The Human Voice, as Game Change

Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/01/technology/nuance-communications-wants-a-world-of-voice-recognition.html?pagewanted=1&ref=technology

Summary: Humans speaking to one another has been the main source of communication since the beginning of mankind. However, as technology advances, companies, such as Nuance Communications, are trying to create a "world of voice recognition." Nuance Communications is a leading force in voice technology and are planning for a voice enabled future. Technology such as phones and cars already have voice detection but the company is now working on bringing responses from appliances such as refrigerators, coffee makers, and televisions. 


Question: What is your opinion on voice technology? Is it unnecessary or is it beneficial to society? Are humans becoming overly dependent on technology?