Alexa devices come with a laundry list of features. But there are plenty of things Alexa can't do yet, and some of the missing features might surprise you. Chris Monroe/CNET Even for an always-listening assistant in a connected speaker, Amazon's Alexa can do quite a lot. It canreorder ...
You may have heard the name Alexa used in reference to Echo devices. Alexa is the name of Amazon's cloud-based virtual assistant, available on any Echo device and other devices manufactured by Amazon partners (you can change Alexa's name, if desired). You can wake up your Echo by saying...
With over 10,000 skills on tap, Amazon's Alexa is handily the most capable smart home platform you can use today. We've rounded up several cool things Alexa can do that go a step beyond its commonly used talents.
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Have Alexa say something to introduce the list, for example “Here are the popular quick meals,” and have it pause briefly between items in the list. Verify that you can comfortably read each item aloud at a conversational pace with one breath. Check out...
While not real Easter eggs, these Alexa Easter eggs are still super fun. Amazon We already know Amazon's virtual assistant,Alexa, can do the basics:stream music, read off the day's headlines andtake control of your smart home. But don't be fooled into thinking that practical tasks is al...
The feature that most users prefer with this app is the push notification they receive in the morning, which lists all of the things to do for the day. Other attractive features include the ability to add tasks using voice commands, Slack and Alexa integration, and cross-platform availability...
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Alexa lives and works in a wide array of stationary home hardware — everything from speakers to thermostats, fridges, washer/dryer combos, and more. Thanks to devices like the Echo Auto and various Alexa-friendly automaker interfaces, Alexa can even hang out in your car. But is there a wa...
Q:Alexa, surely you can’t be serious? A: I am serious. And don’t call me Shirley.(Answers vary widely on this one.) Q: Alexa, will you be my girlfriend? A: I like you … as a friend. Q: Alexa, how much do you weigh?