New Google Phone Service Whispers Targeted Ads Directly Into Users' Ears

The new feature reduces Google phone users' cell phone costs while providing them with unobtrusive, personalized ads delivered in a friendly whisper.

00:00:06.540,00:00:10.440 The Google phone is slashing monthly fees. Thanks to an add supported service. 00:00:10.910,00:00:14.510 That "whispers" adds right into your ear. Jeff Tate has more... 00:00:15.380,00:00:19.380 At a share-holders meeting yesterday, Google announced steep price cuts. 00:00:19.620,00:00:22.790 Made possible by a revolutionary new voice recognition software, 00:00:23.260,00:00:27.330 that can detect key-words in users conversations and verbally suggest related- 00:00:27.490,00:00:29.530 products and services on the spot. 00:00:30.100,00:00:33.240 -So Sasha, where do you want to go to lunch? -Well Jen, there are some great restaurants 00:00:33.430,00:00:35.870 in my neighborhood. -Hungry? Sunny's BBQ. The best place to 00:00:36.040,00:00:38.040 grab comfort foods. Hundreds of locations nationwide. 00:00:38.600,00:00:40.470 -That sounds good, let's go there. -That sounds great. 00:00:40.840,00:00:44.440 Automated Whispered Advertising, will allow us to offer the world's best smart-phones 00:00:44.810,00:00:47.510 nearly for free. Useres won't even remember a time when they 00:00:47.710,00:00:49.550 didn't have a second voice whispering in their ear. 00:00:49.950,00:00:52.450 Tech Publication reviews have been, indeed, enthusiastic. 00:00:52.790,00:00:54.120 -Hello? -Hey mom. 00:00:54.390,00:00:57.230 -Mother's day gifts..... -I'm calling from my Google phone. 00:00:57.590,00:01:00.890 It's barely costing me a thing. -Google also will be further off-setting 00:01:01.130,00:01:07.240 consumer costs with ad based ringtones. -Oh march yourself.... Down to Chase Bank... 00:01:07.940,00:01:12.240 Oh march yourself down to - Chase Bank. 00:01:12.470,00:01:15.140 -Google has pre-loaded dozens of new applications into the phone. 00:01:15.440,00:01:18.610 Including a GPS system that gives directions to sponsored businesses. 00:01:18.910,00:01:21.250 -There's a Dunkin' Donuts in 0.6 miles, let's go. 00:01:21.650,00:01:23.150 Come on, let's go to Dunkin' Donuts. 00:01:23.450,00:01:25.180 -As well as state of the art camera software. 00:01:25.550,00:01:27.050 With subtle advertising imagery. 00:01:27.450,00:01:32.090 Critics, however are decrying the add system as a possible safety concern. 00:01:32.460,00:01:36.730 Pointing to a recent 911 call placed by a beta tester of the Google phone service. 00:01:54.480,00:01:56.850 -Google has promised to resolve the issue in upgrades. 00:01:57.280,00:02:00.220 In the meantime Google is testing out cost-cutting software, 00:02:00.460,00:02:03.850 that will make it possible for your phone to call members off your contact list 00:02:04.120,00:02:06.790 and mimic your voice while advertising products. 00:02:07.360,00:02:09.560 Here is a sneak preview of what my friends would hear... 00:02:09.930,00:02:11.860 -Hello. -Hey, just wanted to say hi and to tell you 00:02:12.060,00:02:15.700 about job opportunities at Monster.com fresh job listings posted daily 00:02:15.970,00:02:19.210 have jobs e-mailed to you. Sign up and find your dream job... 00:02:19.410,00:02:21.550 -For Tech Trends I am the real Jeff Tate. 00:02:22.070,00:02:24.370 -Yahoo has also announced plans to enter the smart phone market. 00:02:24.640,00:02:27.440 The Y-Phone, which will license current Google phone software, 00:02:27.850,00:02:29.580 is expected to be out in 3 to 4 years. 00:02:30.320,00:02:34.520 -Coming up next, a new state quarter has revealed a previously unknown state.