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Technology3h 4m ago

A new 'Microsoft Teams Meeting' horn in the game 'Forza Horizon 6' is being used by players to prank others by mimicking an incoming work call.

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Who
Forbes (author Matt Gardner)
What
A new 'Microsoft Teams Meeting' horn in the game 'Forza Horizon 6' is being used by players to prank others by mimicking an incoming work call.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:35:31 GMT · 3h 4m ago
Where
Tokyo City (in-game) ·
Why
The game developers included a horn that replicates the sound of a Microsoft Teams call, which players use to startle others.
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How this affects you

This new feature in 'Forza Horizon 6' leverages a common work-from-home sound to create humorous, albeit sudden, interactions for players, showcasing how digital culture permeates gaming experiences.

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  1. Technology3h 4m ago
    The game 'Forza Horizon 6' includes a car horn that mimics the sound of a Microsoft Teams Meeting notification, which has startled players.
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  2. Technology3h 4m ago
    A player of 'Forza Horizon 6' experienced a 'jumpscare' when another player's car, equipped with a 'Microsoft Teams Meeting' horn, emulated an incoming call sound in the game.
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  3. Currently Reading3h 4m ago
    A new 'Microsoft Teams Meeting' horn in the game 'Forza Horizon 6' is being used by players to prank others by mimicking an incoming work call.

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