The CyberBuddy application makes use of Microsoft Agents to speak to you when certain events take place.

Here are some key features of "CyberBuddy":

· Keep reminders and get your attention when a reminder is due.
· Instant Message (like ICQ) with speech and animation.
· Send Voice Messages.
· Bring you the latest Headlines, in several news categories.
· Give you the local Weather.
· Tell you the time at designated intervals.
· Check Your Email - Up to 50 Mailboxes
· Get Stock Quotes - Reports when changes under/over limits.
· Check your favorite web pages for changes.
· Deliver RSS News Feeds.
· Keep track and report on your internet speed.
· Read text, web pages, documents or the clipboard to you.
· Give Jokes & Thoughts of the Day from other CyberBuddies.
· Filter Spam from email.
· Remember to give you a compliment.
· Let you have a little fun.
· Speech Recognition and Caller ID now available.