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Re:Voice assistants failed because they serve their makers m... by jabroni_salad on Wednesday December 14, 2022 @10:54AM (#33985262)
Weird take. I think the real reason they failed is because people don't actually want much from them after the novelty factor wears off.

"By the way, I can..."

You are a light switch

"Oh my god"

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Re:Voice assistants failed because they serve their makers m... by eimrine on Wednesday December 14, 2022 @03:06PM (#33989514)
What I might possibly want from an adware service? Should I expect them to help me get rid of keyboard?
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Re:Voice assistants failed because they serve their makers m... by jabroni_salad on Wednesday December 14, 2022 @04:50PM (#33991108)
yeah... zero touch kitchen timers, music playing, and other doodad control is desirable. If you ever develop arthritis or get old you will see what I mean.

I'm not sure why techbros thought it would be the next multi-zillion dollar idea, though. Even with the adware they arent exactly making money from it.

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