Google, Speech Recognition, And Android Phones

A fascinating article in Slate this morning about Google’s research in speech recognition. If you’ve got an Android phone, try this: Hit the microphone icon on the home screen, then ask, "How many angstroms in a mile?" Use your normal speaking...

Blocking The Skype Toolbar

Skype has become one of the names that almost everyone recognizes – one of the only programs with name recognition for online voice and video chats. The company is moving aggressively to make Skype available on every computer and mobile device – iPhone,...