speech recognition

Set Up and Optimize Voice Typing & Speech Recognition in Windows 10/11 Difficulty: Intermediate | Time Required: 15 minutes Voice typing and speech recognition can dramatically speed up typing, improve accessibility, and let you control Windows hands‑free. This tutorial walks you through...

Microsoft has changed how it handles voice recordings in a way that directly affects what you can see and manage on the Microsoft Privacy Dashboard: new voice clips contributed for product improvement are now de‑identified and are no longer associated with individual Microsoft accounts, which...

Microsoft’s public guidance on voice data makes a clear point: voice recordings gathered by speech-recognition features are used to provide and improve services, but the way that data is collected, stored, and displayed in users’ privacy controls has changed significantly — especially since...

Windows 11 ships with more productivity horsepower than it gets credit for — and many of the best time-savers are hidden behind simple keystrokes, underused system apps, and quiet defaults you can tweak in minutes. The five features below — essential keyboard shortcuts, Focus Sessions in the...

Windows accessibility features have long been misunderstood as tools strictly for users with specific disabilities, but modern versions of Windows reimagine these tools as power options for everyone. Recent enhancements in Windows 11 place a premium on inclusion, customization, and...

Windows 11 continues to break ground with features that make accessibility tools not only robust, but also highly customizable for users with diverse needs. One of the most significant enhancements in recent updates is the ability to add custom words to the Voice Access vocabulary—a development...

A generational leap in user experience is underway as Microsoft pivots toward a visionary era of Windows powered by artificial intelligence that sees, hears, and anticipates user needs. As articulated by David Weston, Microsoft’s corporate vice president for enterprise and OS security, this 2030...

Microsoft is signaling another milestone in its sweeping modernization push: voice-driven productivity tools within Office apps are about to become exclusive to the newest wave of subscribers. Users of older Office suites—Word, Outlook, OneNote, and PowerPoint among them—face an impending...

Microsoft Dragon Copilot is rapidly emerging as one of the most impactful technologies in healthcare IT, bringing advanced artificial intelligence and natural language processing capabilities directly into clinical workflows. As hospitals face mounting administrative burdens, rising clinician...

In the evolving landscape of digital assistants, Microsoft's Cortana once held promise as a voice-activated companion for Windows users. However, its integration fell short of expectations, leading to its discontinuation in 2023. Filling this void, Talk2Windows emerges as a free, open-source...

Every Windows update brings fresh attention to accessibility, as millions of users depend on their PCs not just for work or play, but as crucial gateways to communication, learning, and a sense of independence. With inclusivity at the heart of its user experience mission, Microsoft has invested...

Fujitsu has set a new benchmark in digital communication and productivity with its latest innovation: the Fujitsu AI Auto Presentation technology. This next-generation platform leverages the power of artificial intelligence to redefine how presentations are created, delivered, and managed...

Windows 11's Voice Typing tool has emerged as a transformative feature for users seeking efficient, hands-free text input. Integrated directly into the operating system, this tool offers a seamless dictation experience across various applications, enhancing productivity and accessibility...

Video editing has long been considered technical terrain reserved for creative professionals and enthusiastic hobbyists—at least until recently. With the arrival of Microsoft Clipchamp’s transcript-based editing, a paradigm shift is quietly brewing in how users across Windows 11, web, and iOS...

OpenAI's recent update to ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode (AVM) marks a significant leap toward more natural and human-like AI interactions. This enhancement introduces nuanced intonation, realistic cadence—including strategic pauses and emphasis—and a more accurate expression of emotions such as...

The transformation of work in the era of artificial intelligence is no longer just about asking ChatGPT for a clever quip or letting an algorithm summarize your crowded inbox. As voice AI quietly integrates into the workplace—from drafting doctor’s notes to transcribing meetings or even handling...

Windows Insiders eager to see what’s around the next corner for Microsoft’s flagship operating system received another modest update today, as Windows 11 Canary Build 27868 became available for those enrolled in the Canary Channel. While this preview build isn’t packed with sweeping changes, it...

Voice, the most natural form of human interaction, remains one of the most challenging interfaces for computers to understand and master. For decades, the gulf between how we talk and how computers process our commands has shaped the evolution of technology: while we learned the art of keyboard...

The evolving landscape of digital assistants continues to reshape how users interact with their devices, and Microsoft’s recent rollout of an AI-powered voice assistant, dubbed “Hey, Copilot!”, for Windows 11 insiders marks a critical milestone in this journey. This new feature draws inspiration...

Microsoft has recently introduced a significant enhancement to Windows 11 by integrating a voice-activated feature into its AI assistant, Copilot. This new functionality, reminiscent of Apple's Siri, allows users to initiate interactions with Copilot through the simple voice command, "Hey...