DP sits down and the TV turns off and leaves for one of his exs.
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oh I can see this going well
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Originally posted by vetran View PostI suspect they will. Loving my Alexa.
.... I actually made my first "Voice Purchase" using my Alexa the other day.
My daughter was shouting: "Daaaaaad, DAAAD, I can't find a hairbrush!" ( repeat for 5 minutes with increasing levels of teenage angst ).
Like I would know where one is? I'm bald and haven't used one since 1998. So I eventually replied: "Alexa, Find me a hairbrush"
And Alexa replied saying she's found a Tresemay Brush and it's only £5. And most importantly "Would you like to buy it?"
So I said "Yes" and the next day it turned up!
Amazing. Is that not living in the future? And also it's why Amazon will completely dominate retail over the coming decades.Comment
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Originally posted by tomtomagain View PostOK, so this is a bit geeky and not related to the porn consumption of CUK's finest.
.... I actually made my first "Voice Purchase" using my Alexa the other day.
My daughter was shouting: "Daaaaaad, DAAAD, I can't find a hairbrush!" ( repeat for 5 minutes with increasing levels of teenage angst ).
Like I would know where one is? I'm bald and haven't used one since 1998. So I eventually replied: "Alexa, Find me a hairbrush"
And Alexa replied saying she's found a Tresemay Brush and it's only £5. And most importantly "Would you like to buy it?"
So I said "Yes" and the next day it turned up!
Amazing. Is that not living in the future? And also it's why Amazon will completely dominate retail over the coming decades.
Assuming it's on a device, how does Alexa know which device to show them on?The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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Originally posted by tomtomagain View PostLike I would know where one is? I'm bald and haven't used one since 1998. So I eventually replied: "Alexa, Find me a hairbrush"
And Alexa replied saying she's found a Tresemay Brush and it's only £5. And most importantly "Would you like to buy it?"
So I said "Yes" and the next day it turned up!
Amazing. Is that not living in the future? And also it's why Amazon will completely dominate retail over the coming decades.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostSweet Jesus!!!! If SWMBO and the kids find out you can do that I'm gonna go broke... Second hand Echo for sale anyone?Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostSweet Jesus!!!! If SWMBO and the kids find out you can do that I'm gonna go broke... Second hand Echo for sale anyone?Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostSweet Jesus!!!! If SWMBO and the kids find out you can do that I'm gonna go broke... Second hand Echo for sale anyone?Comment
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Originally posted by LondonManc View PostWhere did Alexa display the results?
Assuming it's on a device, how does Alexa know which device to show them on?
It spoke out it's recommendation and prompted me to purchase. Which I duly did ( for research purposes you understand, not because I'm easily led ).
Mark my words it won't be long before we're all peering through the kitchen cupboards saying : "Alexa, Add heniz baked beans, six pack of Andrex Kitchen Roll and half a pound of sausages to my shopping basket".
I like Alexa. Mainly because I have 3 teenage daughters and Alexa is the only thing in the house that will listen to me, then do as I ask without arguing.Comment
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Originally posted by tomtomagain View PostDisplay? Display the results? What on Earth are you talking about?
It spoke out it's recommendation and prompted me to purchase. Which I duly did ( for research purposes you understand, not because I'm easily led ).
Mark my words it won't be long before we're all peering through the kitchen cupboards saying : "Alexa, Add heniz baked beans, six pack of Andrex Kitchen Roll and half a pound of sausages to my shopping basket".
I like Alexa. Mainly because I have 3 teenage daughters and Alexa is the only thing in the house that will listen to me, then do as I ask without arguing.The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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Originally posted by LondonManc View PostUntil one of your daughters uploads the Teen2.1 mod.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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