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Siri To Power Mercedes-Benz Car Systems
redletterdave writes "Mercedes-Benz unveiled plans on Monday to use Siri, Apple's AI personal assistant exclusive to the iPhone 4S, to power its electronics system called 'Drive Kit Plus,' which will essentially let drivers access their iPhone apps while driving using voice commands. With Siri, Mercedes drivers will have a hands-free solution to listen to music, change channels on the radio, send texts, or make calls. 'Drive Kit Plus' will also come pre-installed with a number of social networks, so drivers will even be able to update their Twitter accounts and post messages to Facebook. Siri will also be integrated with Garmin's GPS system, so drivers can navigate and get directions with simple voice commands. With this move, Mercedes-Benz earns the distinction of being the first carmaker to integrate Apple technology into its vehicles' in-car systems."
The world does not need more self-absorbed iPhone users talking to the wannabe AI in their phone.
I tried telling my iPhone that it was highly favoured with the Lord, and, behold, it shall conceive in its womb, and bring forth a son. Unfortunately, nothing happened. Maybe I should have more clearly enunciated?
Help I'm a rock.
I have discovered the root of your issue. Have you tried not being a rock?
"Set me a wake-up alarm at 9am". And Siri dutifully sets "me a wake up" alarm at 9am.
Siri could be smarter. Siri could also understand me with accuracy that doesn't force me to hover my finger over the edit query button.
Don't paper over the issue.
Faster! Faster! Faster would be better!
My college sophomore son grabbed his apartment mate's 4s and said "Wake me up at 3am and remind me to masturbate". He was awoken at 3am by his roommate yelling at him.