Smart appliances poser: Talk to them, or text 'em?
But maybe there's no need for any human command - smarter machines can learn and anticipate our habits
Singapore
IN TODAY'S so-called smart home, you can dim the lights, order more toothpaste or tell the kids to go to bed simply by talking to a small Wifi-connected speaker, such as Amazon's Echo or Google's Home.
This voice-first market - combining voice with artificial intelligence (AI) - barely existed in 2014. This year, Voice Labs, a consultancy, expects 24.5 million appliances to be shipped.
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