Tech startup iSpeech has developed a speech-recognition technology platform that appliance and TV makers like Samsung, Nest and GE can use to "speech-enable their TVs, smart thermostats and washing machines," writes Kevin Fitchard. "But it eventually wants to support platform makers like Microsoft and Ericsson to create a much richer connected-home experience, linking all of our home appliances together," according to Fitchard.
I find it odd that Samsung would need this technology to "speech enable their TVs". Last night I set up my Samsung Smart TV and am able to voice command it for just about everything I need it to do ... apart from "make my football team win!"