Using voice commands to control technology has gone from sci-fi to standard procedure in a very short time.  Today, 62 percent of Americans say they regularly use it with at least one device.  The most common place voice is used is with apps on smartphones. Voice control is not an emerging technology; it’s mainstream and as close as your pocket or purse. 

The impact of the pandemic and direct-to-consumer streaming services forced the hand of the studios to offer new theatrical movies at home. And now day-and-date home release has yet another tailwind in its favor: the evolving capabilities of the TV sets people have at home.