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Cortana’s exit exposed a deeper issue: Windows still needs a consistent assistant

By Daniel Rubino Published

Opinion Now that Copilot is the buttoned‑up default for Windows 11, there’s no reason fans shouldn’t get the option to choose Cortana as their AI persona.

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Microsoft OFFICIALLY cuts support for Cortana on Windows 11

By Kevin Okemwa Published

SO LONG CORTANA Cortana on Windows 11 is on the way out. An update that shipped to some Windows Insiders shuts off the assistant and now the same update is rolling out to everyone.

SO LONG CORTANA
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella calls Cortana and other voice assistants, ‘dumb as a rock.’ He’s not wrong.

By Daniel Rubino Published

Hey, Cortana Voice assistants were once thought to be the next revolution in computing until we all tried them. Amazon's Alexa seems to be the most recent casualty, but will generative AI change things?

Hey, Cortana
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Windows Unshipped: The ambitious plan to merge Cortana and the Action Center on Windows 10

By Zac Bowden Published

Chapter 2 Windows Unshipped, Chapter 2: The Taskbar and Action Center

Chapter 2
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Windows Central Podcast #293: Windows 11 search and Surface Duo preview program

By Zac Bowden Published

Podcast We're a bit bored of the Surface Duo

Podcast
Cortana on Windows Phone looking sad.
The failure of Amazon's Alexa shows Microsoft was right to kill Cortana

By Jez Corden Published

Alexa Axed? Voice assistants aren't the mega-success story Amazon and Microsoft had once hoped, and Microsoft clearly pulled the plug at the right time.

Alexa Axed?