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Say it instead. Microsoft Tellme simplifies everyday tasks with the natural power of your voice. Now you can talk to your TV, tablet, PC, phone and car and get more done.

Welcome to a new era of "Say it. Get it." simplicity. Instead of fiddling with buttons and memorizing keystrokes, now you can tell your PC, phone, car and TV what you want.

Technology that's human, not frustrating - it's made possible through leaps in speech science and speech recognition technology from Microsoft. You might know speech technology only as "the computer voice" of 1-800 numbers. Now, speech is a natural way to interact with everyday devices.

Tired of thumbing around on a tiny mobile keyboard? Tell your phone what you want and get it. Fast. Looking for a business while driving? Simply ask the car for directions. Confused by the remote? Just say, "Xbox, play!"

Discover how Microsoft is freeing you from devices so you get what you want and get on with your life.

  • Windows Phone 7

    Find a business, make a call, open an application - while keeping your eyes on your life. Just press and hold the START button, say what you want and get it. Fast. Say "Text Bruce" and speak your mind. Say "Open Calendar" to see your day. Say "Pauline's Pizza," and get a map, directions, phone number, ratings, and more. Simple. Natural. Easy.

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    Get a tour of the latest Microsoft Tellme voice capabilities built into Windows Phone.

  • Bing Voice Search for mobile phones

    Find the capital of Peru or the new Peruvian restaurant without maxing your thumbs on a tiny keyboard. With Bing Voice Search, you can talk instead of type to get information on the go. From Web searches to driving directions, simply Say it. Get it. Fast.

    It's free as part of the Bing app on iPhone, Blackberry and Android.

  • Xbox Kinect

    Now you don't have to be a techie just to have a good time. Kinect for Xbox 360 brings entertainment to life in extraordinary ways using what comes naturally to everyone: gesture and speech - none of which get lost under the couch like remote controls do. Select music with the wave of a hand. Say "Xbox" to reveal a menu, then just tell it what you want to see. Ahh.

    "Xbox, fast forward" to the good stuff! This year, combine Kinect with Bing and Xbox LIVE, and you can find and enjoy your favorite shows on ESPN, HBO GO, Netflix and Hulu Plus in a whole new way. With Kinect, you can search, play, pause and rewind the action - all with the sound of your voice.

    Powered by Microsoft Tellme speech technology, Xbox Kinect is so technologically advanced, the technology disappears.

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    See how your voice unlocks the fun in new games for Xbox Kinect and takes the frustration out of finding the shows and movies you want to watch.

  • Ford SYNC

    The driver's seat just became a lot more powerful - now, get information on the go simply by asking. With Ford SYNC, drivers can ask for traffic reports, directions, local business, weather, sports scores, movies and more without taking their eyes off the road to look at a screen. Say the name of a business and Ford SYNC will tell you directions, turn by turn. Say "Home," and Ford SYNC directs you back home.

    Using Microsoft Tellme cloud-powered speech services, Ford SYNC connects you with the world outside your car.

  • KIA UVO

    Stop reaching out to change the station while driving. With Kia UVO, use your voice to play a song or change the station, make or answer phone calls, send and receive SMS text messages and more. Say "Play artist Rolling Stones" and start listening. Turns out, you can always get what you want…it's as simple as asking.

  • Windows 7

    Give your wrists and neck a break with Speech Recognition in Windows 7, which lets you talk your way through windows and programs or compose an e-mail, no keyboard required.

    Say "Show Desktop" to minimize open windows. Or say "Open Excel" to launch Microsoft Excel. Type less and do more with the natural power of your voice.