voice activation

Microsoft is pushing the envelope on productivity and hands-free assistance yet again by introducing a new voice-activated hotkey for its Copilot feature. For those always in a hurry (or simply too busy clicking around), the update means you can now summon the AI assistant with a simple...

Speech is evolving on Windows 11 as Microsoft refines how you communicate with Copilot. Rather than relying solely on a dedicated Copilot key that you might or might not have on your keyboard, the company is testing a new press to talk feature with Windows Insiders. The update lets you simply...

Microsoft is giving Windows Insiders a faster, friendlier way to interact with Copilot. Rather than manually launching the app and clicking on the microphone icon, you now have the option to trigger a voice conversation with a simple hotkey press. A Quick Overview of the "Press to Talk" Feature...

Copilot on Windows: "Press to Talk" Begins Rolling Out to Windows Insiders Hello Windows Insiders! Microsoft has just kicked off the rollout of a new update for the Copilot app on Windows through the Microsoft Store, and one of the most exciting features is the introduction of the "Press to...

In an exciting move for Windows users and AI enthusiasts alike, Microsoft has announced that its Copilot assistant will now offer unlimited access to both its voice capabilities and the advanced Think Deeper feature powered by OpenAI’s o1 reasoning model. This bold update removes previous limits...

Learn more about the privacy settings for speech, voice activation, inking, and typing in Windows 10. Continue reading...

Earlier today, Link Removed about getting a new build as soon as possible. I am excited to report that we have released Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview Build 14356 to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. This build has a good set of fixes I think Insiders will enjoy! Here’s what’s new in Build...

Learn how to work with Link Removed on your Surface to get stuff done. Your personal digital assistant can track packages and flights, give you show times, remind you to pick up groceries, schedule meetings, and even send email messages for you. Link Removed Cortana is your virtual assistant...

So many looks, so many apps for Lumia! Capturing an interesting selfie means more than pointing your Lumia camera at your face and snapping a photo. Many apps exist to spice up your personal style and highlight your mood, ambition level, and even sneakiness. Check out these free selfie apps...

Hi Before I updated to the final version of Cortana I could get her to play my music by saying, "Hey Cortana, Play my music.". Now she responds saying Sure thing playing your music. Then she says, "Something's not right, try again in a little bit". I've removed all my playlists, cleaned...

Wake-on-Voice technology developed by Intel allows you to wake your PC by invoking Cortana. read more Continue reading...

For decades science fiction movies have been imagining the future as one where humans talk to machines just as naturally as they speak to family and friends. In reality, however, using voice to interact with machines has been maddeningly frustrating, with Siri often mistaking “open up my email”...

Cortana, the Windows Phone voice-activated digital assistant, now works on desktops, laptops and tablets running the preview edition of Windows 10. Continue reading...

I love the speech recognition. It actually works, is useful, and is fun. But I would like to know if there is a way to customize the voice commands, such as addressing the computer as a name to activate it, instead of "Start listening" (nerdy, I know, but AWESOME). Or for further customization...