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amsalpemkcus · Jul 29, 2006, 12:26 PM

let's set so double the killer delete select all!"

Noise recognition!

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...21217782777472

Kerrigan · Jul 29, 2006, 12:32 PM

This is not very surprising, given that voice recognition software has never worked properly. Dunno what idiot decided that it would be a good idea to demonstrate it in front of an audience.

Jawbone54 · Jul 29, 2006, 12:33 PM

Ahhhh Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha!!!

amsalpemkcus · Jul 29, 2006, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by Kerrigan

This is not very surprising, given that voice recognition software has never worked properly. Dunno what idiot decided that it would be a good idea to demonstrate it in front of an audience.

I think MS could use your insights.

amsalpemkcus · Jul 29, 2006, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by Kerrigan

This is not very surprising, given that voice recognition software has never worked properly. Dunno what idiot decided that it would be a good idea to demonstrate it in front of an audience.

I think MS could use your profound insights.

smacintush · Jul 29, 2006, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by Kerrigan

This is not very surprising, given that voice recognition software has never worked properly. Dunno what idiot decided that it would be a good idea to demonstrate it in front of an audience.

No kidding. Talk about a bad combo: Voice recognition + M$.

Does anyone even care about voice recognition? I feel like a moron talking to my computer, especially when it doesn't catch something and I have to repeat it 2 or 3 times…

chris v · Jul 29, 2006, 01:54 PM

"Okay. I'm glad you're enjoying this." (because I, clearly, am not)

mdc · Jul 29, 2006, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by smacintush

No kidding. Talk about a bad combo: Voice recognition + M$.

Does anyone even care about voice recognition? I feel like a moron talking to my computer, especially when it doesn't catch something and I have to repeat it 2 or 3 times…

I agree, it's like voice dialing on cellphones.
"Dial John" ... "John. Dial John" ... "Dial John Smith" ... "DIAL JOHN SMITH'S CELLPHONE!"

It would've been so much easier to go into the phonebook and choose John Smith and dial, and in this case, with voice recognition, typing is a lot less stressful.

Dark Helmet · Jul 30, 2006, 02:31 PM

One thing you gotta love about Microsoft is that they are always good for a laugh.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...21217782777472

davesimondotcom · Jul 30, 2006, 02:47 PM

Voice wreck-ignition.

If ambient noise is a factor, how do they expect it to work in a workplace - with ringing phones, conversations, etc.?

greenamp · 02:57 PM

Apparently it only works in the vacuum of space.

davesimondotcom · Jul 30, 2006, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by greenamp

Apparently it only works int he vacuum of space.

That would be appropriate since it sucks.

Dark Helmet · Jul 30, 2006, 03:01 PM

Originally Posted by davesimondotcom

Voice wreck-ignition.

If ambient noise is a factor, how do they expect it to work in a workplace - with ringing phones, conversations, etc.?

Ya really, like the newscaster pointed out it was dead ass silent when he dictated to it.

Mastrap · Jul 30, 2006, 08:02 PM

Many years ago, in a moment of madness, I purchased a copy of IBM's Via Voice for Macintosh. I learned two things.

1. We talk differently to how we write.
2. Voice recognition doesn't work like it does in Startrek.

hyteckit · Jul 30, 2006, 08:19 PM

Hahah.... funny as hell!

Salty · Jul 31, 2006, 03:31 AM

I guess Microsoft wanted to make sure they caught up to Apple in the bad voice recognition dept

brassplayersrock² · Jul 31, 2006, 09:10 PM

and now it's national news on google:
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/windows/w...rns-191020.php

ironknee · Jul 31, 2006, 10:28 PM

jobs said in an interview once about voice recognition...something like it may work 99% of the time but it's the 1% thats really fuct...(my word)