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Most smartphones today come with voice-recognition software: You speak a question into your phone and the results come back to you via the wireless web.
That's what Siri is – the first-ever "voice bot" launched in 2011 via the Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) iPhone 4S.
And now Microsoft has introduced "Cortana" – and let me tell you, she's awesome.
Cortana can search the Internet, set up reminders, shift calendar appointments, manage your mishmash of meetings, find restaurants, send text messages, and place phone calls. And she only seems to get better the more I deal with her.
Based on a 26th-century artificial intelligence (AI) character in the smash hit "Halo" videogame series, Cortana made her grand entrance as part of Windows Phone 8.1 – the key new update for Microsoft's mobile operating system (OS).
Microsoft's decision to enter the voice-recognition field means this technology has now passed the so-called "tipping point." By that I mean it's no longer just a cool "nice-to-have" feature – it's an integral part of personal computing.
And Microsoft believes Cortana can advance a tech platform that will change the way we interact with our mobile devices, our cars… and even our homes.
Because we understand this, we have an advantage. We've identified a small-cap leader that plays a key role in just about every aspect of voice-recognition technology, landing it squarely on our "stocks to buy" list.
Here's why…
Voice Recognition: A New Market
I'm big believer in voice recognition. I use it all the time to send text messages to my wife and kids. Ditto when I want to quickly reply to an email on my iPhone.
Not only that, but I also use it in my Acura MDX almost daily. When I want to make a call or set my navigation system to a new address, I just push a button and talk to the friendly female voice assistant.
I got immersed in "voice-rec" technology with the introduction of the Apple iPhone 4S in the fall of 2011, which Apple used to launch Siri (hence the "4S" designation) – the first voice bot truly designed for the masses.
The market has grown from there. Google Inc. (Nasdaq: GOOG, GOOGL) offers a digital voice assistant for mobile phones running its Android operating system through its "Google Now" service. And now Microsoft has entered the fray.
And while each of these three giants has strong entries in the voice-recognition market, none is the kind of "pure play" that offers maximum profit opportunities… like the one I want to share with you now.
About the Author
Michael A. Robinson is Defense and Tech Specialist for Money Map Press. He is a 36-year Silicon Valley veteran and one of the top technology financial analysts working today. That's because, as a consultant, senior adviser, and board member for Silicon Valley venture capital firms, Michael enjoys privileged access to pioneering CEOs, scientists, and high-profile players. And he brings this entire world of Silicon Valley "insiders" right to you...
- He was one of five people involved in early meetings for the $160 billion "cloud" computing phenomenon.
- He was there as Lee Iacocca and Roger Smith, the CEOs of Chrysler and GM, led the robotics revolution that saved the U.S. automotive industry.
- As cyber-security was becoming a focus of national security, Michael was with Dave DeWalt, the CEO of McAfee, right before Intel acquired his company for $7.8 billion.
This all means the entire world is constantly seeking Michael's insight.
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Silicon Valley defense publications vie for his analysis. He's worked for Defense Media Network and Signal Magazine, as well as The New York Times, American Enterprise, and The Wall Street Journal.
Michael is 100% independent and receives absolutely no compensation from companies he writes about. His ideas are completely his own.
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Hi,
Thanks for the article. Google translator could be easily transformed for medical use. How would this affect? Do you see the risk of sinking due to Google's ingenuity. This stock insiders ar generally selling this year.
Misleading title and no ticker at the end.
Really? You're not even going to tell readers the company name or ticker? I even clicked the "stocks to buy" link in the middle of the article, thinking maybe there would actually be a list of some sort. But no, that link just takes you in a big circle. So I just wasted my time reading this article and writing this stupid comment because I expected that with an article title like this one you'd be telling readers what company you're raving about. Thanks for wasting everyone's time.
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