Dylan (Donnie Rock) and Jessica (Jane Wilde), as they sit in the back seat of a private car. Jessica gazes out of the window at the other cars on the highway, while Dylan confirms the address of their destination with the driver: 2001 Frontier District, Unit 774. "That's a very nice area," the driver remarks. Jessica turns from the window and cheerfully adds that the house is being provided as part of her husband's new compensation package. He has been transferred to a head office position! She looks proudly at Dylan. "I'm in alternative energy," he adds. The driver smiles. "Well, I better take the priority lane then!" He moves to the shoulder as Jessica squeezes Dylan's hand tightly, their wedding rings glistening in the sun. The car drives through the gates and to the front of an upscale house, where a well-dressed woman, Mrs. Osiris (Angela White), stands waiting for them. She is holding a small black remote. The driver gets out and helps Dylan with their luggage while Jessica looks around in awe. She can hardly believe their life has been upgraded like this. The woman watches over them, a smile on her face. When they make eye contact, she beckons Jessica over and greets her with a discreet but friendly hug. "How was your flight?" She asks. Jessica thanks her profusely for the company's hospitality, they have never taken anything first class before! The woman introduces herself as Mrs. Osiris ... or Mrs. O, for short. She is the property manager for this IoT unit and is here to introduce them to the house. Dylan, bags in hand, joins the pair. "This is a smart home?" He asks excitedly. "Oh yes," Mrs. O replies. "It's 1600 square feet of fully automated heaven!" Jessica squeezes Dylan's hand again as Mrs. O speaks into her remote and asks JOY to open the front door. The bolt unlocks and, smiling, she guides the couple inside. In the foyer, Mrs. O offers to give the couple a tour of their new house, starting with an introduction to the home's virtual assistant named JOY. She explains that the house is fully wireless, and that JOY is available to assist them in each room via a speaker system. "JOY, introduce yourself," Mrs. O asks. After a pause, JOY's speaker lights up and she replies: "Hello Jessica and Dylan, welcome home!" Jessica remarks how cool it is and Mrs. O encourages her to ask a follow-up question. "JOY, what's the weather today?" Jessica asks. JOY's speaker lights up. "There is a heat warning advisory in effect for the city of Los Angeles. The current temperature is 102F with an expected high of 105 and a low of 78. Would you like me to adjust the temperature inside the house, Jessica?" Jessica looks over innocently at Mrs. O. "Wait a minute ... How did she know our names?" She whispers. "I'm sure she was programmed that way, honey!" Dylan adds confidently. "JOY, please lower the temperature by 5 degrees." JOY's speaker lights up again. "Yes, Dylan." She replies. The thermostat beeps in the background, as Mrs. O leads the couple out of the room to begin their tour while the camera lingers on the speaker. It stays dormant until everyone is gone before quietly lighting up again to listen to them.
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