Neowin News Feed for: Invoke

Harman Kardon's Invoke speaker gets an update to kill Cortana

Rich Woods — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:42:01 +0000

Harman Kardon has detailed the changes to expect in a firmware update for the Invoke that's about to roll out, which will remove Microsoft Cortana functionality from the smart speaker. Read more...

Cortana mobile apps to be killed in January, to also be removed from Surface Headphones

Abhay V — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 17:50:49 +0000

Microsoft has provided more information on the changes coming to Cortana. All third-party skills will lose support from September, with support for devices like the Invoke being killed next year. Read more...

Microsoft reportedly working on multi-voice recognition for Cortana

Rich Woods — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 22:48:01 +0000

According to a new report, some users are seeing a feature in the Cortana app that allows them to train their voice, along with up to five other users, for multi-voice recognition on Invoke and Xbox. Read more...

Cortana gets Outlook integration, limited to Windows 10 and Invoke

Dreyer Smit — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 08:18:01 +0000

If you've been patiently waiting for the ability to have Cortana read your emails back to you while you're sipping on tea, despair no more; as Microsoft officially rolled out Outlook email integration Read more...

Reminder: You can now get the Harmon Kardon Invoke for $99.95

Timi Cantisano — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 01:14:01 +0000

While you might be settling in to feast on some delectable treats, the Microsoft Store has started its Black Friday sale. You can now pick up the recently released Harmon Kardon Invoke for half off. Read more...

Microsoft reveals big discounts on its Surface Pro, Laptop, and Mixed Reality

Timi Cantisano — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 18:22:01 +0000

The holiday season is almost upon us and it looks like Microsoft is firmly getting into the spirit by offering upcoming discounts on the Surface Pro, Laptop, and its Mixed Reality devices. Read more...

Harman Kardon Invoke review: A great product that needs time to mature

Rich Woods — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 19:04:02 +0000

Harman Kardon's Invoke speaker is the first smart speaker to be powered by Microsoft's Cortana voice assistant, competing with Amazon's Echo and Google's Home. Here's our review of the device. Read more...

Harman Kardon Invoke unboxing and first impressions

Rich Woods — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 13:00:08 +0000

Microsoft and Harman Kardon finally announced the availability of the Cortana-powered Invoke speaker today, and we've got one. Here's our unboxing and first impressions video with the device. Read more...

The Harman Kardon Invoke will be available on October 22 for $199

Rich Woods — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 13:00:02 +0000

Microsoft and Harman Kardon announced today that the Cortana-powered Invoke smart speaker will be available beginning this Sunday, on October 22, for the price of $199, but only in the U.S. Read more...

Microsoft pulls Invoke listing after showing release date and specs

Rich Woods — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 18:00:32 +0000

After it was discovered earlier today that Harman Kardon's Cortana-powered Invoke speaker has a listing in the Microsoft Store, the company has now pulled the listing after showing the specs and date. Read more...

Harman Kardon's Cortana-powered Invoke shows up on the Microsoft Store [Update]

Rich Woods — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 16:08:52 +0000

Spotted by Twitter user WalkingCat, Harman Kardon's Cortanna-powered smart speaker, the Invoke, has shown up on the Microsoft Store for $199.95, but it's unavailable for purchase right now. Read more...

7 Days: A week of Paint's brush with death, Windows 10 anticipation, and a Flashy finale

Andy Weir — Sat, 29 Jul 2017 15:00:11 +0000

From WTF Joe and Android O-MG, to Holo pursuits, Google results, developer delights, the rise of the machines, and the Neanderthal app store, it's our handy roundup of the week's top tech news. Read more...

Harman Kardon's Cortana powered speaker specs, user manual and photos revealed

Hussain Jazlaan — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 20:52:01 +0000

The FCC has posted the full specifications, user manual and some photos of both the exterior and the interior of Harman Kardon's upcoming Alexa competitor Invoke, powered by Cortana. Read more...

Microsoft and Harman Kardon launch private beta program for Cortana-powered Invoke speaker

Rich Woods — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 23:29:03 +0000

Microsoft and Harman Kardon are sending out early beta units of the Cortana-powered Invoke smart speaker for at-home testing, in a private beta program called the 'Cortana Friends & Family Trial'. Read more...

Microsoft's Cortana assistant can now help you track your health and fitness with Fitbit

Andy Weir — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 16:05:18 +0000

Microsoft has announced a new skill for Cortana, making it easier for Fitbit users to monitor their health and fitness goals on Windows 10, Android iOS, "and soon on the Harman Kardon Invoke speaker." Read more...

Amazon to take the fight to Apple with Echo's sequel

Gurkaran Singh — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 22:22:02 +0000

According to a report, the smart home appliance that started the fad of home assistants is set to get an upgrade later this year. The design is said to be sleeker to compete with the likes of Homepod. Read more...

Microsoft signs HP as a partner for Cortana-powered speakers and Intel for reference devices

Rich Woods — Wed, 10 May 2017 15:01:05 +0000

Microsoft announced new partners for its venture into Cortana-powered speakers at its Build 2017 developer conference day one keynote today, which include HP, and Intel for reference platforms. Read more...

Microsoft and Harman Kardon formally announce the Cortana-powered Invoke speaker

Rich Woods — Mon, 08 May 2017 14:22:01 +0000

After posting a product page for its new Cortana-powered speaker, Microsoft and Harman Kardon both announced the Invoke today, which will be made available in the fall of this year. Read more...

Harman Kardon reveals its new Cortana-powered Invoke speaker

Rich Woods — Mon, 08 May 2017 03:36:01 +0000

Harman Kardon has posted a product page on its website for its upcoming Invoke speaker, which is meant to be a Cortana-powered competitor to Amazon's Echo or Google's Home smart speakers. Read more...

Microsoft reveals new Cortana-based Invoke speaker supports Spotify and other music services

Andy Weir — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 18:17:27 +0000

An update to the Cortana app on Android has confirmed that Harman Kardon's new Invoke speaker - which will use voice controls powered by the digital assistant - will support a range of music services. Read more...

Harman Kardon's Cortana-powered speaker christened 'Invoke', features Skype integration

Gurkaran Singh — Sat, 08 Apr 2017 16:28:01 +0000

Not much is known about the upcoming Harman Kardon speaker powered by Cortana, but a new report suggests that the speaker, said to be called the 'Invoke', will have built-in Skype integration. Read more...