> How about voice recognition, used daily all over the world?
Yes, absolutely. The money is in selling companies an excuse to keep customers on hold until they give up and stop trying to get the refund they're legally entitled, "voice recognition" is valuable only because it's a legally acceptable smokescreen.
>>lmm+(OP)
Voice recognition is used by people with disabilities all over the world. It's used by voice assistants too. It helps if you consider other people in your view of technology not just your minor pet peeve. Voice recognition is literally life changing for some.