Source: http://lifehacker.com/5857273/remains-of-the-day-siri-gets-some-competition-from-zypr
A new web API allows developers to add cloud-powered voice commands to their apps, maple syrup's history in America influences our taste for the sweet stuff, and Wordpress brings Google-like notifications to your blog.
- Pioneer's Zypr Wants to Take on Siri: A new API from Pioneer called Zypr will be offered for free to developers so they can add voice-powered features to their applications that can tie them into other Zyper-powered services. [Zypr.net]
- History Holds the Key to Why Cheaper Maple Syrup Tastes the Best: Early American's searching for a sugar substitute and turn-of-the-century marketing led to the most mild-tasting syrup commanding the highest prices. [The Atlantic]
- Wordpress Adds Notifications to Blog Admin Bar: You can now see who has followed you or left a comment your Wordpress blog from a very Google Plus-like notification icon in your toolbar. [Blog - Wordpress]
- Google Helps Veterans Find Jobs: Google has teamed up with the National Resource Directory to provide a custom search engine that will help Veterans find employment opportunities. [The Official Google Blog]
- More Brands and Categories Added to the Google Catalogs iPad App: The iPad app is easier to browse thanks to the additions of product categories, and the collection of catalogs available on the app has doubled. [Google Mobile Blog]
- Game Consoles Are the Most Popular Way to Watch Online Content on Televisions: A report confirms that 12% of American households are using their game consoles to watch online videos, and viewers under the age of 25 watch more content on their consoles than they do on their computers. [GamesBeat]
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