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Windows 10 active on 300 million devices, paid version coming soon
Microsoft

Windows 10 active on 300 million devices, paid version coming soon

With the one year anniversary of Windows 10 on the horizon, Microsoft has announced that the operating system is now active on 300 million devices.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 9th May 2016

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Search to purchase will cause voice AI tech to bloom
Unified Communications

Search to purchase will cause voice AI tech to bloom

This year it is estimated that over 100 million smart speakers will be installed - but it isn't going to stop there.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Oct 2018
Microsoft unveils Cortana development kit for enterprises
Unified Communications

Microsoft unveils Cortana development kit for enterprises

Microsoft has introduced the Cortana Skills Kit for Enterprise, aiming to revolutionise workforce productivity with customisable AI assistance.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Sep 2018
Cortana is coming to Skype, hope you don't mind her watching
Unified Communications

Cortana is coming to Skype, hope you don't mind her watching

AI assistant Cortana joins Skype chats, promising seamless help - but will privacy concerns override convenience?.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Alexa, meet Cortana: The AI superteam coming to your Windows PC
Smart Home

Alexa, meet Cortana: The AI superteam coming to your Windows PC

Microsoft and Amazon have announced a collaboration that will bring Alexa to Windows 10 PCs and allow Cortana to be accessed on Alexa-enabled devices.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2017
Three AI projects that come close to making HAL 9000 a reality
Artificial Intelligence

Three AI projects that come close to making HAL 9000 a reality

Echoes of HAL 9000: Explore three AIs transforming daily life with brainy to virtual assistance, without the sci-fi rebellion.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
Virtual digital assistants to overtake world population by 2021
Unified Communications

Virtual digital assistants to overtake world population by 2021

Ovum has released on the AI digital assistant market, revealing partnerships to be key differentiators in the years head.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
“How can I help?” Global spending on VPA-enabled wireless speakers to top $2b by 2020
Digital Signage

“How can I help?” Global spending on VPA-enabled wireless speakers to top $2b by 2020

As we continue to make rapid advances in technological innovation, people worldwide have been rapidly embracing the virtual personal assistant (VPA).

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2016
Microsoft CEO at Ignite 2016: “We have set ourselves a goal of democratising AI”
Artificial Intelligence

Microsoft CEO at Ignite 2016: “We have set ourselves a goal of democratising AI”

​At the Ignite 2016 Conference in Atlanta, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella spoke about what lies ahead for the company.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2016
Windows 10 Anniversary update highlights
Windows

Windows 10 Anniversary update highlights

The Windows 10 Anniversary Update is full of features and innovations that will bring new experiences with Windows Ink, Cortana, gaming and more.

By Mollie Ruiz-Hopper • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
Smartphone technologies and capabilities that can not be ignored by mobile device vendors
Payment Technologies

Smartphone technologies and capabilities that can not be ignored by mobile device vendors

Mobile giants can't ignore the new top 10 smartphone techs that shape user experience, says Gartner's Roberta Cozza.

By Christy Pettey • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2016
Lenovo debuts Windows 10 lineup
Lenovo

Lenovo debuts Windows 10 lineup

Lenovo has announced its Windows 10 lineup, saying it will start shipping the Windows 10 loaded products immediately - Superfish not included.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2015
Microsoft's digital assistant: This time it's personal
Digital Signage

Microsoft's digital assistant: This time it's personal

In the build up to the launch of Windows 10, Microsoft has been building the company's first digital personal assistant.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2015
Toshiba reveals new Windows 10 optimised laptops
Storage

Toshiba reveals new Windows 10 optimised laptops

Toshiba's new Satellite S Series laptops include features built for Windows 10, the latest performance technologies, and new 4K Ultra HD screen option.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2015

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