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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."

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  1. Best feature by bonch · · Score: 5, Funny

    Of course, the best feature of a voice-controlled remote would be to yell out, "Where the hell are you?" and have it respond, "Over here!"

  2. Old Technology by sparkhead · · Score: 5, Funny

    We had these when I was a kid.

    They were called "children".

  3. From the article by Infinityis · · Score: 5, Funny

    It comes with a handy reference card that helpfully explains "You can also find an actor in an Adult program by saying 'Find Adult Actor' and the actor's name".

    Aha! The true purpose is revealed! Naturally, one's hands will be occupied when searching for adult actors...

  4. Oh god no... by qyiet · · Score: 5, Funny

    Personally, I'm waiting for the version that interfaces with your brain.

    What, so it changes to the playboy channel every 3 min?

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

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