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Author:  pcernie [ Sat Nov 07, 2009 3:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Microsoft vision of future has us talking to TVs
http://www.techradar.com/news/world-of- ... tvs-647766

Quote:
"I'll shout at my television set, 'Hey Bill, did you see Tiger make that putt?' and Microsoft software will wake up in the TV, it will recognise my voice, it will know when I say 'Bill' I mean Bill Gates, it'll find him wherever he is, it will see whether he's willing to be interrupted for the call."

Assuming he is, the rub comes in easily facilitating some wallet opening:

"Maybe Bill will say, 'Yes Steve, but what golf ball is he using?' I'll literally take my finger and I'll point at the golf ball, a search will go on across the internet to figure out what ball it is, and I'll say 'Hey Bill, that's the new Nike ball, shall I order some for you too?'"


OK, being interrupted while watching TV is annoying, being interrupted by a hyper Ballmer will just be traumatic :shock:

Especially if there's kids in the room :oops:

Maybe people do, but I've often wondered if enough research is done to find out if people actually want functions like this, enough for it not to cost the earth and therefore be niche...
Author:  Angelic [ Sun Nov 08, 2009 11:54 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Microsoft vision of future has us talking to TVs
I think that'll revolutionise advertising - who's been really interested in an advert for something only to not follow it up at all once the next attack of light and sound comes onto the screen? Would be great if we can just point at the product and have another screen (Possibly PiP, we'll have even massive-er screens by then!) bring up details of the product/service whilst you continue to watch and you can even save it until later.

Or what about someone particularly atrocious coming on xfactor? The amount of times i've been playing a game only to have my housemates shout up the stairs "YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS! QUICK! QUICK!" is uncountable, and if they could just send me the feed of what's happening on their screen to my second monitor I could continue gaming and not miss out on what they want me to see (and will inevitably bombard me with later) or alternatively not rush downstairs to see some crap on TV/miss the crap on TV that I have interest in whatsoever).

It could get annoying with inconsiderate friends though ^_^
Author:  pcernie [ Sun Nov 08, 2009 12:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Microsoft vision of future has us talking to TVs
I personally could do without all that - I go out of my way to avoid ads and I get kinda blunt with people who try to tell me about Mutant X-Factor... ;)
Author:  big_D [ Sun Nov 08, 2009 4:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Microsoft vision of future has us talking to TVs
Steve Ballmer wrote:
Specifically, Ballmer says the Microsoft 'three screens, one cloud' scenario, where phones, PCs and TVs link to all our data stored remotely, will enable our gadgets to access whatever we need without us bothering with the nuts and bolts of the technology.

So, you are watching TV with your girlfriend, parents and kids... Whose data is displayed on the TV? :shock:
Author:  pcernie [ Sun Nov 08, 2009 4:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Microsoft vision of future has us talking to TVs
big_D wrote:
Steve Ballmer wrote:
Specifically, Ballmer says the Microsoft 'three screens, one cloud' scenario, where phones, PCs and TVs link to all our data stored remotely, will enable our gadgets to access whatever we need without us bothering with the nuts and bolts of the technology.

So, you are watching TV with your girlfriend, parents and kids... Whose data is displayed on the TV? :shock:


The kids... Who else would be arsed with it all? ;)
Author:  forquare1 [ Sun Nov 08, 2009 4:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Microsoft vision of future has us talking to TVs
I can see this fizzling out, or becoming a standard. It just depends if the price is right and the infrastructure is there. Otherwise it'll be a 'great' idea before it's time.

I'm not sure about it, but the world is moving more and more into that direction of computing.
Author:  paulzolo [ Sun Nov 08, 2009 7:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Microsoft vision of future has us talking to TVs
Sorry -I don’t get it. I feel a right tool talking to my computer anyway - even when I’m using it for Skype or recording video tutorials. I just feel awkward. TAlking to my TV? Err. Hmm.
Author:  gavomatic57 [ Sun Nov 08, 2009 11:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Microsoft vision of future has us talking to TVs
I don't particularly want TV's that can facilitate two-way interaction..it sounds a bit like those screens they had in Nineteen Eighty Four that they weren't allowed to cover up...
Author:  rustybucket [ Mon Nov 09, 2009 12:17 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Microsoft vision of future has us talking to TVs
gavomatic57 wrote:
I don't particularly want TV's that can facilitate two-way interaction..it sounds a bit like those screens they had in Nineteen Eighty Four that they weren't allowed to cover up...

You mean Telescreens

I think that Ballmer's correct on a very important underlying point. At present, in order to use technologies and especially to link them together, one has to get intimately involved with the nuts and bolts of the technology. For instance, using a media centre PC is such a technical exercise that, in at least the couple of years, few people are likely to install one or, indeed, to be able to install one.

If these very good technologies are going to gain wider usage then the designer needs to make sure the end user not only doesn't see drives or folders, formats or codecs etc. but also shouldn't ever have to worry about linking equipment with or without cables. At the moment it's all just too complicated for the vast majority of people. Hell, I'm an electronics engineer and even I get confused.
Author:  JJW009 [ Mon Nov 09, 2009 1:59 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Microsoft vision of future has us talking to TVs
rustybucket wrote:
At the moment it's all just too complicated for the vast majority of people. Hell, I'm an electronics engineer and even I get confused.

QFT.

Anything that makes the true capability of modern communications more accessible is most welcome. I think my granny might actually MSN me if she could do it by shouting at the telly.
Author:  paulzolo [ Mon Nov 09, 2009 10:30 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Microsoft vision of future has us talking to TVs
The last thing I want when I’m watching telly is someone shouting at me through it. This is being sold as a way for people to get talking to friends and relatives, but just wait for the direct advertising to get to you.

Quote:
Hey, I see you’re watching The Travel Show - hey we can do you a great deal on this right now. What do you say?
Author:  bobbdobbs [ Mon Nov 09, 2009 2:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Microsoft vision of future has us talking to TVs
paulzolo wrote:
The last thing I want when I’m watching telly is someone shouting at me through it. This is being sold as a way for people to get talking to friends and relatives, but just wait for the direct advertising to get to you.

Quote:
Hey, I see you’re watching The Travel Show - hey we can do you a great deal on this right now. What do you say?


Just worry when Kleenex get into the fray...
Quote:
I see your watching the late night special...shall I order another box for you
:lol: :lol: :lol:
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