Vote now: How frequently do you use voice commands on your smartphone?

Using your fingers to enter information is so old-school, isn't it? I remember watching all those sci-fi movies when I was a kid, where everyone talked to computers and controlled everything with their voice.

In the early 2000s, a friend of mine showed me a voice-activated Windows PC, and even though he yelled “Stop” for half a minute before something happened, I was impressed.

We now have these voice-activated assistants that can perform a wide range of tasks with a simple command. And they live inside our phones! Isn't that great? What's confusing, though, is that I don't use voice commands much.

I keep quiet and let my fingers do the talking, and it's faster, at least for me. Maybe it's the imperfection of the technology, or maybe I'm just more comfortable typing. It reminds me of the time when I wanted to make my home smart.

I installed smart bulbs, sensors, cameras, and wall outlets, and it was all linked to an Alexa smart speaker. I was able to turn things on with my voice, dim the lights, turn them pink, turn on the TV, etc. But after about two weeks, I made the whole house stunned again. It was just too much work.

And you? Do you use voice commands often? I know some of my colleagues do this, mainly to set alarms, reminders, and calendar appointments. Some use it to call people or send text messages. Vote in our poll and share your thoughts on the topic in the section below.