Google Launches Voice Search Hotword Extension For Chrome

An anonymous reader writes "Google has launched the Google Voice Search Hotword extension for Chrome, bringing the 'OK Google' feature to the desktop. You can download the new tool, currently in beta, now directly from the Chrome Web Store. Android users with version 4.4 KitKat will recognize the feature: it lets you talk to Google without first clicking or typing. It's completely hands-free, provided you're already on Google.com: just say 'OK Google' and then ask your question." Quick, someone wire Pocketsphinx up to Firefox, or integrate Simon into Krunner.

Comments

So They're Always listenening?

[Cornwallis]

"...it lets you talk to Google without first clicking or typing."

EFF has been sending out stickers to cover cameras on devices. Let's hope they start sending out little cotton balls to plug mics.

Now google can oogle to your conversations

[goombah99]

Just as google reads all your e-mail, not just what you search for, to "help you" get better advertising. they will no doubt listen to everything you say, not just what you search for, in order to improve their service to you. It's all about you.