Voice control comes to Facebook, recipes

At last, the face has taken control of Facebook--well, the mouth part, at least. Once theFirefoxfans atFiresay demonstrated that hands-free browsingwas possible, it was only a matter of time before the technology was co-opted by the Facebook hive mind.

The original Firesay was a Firefox extension that allowed for Google searching, limited browsing, and even launching specific Hulu videos through voice commands. The new Firesay InPage is an attempt to broaden the reach of the voice-browsing concept, albeit slowly, by offering new voice controls for Facebook and KitchenPC. Right now,the Facebook apponly allows users to snap a Webcam pick by uttering a few quick words, while the other offers an introductory platform for hands-free cooking atKitchenPC.com.

Firesay's Facebook Webcam app in action.

(Credit:Video screenshot by Eric Mack/CNET)

Currently,Firesay InPageis a two-trick pony with the further limitations of only being availableon Chrome. You'll also want to be runningWindows Vistaor better.

But the start-up behind the concept is promising much more to come. Led by CEO Ehud Halberstram, who was formerly on Microsoft's Phone 7 team, the company isNuiti, and it's not only looking to expand their roster of apps and compatible sites. There's also something in the works calledFiresay VoiceAds. Here's Nuiti's pitch to advertisers on the concept:

With our patent-pending Firesay VoiceAds, users can talk with your ads, repeat your messages and better remember them. You win improved campaign performance, stronger brand awareness and invaluable information for your campaign. Your audience wins you.

Not sure how excited I am about that concept, but I am rooting for Nuiti to keep expanding its user-focused voice apps in the hopes that one day I'll be able to write these articles while perfecting my juggling routine.

Here's a quick video on InPage:

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