Podcasts Technology Acquired Episode 5: Siri

Episode 5: Siri

Published: Dec. 14, 2015, 5 p.m.

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In the last episode of 2015, Ben and David discuss Apple\'s acquisition of Siri. Notable topics include:\\xa0

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  • The founding of Siri by Dag Kittlau, Adam Cheyer, and Chris Brigham.
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  • Scott Forstall on the Apple side, and the end of his time at the company.
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  • The other Apple acquisitions around Siri, including Topsy, Novauris Technologies, OttoCat.
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  • Cue, Spotsetter, VocalIQ, and Perceptio.
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  • The team Apple built around Siri post-acquisition, including Alex Acero from Microsoft Research.
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  • Speculation on the future of voice and its role in everyday computing.
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