Microsoft is making changes to some U.S. consumer-centric features and functionalities with lower usage in order to focus on its AI-powered assistant experience. ..
Microsoft is set to discontinue its Cortana skills support for third-party developers on September 7th, 2020. This change will see the end of the ability for developers to create and distribute Cortana skills outside of the Microsoft Store. The move is seen as a way for Microsoft to focus more on its productivity-focused assistant, Cortana. ..
Cortana Assistant will Shut Down from Android and iOS Apps in 2021
In a recent study, people who used digital assistants were more likely to complete tasks more quickly and accurately than those who did not. The study found that people who used digital assistants were more likely to complete tasks that required mental effort, such as reading a text or completing a task on the computer.
Microsoft is now more focussed on the productive service that will repurpose Cortana as a part of Microsoft 365 Suite, aiming to change Windows 10 functionalities and also integrated features of Cortana in Outlook and teams apps. ..
Microsoft has announced that it will offer $50 gift cards to Harman Kardon Invoke owners, and $25 to the original Surface Headphone owners too. Users can know more about the gift-card program from here.
