Sunday, October 18, 2015

'OK Google' voice search removed from Chrome desktop

Google has stripped its Chrome browser of the hands-free "OK Google" voice command.

As noted by VentureBeat, Google got rid of the feature on the desktop because not many people were using it. The change does not affect Chrome on mobile or Chromebooks.

The "OK Google" voice command arrived in November 2013 via a Chrome extension. When installed, it allowed those on the desktop to speak their commands to their laptop's browser using the "OK Google" hotword. At the time, Google said it would be useful for quick answers when you had your hands full (like when you're cooking).

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