A similar kind of functionality is available on Chrome OS, with more comprehensive features on the way.

Advertisement From the Chrome menu, enable the OK Google option that appears under the search heading, and thats all there is to itthe first time you use it youll be asked for permission to use the Chromebooks microphone, but youre basically set up straight away.

Its not quite at the level of Cortana yet, but more comprehensive control is coming soon: An always-on mode has appeared in developer versions of Chrome OS and should filter down to the stable channel soon.

You can use voice control to run any online search and to ask Google anything it knows about you (think calendars or emails): how old is Barack Obama will work, as will wheres the nearest coffee shop and what time is it in Sydney On a more personal level, try whens my next appointment or show me flights to bring up relevant info.

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GO Media may get a commission JBL LIVE 500BT Wireless Over-Ear Headphones with Voice Control (White) Buy for 60 from Newegg Use the promo code 93XPT38 All of those queries will work the same if you type them into Google searchit essentially gives you voice access to save you some typing.

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This feature is available in Chrome on Windows and Mac as well, through the same option on the Settings page.

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