Microsoft won't let you disable Cortana in future versions of Windows. Post-Anniversary Update, Cortana and desktop search will be functionally identical. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) ...

Virtual personal assistants and chatbots are all the rage these days. But while some of them, like Siri, Alexa, or even Cortana, are interesting and at times even useful, they aren't exactly suited ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Similar to Apple's Siri and Amazon's Alexa, Cortana is a virtual assistant that provides a slew of neat features for Xbox One owners. Through ...

Microsoft has announced new changes to Cortana coming in the next version of Windows 10, and you probably won't like them if you use any of the service's consumer-facing features. Those of you who ...

Microsoft has thrown its hat into the smartphone virtual-assistant ring. Introducing, Cortana, the Siri-like digital assistant that debuts with Windows Phone 8.1. If that name sounds familiar, it’s ...