Sky confirms voice-controlled 'hands-free TV'

Sky is ditching the humble remote control thanks to an experimental new feature that will see Sky Q owners able to control their television using only their voice. The firm is developing technology that allows viewers to bark orders to switch channels, record live TV and even look-up shows featuring their favourite actors. Sky has confirmed plans to start trialling the experimental feature, which it describes as'hands-free TV', later this year. It is not yet clear whether the technology will come loaded onto a new set-top box, or as a downloadable update to existing hardware. Sky is asking viewers to ditch the TV remote.