What Does Cortana Mean?

Cortana is described by Microsoft, its creator, as a “digital assistant.” It uses the Bing search engine to produce information answers to users, and also offers reminders, notebook features and calendar options. Cortana ships with various Microsoft operating systems for computers and other devices, including Windows 10 Mobile.

Techopedia Explains Cortana

Released in 2014, Cortana is in many ways Microsoft’s answer to Apple’s more famous Siri system that is built into modern iPhones. Both of these virtual assistants work rather similarly – both of them are able to take questions and input from users, and answer in a way that simulates a kind of artificial intelligence.