Google has a new, experimental service called Voice Local Search. It’s basically a search engine of local businesses you access by using your phone.
From the web site:
To try this service, just dial 1-800-GOOG-411 (1-800-466-4411) from any phone.
Using this service, you can:
* search for a local business by name or category. You can say “Giovanni’s Pizzeria” or just “pizza”.
* get connected to the business, free of charge.
* get the details by SMS if you’re using a mobile phone. Just say “text message”.
This is pretty cool. I’ve added the number to my cell phone and will use it instead of directory assistance from now on.
Source: Robert Ambrogi’s LawSites