http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/ Engadget Comments for DARPA-based Siri virtual assistant hits the App Store, smartphone sentience can't be far behind (video) http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/Feb 5th 2010 12:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/I second that. The android community also needs this. Although there is Sherpa. ]]>Feb 5th 2010 12:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/Feb 5th 2010 12:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/Feb 5th 2010 1:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://siri.com/about/]]>Feb 5th 2010 2:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/Feb 5th 2010 9:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/Feb 5th 2010 3:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/Feb 5th 2010 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/
Voice recognition seems right on, and the variety of ways it helps simplify basic things seems spot on. Data is good enough too that it could easily replace a few other apps that aren't as easy or convenient to use while driving or walking.]]>Feb 5th 2010 12:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/As was I- then I read your comment and decided to try for myself. Now I want to tell all of my friends about it! Pretty cool app. How can this be free? A nice polished app that has many useful functions AND it's free? Seriously- anyone know how they can let it go for free?]]>Feb 5th 2010 3:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/
I'm downloading it now as well. Looks cool.]]>Feb 5th 2010 9:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/"Take me drunk I'm home"
"Let me call you a cab".

ROFLMAO. Thats sick.]]>Feb 5th 2010 4:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/Feb 5th 2010 12:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/
Hahah, Why can't I find my shoes!! ]]>Feb 5th 2010 12:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/Feb 5th 2010 1:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/Feb 5th 2010 6:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/yes and just like the logitech app. ]]>Feb 5th 2010 9:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/Feb 5th 2010 10:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/Feb 5th 2010 12:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/
Its a great app - but useless overseas. Hopefully they extend its capabilities to work everywhere.]]>Feb 5th 2010 12:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/Feb 5th 2010 12:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/
And I realize that "App Store" is the proper name of the Apple App Store, but it's also a fairly generic term for those who aren't as "in the know," don't ya think? Not trying to start a big thing, just pointing out what came to mind when I read that headline.]]>Feb 5th 2010 12:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/
DROID DOESN'T]]>Feb 5th 2010 12:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/
Thats why its a headline. You have to keep reading to get the whole story. ]]>Feb 5th 2010 12:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/Feb 5th 2010 12:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/Feb 5th 2010 5:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/Specs:
iPod Touch 2G
16Gb
Jail-broken
Am I the only one with this problem?]]>Feb 5th 2010 12:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/It's not in the App Store app and if you go through iTunes you get this.
http://twitpic.com/11g5d6]]>Feb 5th 2010 12:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/
Its because you need a microphone. Do you have a microphone? ]]>Feb 5th 2010 12:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/Yes, does the headset need to be plugged in for the app to be installed?]]>Feb 5th 2010 12:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/
yes... and you also need to plug it into a car adapter. regular USB and wall adapters don't work. Use a car adapter, with the car off...

also, make sure your car is facing northeast... and the trunk must be open -- that's key.]]>Feb 5th 2010 12:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/Feb 5th 2010 12:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/Feb 5th 2010 12:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/Feb 5th 2010 12:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/Feb 5th 2010 12:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/It's only available in the US store and not all of us here are from the US.
Now is there any point creating a new account to download it to find it doesn't work outside the USA....
Probably not! I like the idea though. ]]>Feb 5th 2010 3:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/Feb 5th 2010 1:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/Feb 5th 2010 9:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/Feb 5th 2010 3:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/But why all have to work just for the USA?
Every single device is sold worldwide, but all these apps are geographically limited, locked (voluntarily or not) to a region.
That's true for Apple, Google, Microsoft... everyone.
Why?
Why they can sell me the phone, but not the "experience" as they call it?]]>Feb 5th 2010 4:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/
There's also the little fact that this app is using technology developed by and for the U.S. military. Therefore it makes perfect sense that it would be deployed to the U.S. first. I'm sure it will eventually be useful globally, but surely you understand it's not as easy as just letting you download the app. ]]>Feb 5th 2010 3:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/
Nice to see 1996 in 2010!

Although no one ever got the Easter egg "tell me a joke" to work. Anyone try "knock knock" or "tell me a joke" with this App?"]]>Feb 5th 2010 5:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/
"Siri is young and, like a child taking its first steps, may be awkward at times. Siri may occasionally misunderstand things you ask it to do even within its range of understanding.
Nonetheless, Siri will improve quickly by getting to know you better and understanding a broader set of tasks. In fact, right now, Siri’s learning how to handle reminders, flights stats and reference questions. Our vision is that, over time, you’ll trust Siri to manage many personal details in your life - from recommending a wine you might enjoy to managing your to do list."

As for the app itself, it look fun and maybe even useful, but at the moment I think I'd still rather take of things myself. It does show promise, though.]]>Feb 5th 2010 9:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/Feb 5th 2010 9:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/Feb 5th 2010 1:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/darpa-based-siri-virtual-assistant-hits-the-app-store-smartphon/Feb 6th 2010 7:05PM