VIDEO Google Now vs. Siri vs. Cortana

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Google Now vs. Siri vs. Cortana In this engaging YouTube video, Caitlin O'Connell and Justin Markuson of Stone Temple Consulting explore the battle of the virtual assistants: Google Now, Apple Siri, and Microsoft Cortana. They conducted an extensive study comparing how well these voice-activated systems respond to various search queries, highlighting the effectiveness and uniqueness of each assistant's answers. The video kicks off with a classic question: "What is the tallest mountain in the world?" All three assistants correctly identify Mount Everest but present their responses differently. Siri provides a concise answer along with its height, while Cortana simply names Mount Everest. Google Now impressively offers a carousel view, showcasing other significant mountains with their respective heights, making it visually comprehensive. Another quirky query—"What does the fox say?"—tests the assistants' creativity. Siri provides a humorous attempt at the answer, while Cortana refers to an excerpt from a YouTube video. Google Now combines both methods by offering an excerpt and a link to the actual video. This shows the varied personalities of these virtual assistants: Siri leans towards whimsy, Cortana provides context, and Google embraces a more informative approach. Lastly, the question about the age of the Lincoln Tunnel reveals a shortfall in the performance of all three assistants. Siri discusses Abraham Lincoln’s age at death and mentions a movie, while Cortana issues an enhanced web search about Lincoln. Google, on the other hand, focuses on the tunnel's length rather than directly answering how old it is, demonstrating the assistants' occasional misalignment with user expectations. For those interested in a deeper analysis, the video encourages viewers to check out Eric Eng's post, which dives into over 2,000 queries collected during this experiment. This video not only showcases the capabilities and limitations of these voice assistants but also reflects on how they adapt to different types of questions. It raises interesting discussions about the future of voice search technology and user interaction.

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What do you think about the different approaches taken by these voice assistants? Do you have a preferred assistant for your daily queries? Share your experiences below!