"Hello. How may I help you?"
What's the weather going to be like today? How long will my commute to work be this morning? I forgot I have a meeting this morning - what time is it taking place? I'm looking for a sushi restaurant within a 10 mile radius - any recommendations?
Common, every day questions. And all you need to do is ask.
Virtual assistants, also known as intelligent personal assistants, are "mobile software agents that can perform tasks...for an individual based on user input, location, awareness, and the ability to access information from a variety of online sources" ("Intelligent Personal Assistant," n.d., para. 1) .
This blog will explore in great detail two different virtual assistants:
- Google Now
- Apple's Siri
