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A Voice-Controlled TV Remote

Posted by timothy on from the your-little-sister-doesn't-count dept.

Pankaj Arora writes "California-based Agile TV aims to 'change the way people watch TV' via the creation of its voice-controlled TV remote, Promptu. From the article: 'The Promptu remote is designed to replace a conventional remote control and includes a "Talk" button and a built-in microphone, together with an infra-red receiver used in conjunction with an existing cable box.' Personally, I'm waiting for the version that interfaces with your brain."

3 of 185 comments (clear)

  1. Worthless... by Dan+East · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Excuse my cynicism, but if I have to push a button in the first place, why shouldn't I just press the appropriate button to perform the desired command?

    Dan East

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    Better known as 318230.
  2. Re:Best feature by Infinityis · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Which, of course, becomes useless if you apply it to a number of devices. Might work better if it responds to "Where are you, remote control?"

  3. Better yet by bonch · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Let's make the remote control pointless and have the TV itself be voice-activated.