{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Digital Assistants","description":"Brothers in Tech: \u201cDigital Assistants\u201d (Ep 2) SHOW NOTES In the first\/main episode of their second topic, the Brothers discuss and respond to some of the feedback they have received on the podcast, and provide an overview of the digital\/virtual assistant technologies: Cortana (Microsoft): Uhhhh\u2026.Beuler? Beuler? Not widely known\/used, and recently removed from iOS and Android. Alexa (Amazon): Variety of device options, relatively inexpensive, works with most skills\/extensions\u2026but not native to your phone or computer. Google Home (Google): Great database of information, limited device options, works with most skills\/extensions\u2026.but it is Google, and can be invasive. Siri (Apple): Excellent integration across Apple devices, higher level of security\u2026but limited home device options and expensive. Brothers\u2019 Advice: Try using the digital assistants on your phone (apps available for each) for a few days\/weeks before purchasing a device to determine which works best for you. In addition, the \u201cBiTS\u201d (Brothers in Tech Suggestions): Brian\u2019s Pick = AnyList: Shopping list application (iOS and Android versions) with some cool features, including integration with your digital assistant, sorting by item type & store layout, and importing ingredients from online recipes. Free to use\u2026but subscription for advanced features. Alan\u2019s Pick = Wolfram Alpha: Ever wondered how many grams of fat are in 10 peanut M&Ms, or what the high temperature was on October 10th, 1982? This service can provide \u201cexpert-level answers\u201d of all sort of questions! Available through web search, web application, and mobile applications (~$3). Have any feedback for the Brothers regarding this topic (or future topics)? Email info@themesh.tv ","author_name":"Brothers in Tech","author_url":"http:\/\/www.themesh.tv","html":"