The Death of the TV Remote---and What's Coming Next

But in the last few years, Alexa and Siri have moved in. With this invasion of AI assistants comes incredible command over technology: Don't set a timer or check the weather; ask. And don't spring for that spinning, oak coffee-table caddy to house your obnoxious array of remotes. With the latest TV innovations, all you'll need to say is "Alexa, play'Dawson's Creek'" to immediately power on your TV, streaming device and soundbar, search for the show (now on Hulu), and start where it you left off. "The control and convenience that comes from the next generation of voice is really going to enhance the TV experience," said John Taylor, senior vice president of LG Electronics and friend of Eugene Polley and Dr. Robert Adler, engineers who invented Zenith's original 1950 remote.