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Re:Someone has to say it: Voice assistants are not doing it ... by t-sauer on Wednesday November 23, 2022 @05:56AM (#33717636)
I think the best use cases for voice assistants are when you don’t have free hands. I have two scenarios where I use voice assistants: setting a timer while cooking and changing the music while showering. Both could be done by other means as well but they wouldn‘t be more convenient.
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Re:Someone has to say it: Voice assistants are not doing it ... by jfoster on Wednesday November 23, 2022 @06:52AM (#33718039)
Asking the time whilst getting ready.
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Re:Someone has to say it: Voice assistants are not doing it ... by rightbyte on Wednesday November 23, 2022 @07:02AM (#33718110)
Seems like a perfect fit for a clock?
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Re:Someone has to say it: Voice assistants are not doing it ... by bambax on Wednesday November 23, 2022 @07:06AM (#33718153)
Or a watch?
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Re:Someone has to say it: Voice assistants are not doing it ... by HPsquared on Wednesday November 23, 2022 @07:23AM (#33718289)
Apple watch does have Siri, I suppose. They could be really bold and remove the screen.
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Re:Someone has to say it: Voice assistants are not doing it ... by Razengan on Wednesday November 23, 2022 @06:12PM (#33725722)
> They could be really bold and remove the screen.

Then it would be called AirPods.

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Re:Someone has to say it: Voice assistants are not doing it ... by rightbyte on Wednesday November 23, 2022 @07:17AM (#33718240)
Both or either would suffice.
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Re:Someone has to say it: Voice assistants are not doing it ... by teambob on Wednesday November 23, 2022 @07:05AM (#33718139)
Also when driving but Siri / Google assistant are more applicable for that use case
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Re:Someone has to say it: Voice assistants are not doing it ... by palebluedot on Wednesday November 23, 2022 @08:48AM (#33719022)
Exactly. For instance, in the mornings Google Assistant has been really useful for when I say "OK Google, Good Morning". It then runs through and tells me:

* Current time, and weather forecast for the day

* Upcoming meetings today

* My current commute time to work, including traffic

* NPR news podcast

So during my routine of letting the dogs out, starting the coffee, etc. in the morning, I get the daily "essential" info.

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