Alexa Cast | An Unofficial Journey Of An Amazon Echo User

One of the great things about the Amazon Echo is it is constantly getting smarter. Today we talk about two new features being added to the Amazon Alexa platform. Amazon Echo Custom Lists Comes to Alexa Alexa comes built in with a shopping list and a todo list. Now you can create your own lists. For example, you can create a list for a certain store (i.e. Walmart). You could have a certain project (packing for vacation). To use the new feature, you’ll say, “Alexa, create a list.” And Alexa will then prompt you to the name the list. The list, once created, is saved in the Alexa companion mobile app for easy access. Alexa Now Recognizes Different Voices Amazon will is rolling out customized voice detection. That means users in multi-person homes will be able to get individualized experiences, based on voice recognition. So each user gets their personalized shopping list, music selections and the like. At launch, the feature is compatible with Flash Briefings, shopping, Amazon Music’s family plan and Alexa to Ale

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Today we get some insights on Recipes, and we have a skill to make housework chores more fun, and we have new ways to ask for music.Mentioned in this episode:Power of Podcasting NetworkFind this and other great podcasting, weight loss and tech shows at powerofpodcasting.comPower of Podcasting

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Today we hear about Sirius XM Using the Echo Show as a baby Monitor Study on Smart Speaker OwnersFor more information go to alexacast.com/25Click to view: show page on AwesoundMentioned in this episode:Power of Podcasting NetworkFind this and other great podcasting, weight loss and tech shows at powerofpodcasting.comPower of Podcasting

Today I play with the Nutrionix skill which allows me to tell Alexa what I ate and it will put it into the Nutritionix app.Click to view: show page on AwesoundMentioned in this episode:Power of Podcasting NetworkFind this and other great podcasting, weight loss and tech shows at powerofpodcasting.comPower of Podcasting

Today we hear about the newest addition from Amazon. An Alexa device with video callingClick to view: show page on AwesoundMentioned in this episode:Power of Podcasting NetworkFind this and other great podcasting, weight loss and tech shows at powerofpodcasting.comPower of Podcasting

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Today there is a new ay to get Alexa on your phoneClick to view: show page on AwesoundMentioned in this episode:Power of Podcasting NetworkFind this and other great podcasting, weight loss and tech shows at powerofpodcasting.comPower of Podcasting

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Today we have some Valentine's Day Fun, and we have Alexa Find our Phone. See alexacast.com/17Click to view: show page on AwesoundMentioned in this episode:Power of Podcasting NetworkFind this and other great podcasting, weight loss and tech shows at powerofpodcasting.comPower of Podcasting

Today we have Alex help us with:Share Black History FactsFind a McDonalds (and a 1.3 start Taco Bell)Flip a Coin (for those of you who don’t carry cash.Click to view: show page on AwesoundMentioned in this episode:Power of Podcasting NetworkFind this and other great podcasting, weight loss and tech shows at powerofpodcasting.comPower of Podcasting

Today I found a fun way to start the day. Say "Good Morning" to Alexa. Also with the Super Bowl ahead, ask Alexa for A Football joke.Click to view: show page on AwesoundMentioned in this episode:Power of Podcasting NetworkFind this and other great podcasting, weight loss and tech shows at powerofpodcasting.comPower of Podcasting

Today I add the YNAB tool to my ExhoClick to view: show page on AwesoundMentioned in this episode:Power of Podcasting NetworkFind this and other great podcasting, weight loss and tech shows at powerofpodcasting.comPower of Podcasting

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Today I look at the Chefling Skill. Ful notes at alexacast.com/12Click to view: show page on AwesoundMentioned in this episode:Power of Podcasting NetworkFind this and other great podcasting, weight loss and tech shows at powerofpodcasting.comPower of Podcasting

Today we hear Dave use the Echo to read kindle books. I kind of had some issues, and we get Alexa to share her New years Resolutions. Our website is alexacast.comClick to view: show page on AwesoundMentioned in this episode:Power of Podcasting NetworkFind this and other great podcasting, weight loss and tech shows at powerofpodcasting.comPower of Podcasting