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Alexa Saves Text Transcripts Even After Voice Records Are Deleted

Posted By: Steve Bennetton: May 09, 2019In: Tags: Alexa, amazonNo Comments

We all know for a fact that Amazon’s Alexa is evil and will bring forth the rise of Skynet. Seriously, any gadget that wakes you up in the night by giggling can expletive deleted. Now for those of you worried about big brother, there’s even more reason to hate the gadget of doom. Most of us will […] Read more

Amazon Adds Custom Skills to Alexa Devices

Posted By: Colin Schwageron: April 22, 2018In: Gadgets, Mobile, News, TechTags: Alexa, AmazonEcho1 Comment

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, 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