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Technology1h 50m ago

The game 'Forza Horizon 6' includes a car horn that mimics the sound of a Microsoft Teams Meeting notification, which has startled players.

England

Who
A university worker and player of 'Forza Horizon 6'
What
The game 'Forza Horizon 6' includes a car horn that mimics the sound of a Microsoft Teams Meeting notification, which has startled players.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:35:31 GMT · 1h 50m ago
Where
England ·
Why
The game developers included the Microsoft Teams Meeting horn as a 'sadistic (and entirely on-brand) genius' feature.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The inclusion of this realistic notification sound in a popular racing game highlights how ubiquitous online meeting platforms like Microsoft Teams have become in daily life, even influencing entertainment experiences in unexpected ways. It creates a humorous, albeit startling, effect for players.

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  1. Currently Reading1h 50m ago
    The game 'Forza Horizon 6' includes a car horn that mimics the sound of a Microsoft Teams Meeting notification, which has startled players.
  2. Technology1h 50m 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. Technology1h 50m 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.
    Open article

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