Microsoft to turn Windows 10 PCs into smart home hubs

Microsoft is planning to turn Windows 10 PCs into smart home hubs in next major update, scheduled for September. According to internal documents seen by The Verge, HomeHub will support devices from Philips Hue, Nest, SmartThings, Insteon, and Wink. The update is aimed primarily at'kitchen-PCs' that are used by all the family, and Microsoft is reportedly working with HP and Lenovo to create PCs similar to Amazon's Echo Show, announced a few days ago. Shared calendars, to-do lists, notes, and apps will also be part of the update. Users will be able to change settings on smart home devices from across the room with Cortana, Microsoft's own virtual assistant.