Watch Cortana, Siri, and Google Now Yell at Each Other and Go Insane

Cortana is the newest member of the virtual assistant family , so we thought we’d get the whole crew together for a chat. Turns out getting a sit-down between Siri, and Google Now is not only funny, but also a great glimpse at how the world will work after the machines finally take over.

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Cortana vs. Siri vs. Google Now: The Ultimate Voice Control Showdown

Windows Phone 8.1 is here , and with it comes not only with a notification center(!) but a brand new Halo-flavored voice assistant. But how does Cortana shape up against her competitors, who have a year or two of experience on her? Surprisingly well.

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Windows Phone 8.1 Review: Gloriously Good Enough

Windows Phone 8.1 Review: Gloriously Good Enough

Windows 8.1’s recent update was a subtle but effective boost. Windows Phone‘s 8.1 power up follows the same cues. It’s not mind-blowing, it’s not world-changing, it’s nothing to jump around and scream about, but it turns Windows Phone into something it’s never quite been before: an OS that’s totally good enough.

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Windows Phone 8.1's Cortana Is Google Now Plus Siri

Windows Phone 8.1's Cortana Is Google Now Plus Siri

Today at the Build Developer Conference, Microsoft is showing off the newest version of its phone OS, Windows Phone 8.1. And now, Windows Phone now has its own personal assistant: Cortana.

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Is This Samsung’s First Windows Phone 8.1 Handset?

Is This Samsung’s First Windows Phone 8.1 Handset?

Nokia may be readying its own Android phone for Verizon, but it also looks like Samsung could be working on its own Windows Phone 8.1 device for the carrier, too—at least if this Evleaks post is to be believed.

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