How to activate Cortana voice recognition on your Xbox One

The latest Xbox One update includes plenty of features to please gamers, but gaming has never been the sole focus of Microsoft's console. While Microsoft has moved away from its goal of taking over your television, bringing its Cortana digital voice assistant to the platform shows the company, it hasn't given up on the idea of putting a smart hub in your living room. We'll show you how to activate Cortana on your Xbox One and let you know just how useful it can be. Microsoft's digital assistant goes a long way toward turning your Xbox One into a big-screened Amazon Echo, as the robot inside your Xbox is always listening and willing to offer a helping hand. If you want to know the weather report, a sports score, or the latest action flicks you're just a "Hey, Cortana" away.