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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
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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.
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Microsoft confirms Lapsus$ breach, denies danger of source code leaks
By Robert Carnevale published
Microsoft has confirmed that Lapsus$ did get ahold of source code. However, it claims that code being out in the open does not expose the organization to any major risks.
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Lapsus$ claims to leak 90% of Microsoft Bing's source code
By Robert Carnevale published
Lapsus$ isn't in the business of empty taunts, it seems. Shortly after revealing that it had what it alleged to be proprietary Microsoft info, the group leaked a whole trove of the stuff.
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Steve Ballmer tried to name Cortana 'Bingo' before leaving as Microsoft CEO
By Sean Endicott published
Steve Ballmer would have had folks shouting Bingo to summon a digital assistant.
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Microsoft's Cortana no longer integrates with Amazon's Alexa
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft and Amazon’s digital assistants no longer work together. The integration between Cortana and Alexa ended in September 2021.
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Today is the last day you can use Cortana on iOS and Android
By Sean Endicott last updated
Support for Cortana on iOS and Android officially ends today. After today, you'll no longer be able to use the apps on your smartphone.
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Cortana apps on iOS and Android now warn about their upcoming demise
By Sean Endicott published
The Cortana apps on iOS and Android will be discontinued at the end of this month. Now, the apps have a banner warning about their upcoming end.
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Microsoft finally gives you control over your voice clips
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft is giving people more control of how their voice data is used.
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We say one final farewell to these products and services Microsoft shut down in 2020
By Sean Endicott published
2020 wasn't all about new products from Microsoft like the Surface Duo. Microsoft also ended several products and services this year. Before the year is over, we say one last farewell.
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