Searching the web with your voice will soon be a lot easier.
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Researchers at Stanford University are developing technology to add speech to the web, which any virtual assistant can access. The scientists propose the creation of the World Wide Voice Web (WWvW), a new version of the web that people can navigate entirely by voice.
"Most personal computing tasks to date have relied on a visual interface and typing input via keyboard or touchscreen," Robin Spinks, the inclusive design and service manager at RNIB, a charity for people with visual impairment, told Lifewire in an email interview. "Imagine the freedom to perform internet-based tasks using just your voice, whether it's booking a table at a restaurant, booking a flight or doing your grocery shopping – the possibilities are endless."
About 90 million Americans already use smart speakers. But Amazon's Alexa and Google's voice assistant dominate the market.
