The Google Chrome web browser and Chrome OS have offered support to the detection of the famous phrase magical "OK Google" for over a year. To do this, simply type chrome: // flags in the browser address bar, find the Google OK experimental feature, and click on the submit button.
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But until recently, this process allowed you to just use your voice to search the web after opening a new tab. Today, there is a way to configure a Chromebook so that it is always listening . This means that the operating system listening all the time the words "OK Google" no matter what you do or what pages are open.
The Evangelist of Google, François Beaufort, notes that you'll need a Chromebook running the dev version of Chrome OS to enjoy . Again, it will go to the page chrome: // flags and activate the option enable-hotword-hardware . Therefore, you should be able to go to the Chrome OS settings, and choose an option ( "Enable Ok Google to start a voice search" ) to access the "OK Google" at any time.
Once done, you can use voice search at any time on your Chromebook, and that as soon as the screen is unlocked. It does not matter if an empty tab is open or not. In other words, you can be watching a movie, surfing the web, or search for your next screen, and you'll always be able to ask a question such as, "What time is it? "Or" Will it rain tomorrow? ".
It is important to keep in mind that this is still an experimental feature , and present in the developer version of the operating system, suggesting that it is impossible to say when it will make its appearance the consumer version of Chrome OS, and if it happens one day.
If for some reason you want to check out what Google has stored for your profile regarding the activity of your voice, you can do it on a page history . And, if you want to check the source for this feature, be sure to visit Chromium Code Review .
Google is not the only company looking to grow its virtual assistant system on its desktop operating system. Indeed, leaks suggest that Windows 10 will include a version of the Microsoft virtual assistant Cortana on a desktop computer. It would also be close to be announced. Regarding Apple, has spent several years that we hear that Siri will jump from iOS to Mac OS X, but to date it became real.
Do many people will actually use virtual assistants on their PC remains to be seen, but push on a desktop environment is expected to popularize the system, while significantly improving their functionality.
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But until recently, this process allowed you to just use your voice to search the web after opening a new tab. Today, there is a way to configure a Chromebook so that it is always listening . This means that the operating system listening all the time the words "OK Google" no matter what you do or what pages are open.
The Evangelist of Google, François Beaufort, notes that you'll need a Chromebook running the dev version of Chrome OS to enjoy . Again, it will go to the page chrome: // flags and activate the option enable-hotword-hardware . Therefore, you should be able to go to the Chrome OS settings, and choose an option ( "Enable Ok Google to start a voice search" ) to access the "OK Google" at any time.
Once done, you can use voice search at any time on your Chromebook, and that as soon as the screen is unlocked. It does not matter if an empty tab is open or not. In other words, you can be watching a movie, surfing the web, or search for your next screen, and you'll always be able to ask a question such as, "What time is it? "Or" Will it rain tomorrow? ".
It is important to keep in mind that this is still an experimental feature , and present in the developer version of the operating system, suggesting that it is impossible to say when it will make its appearance the consumer version of Chrome OS, and if it happens one day.
If for some reason you want to check out what Google has stored for your profile regarding the activity of your voice, you can do it on a page history . And, if you want to check the source for this feature, be sure to visit Chromium Code Review .
Google is not the only company looking to grow its virtual assistant system on its desktop operating system. Indeed, leaks suggest that Windows 10 will include a version of the Microsoft virtual assistant Cortana on a desktop computer. It would also be close to be announced. Regarding Apple, has spent several years that we hear that Siri will jump from iOS to Mac OS X, but to date it became real.
Do many people will actually use virtual assistants on their PC remains to be seen, but push on a desktop environment is expected to popularize the system, while significantly improving their functionality.