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Amazon Adds Custom Skills to Alexa Devices

Posted By: Colin Schwageron: April 22, 2018In: Gadgets, Mobile, Nerd News, TechTags: Alexa, AmazonEchoNo Comments

Amazon announced on Thursday the inclusion of a new feature to its line of Alexa devices. The new feature, dubbed Alexa Skill Blueprints, which will add a new layer of personalization capabilities to the devices. The new feature will allow users to create custom skills for their smart speaker using pre-made templates. These templates will […] Read more

Amazon Echo Now Available for Preorder

Posted By: Michael Heitzenrateron: June 24, 2015In: Coming Soon, Gadgets, Nerd Gear, Nerd News, Tech, Trailers/VideosTags: Alexa, amazon, AmazonEchoNo Comments

Amazon’s voice controlled computer, the Amazon Echo, is now available for preorder. The new device ships July 14th and has a price point of $179.99. The newest advancement from Amazon functions like Siri or Cortana, but with a little bit more reach and clarity. The Echo uses an 360 degree omnidirectional microphone to capture voices […] Read more