Microsoft's Siri-like Cortana assistant demonstrated on video

Microsoft is preparing to release its very own Siri alternative in Windows Phone 8.1. While details and screenshots have provided some of the features of Cortana, the name for Microsoft's digital personal assistant, a video has emerged today that shows the voice-activated assistant in action. Unleash The Phones has published a two-minute that demonstrates the setup process for Cortana. It appears that Cortana will require a Microsoft Account to function, and it's activated after a set of questions and the ability to set what nickname the assistant will use to speak to you. Example questions include "what are a couple of the most enjoyable parts of your everyday evenings?" and "when you think about food, what’s most important to you...

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