VoiceHTML - Speech Recognition as a Progressive Enhancement

Explore the concept of VoiceHTML and its potential to revolutionize web interactions in this JSConf Iceland 2018 talk. Delve into the evolution of web applications, from touchscreen adaptations to the rise of voice assistants. Discover a proposed protocol for voice-enhanced website interactions, offering an alternative to the current app store model. Compare booking an airline ticket using a screen reader versus a VoiceHTML-enhanced website. Examine the progression from traditional web design to voice-enabled interfaces, considering the impact on user experience and accessibility. Gain insights into the future of web development as it adapts to emerging voice technologies and the changing landscape of user interaction.

Introduction
Background
The Web
iPhone 2007
Infoseek
Links
Phones
World Wide Web
Money
Trust Cloud
Choice
Trust Model
User Agent
Apple App Store
Voice
New API
VoiceHTML
International Screenreader Day
Step 2 Soupedup Screenreaders
Step 3 Robbie the Reader
Conversational Interface
Disappointment
Web API
The Internet
Screen Readers vs VoiceHTML
Conflict of Interest
Final Thoughts
Contact Information