsoft wants to make Cortana more a part of the conversation.*During Microsoft's Build developer conference key**te on Monday, which ushered in the next big version of ******* (******* Anniversary Update), the company revealed new update to its voice-activated software.
Microsoft is adding new*features developers will be able to incorporate Cortana into future software, including the ability to work with Skype and Xbox One. While it's unclear if this could lead to a greater Cortana initiative in the future — perhaps allowing you to control smart objects in the home ("Cortana, turn off the lights") — this could be the first step. Read more... (http://mashable.com/2016/03/30/microsoft-cortana-update/)
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SAN FRANCISCO — Ask someone which digital voice assistant they use most and they're likely to mention Apple Siri, Amazon Alexa or even Google **w. Only a few might add Microsoft Cortana to that list.
But Microsoft wants to make Cortana more a part of the conversation.*During Microsoft's Build developer conference key**te on Monday, which ushered in the next big version of ******* (******* Anniversary Update), the company revealed new update to its voice-activated software.
Microsoft is adding new*features developers will be able to incorporate Cortana into future software, including the ability to work with Skype and Xbox One. While it's unclear if this could lead to a greater Cortana initiative in the future — perhaps allowing you to control smart objects in the home ("Cortana, turn off the lights") — this could be the first step. Read more... (http://mashable.com/2016/03/30/microsoft-cortana-update/)
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