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To: tnsaf who wrote (735)	10/23/2011 7:14:24 AM
From: JakeStraw	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 834

>>A good article on the subject: h ttp://techcrunch.com/2011/10/05/apple-siri-nuance/ Great find! I wonder if Apple might eventually acquire Nuance..?

To: tnsaf who wrote (735)	10/28/2011 8:13:42 AM
From: JakeStraw	Respond to of 834

Apple engineers and designers, spurred by Mr. Jobs, have been struggling for years to find a new interface for the television. One of the biggest hurdles, according to people with knowledge of the project, has been replacing the television set’s annoying best friend: the awkward and confusing remote control. Apple would give people a way to choose the content on their television that is as easy as choosing the content on their iPod, iPhone or iPad. Alternative remote ideas floated by Apple included a wireless keyboard and mouse, or using an iPod, iPhone or iPad as a remote. None of these concepts worked. But there was one “I finally cracked it” moment, when Apple realized you could just talk to your television. Enter Siri. bits.blogs.nytimes.com