“The speech recognition software company is hoping to gain
attention this week with a product prototype that combines some of
the trendiest technology around–PDAs (personal digital
assistants), speech recognition, wireless Internet access and the
Linux operating system–into one package. Lernout & Hauspie is
touting the new device at the Demo 2000 conference in Indian Wells,
Calif., an annual show devoted to unveiling new technologies and
Net companies.
Code-named Nuk, from Nukulu, the Hawaiian word for ‘echo,’ the
device purportedly allows users to search the Web, compose emails
and organize files, all through voice commands. The Nuk is expected
to ship by the end of the year. The company is looking for
potential manufacturing partners at the Demo 2000 conference,
according to a company spokesperson.”
“Running on the Linux operating system and powered by a
StrongARM processor, the company’s prototype puts it in the middle
of the rapidly emerging market of information appliances,
scaled-down computing devices that stand out by being simple to
use.”