Only a few years ago, Microsoft hoped that Cortana could become a viable competitor to the Google Assistant, Alexa and Siri. Over time, as Cortana failed to make a dent in the marketplace (do you ever ...

Microsoft recently added a neat trick to Cortana integration in Microsoft Edge. Now you can use Microsoft’s digital assistant to get added context for images and not just text. When we first took a ...

Microsoft’s smart digital assistant — Cortana — is getting a handful of new features from today, with those on the early-stage Windows Insider Program first to get a glimpse of the new tools. Cortana ...

Windows 10’s Cortana is already a dutiful digital assistant, providing answers, reminders, or other information when asked. But Microsoft has given her more power to take the initiative, automatically ...

At first meant to compete with virtual assistants like Siri, Google Now, and Alexa, Cortana has been stripped of many functions and seemingly left to wither away. But its business-focused reboot may ...

Managing Editor Alison DeNisco Rayome joined CNET in 2019, and is a member of the Home team. She is a co-lead of the CNET Tips and We Do the Math series, and manages the Home Tips series, testing out ...

Now you can make calls and send texts hands-free with Cortana on Android. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. If Cortana is your ...

Ever wish your digital assistants could work together to better serve you? You may get your wish in the future, if a demo during today's Build 2018 conference is any indication of what's coming down ...

Cortana is entering new areas with new features for people who want to stay productive at work. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.