Talking to the TV, and getting a response

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At least two companies are developing speech-recognition products that will let viewers change channels with voice prompts.
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Not such a good idea.
by NWLB April 5, 2005 6:30 PM PDT: OK, take the Patriot Act, mix in a TV that understands what I say, and everytime a 100,000,000 fans watch their favorite sports team get the shaft from the officals, the TV is going to call in a death threat to the police.

Oy.

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