Two years in the past Microsoft launched the Harman Kardon Invoke Cortana-powered speaker for $199. That value didn’t final lengthy, and a yr later Microsoft was clearing it for $100. The speaker featured high-quality audio system and regardless of missing the wide selection of third social gathering expertise might do the fundamentals greater than nicely, because of Cortana integration.
Microsoft lately introduced nevertheless that they’re pivoting Cortana to enterprise and productiveness and would take away plenty of shopper options for Windows 10 20H1 comparable to:
Bing Instant AnswersJokes and different assistant conversations.Timers
It appears greater than Windows 10 customers are affected nevertheless, as many Harman Kardon Invoke customers are complaining that fundamental expertise not work on their units.
One consumer complained:
Since yesterday neither of my HK Invokes (I’ve a number of) creates reminders or provides to lists anymore. Saying “remind me to” or “add to list” offers “Sorry, I can’t help with that”. Music, climate, and common searches work as anticipated. Is there a backend drawback? I’ll be resetting one in all my Invokes to see if the issue goes away, however has anybody else observed this?
UPDATE the plot thickens: “Alexa, open Cortana” isn’t engaged on my echo units.
Another observe:
I’m within the US and no expertise are working for me besides on my laptop computer and desktop. Both Invokes are subsequent to ineffective.
A 3rd mentioned:
Ditto for me. Both of my Invokes are lifeless paperweights. A number of customers have posted related experiences to Microsoft neighborhood discussion board.
That thread at Microsoft Answers doesn’t embody any helpful recommendation from Microsoft however many extra customers complaining.
Given that Microsoft is making back-end modifications to Cortana, it appears, like most different Microsoft {hardware} adventures, the Cortana speaker’s days are numbered.
Are any of our readers affected? Let us know under.
