[rglover]

For all the folks lamenting Siri: that was likely just the prototype. I'd bet good money that Apple is working on something far better than a personal assistant for the home—that's just how they got their feet wet while staying competitive. Siri is going to be a robot in your home one day—not just a bubble on the credenza. In order for that to happen, their best talent needs to be focused on that.

[komaromy]

This is giving them a lot of benefit of the doubt. Do you have any evidence?

[rglover]

Their track record and the caliber of folks floating around Apple.

[pier25]

that's just how they got their feet wet while staying competitive

Siri is nowhere near the competition.