A new Siri-like personal assistant promises to whisper helpful advice in your ear, said John Markoff in The New York Times. The MyMe, an inconspicuous pendant that clips to a collar or belt, observes the world around you and crunches the data for insights, then dishes out counsel through a Bluetooth earpiece. For example, it can analyze the facial expressions of those around you or automatically catalog everything you eat.
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