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oh I can see this going well

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    #11
    DP sits down and the TV turns off and leaves for one of his exs.
    The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't exist

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      #12
      Originally posted by vetran View Post
      I suspect they will. Loving my Alexa.
      OK, 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.

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        #13
        Originally posted by tomtomagain View Post
        OK, 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.
        Where did Alexa display the results?

        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 exist

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          #14
          Originally posted by tomtomagain View Post
          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.
          Sweet Jesus!!!! If SWMBO and the kids find out you can do that I'm gonna go broke... Second hand Echo for sale anyone?
          'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!

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            #15
            Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
            Sweet Jesus!!!! If SWMBO and the kids find out you can do that I'm gonna go broke... Second hand Echo for sale anyone?
            you can turn off purchasing in the Alexa settings otherwise my children's inheritance would be spent on NLYUK (un)limited.
            Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.

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              #16
              Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
              Sweet Jesus!!!! If SWMBO and the kids find out you can do that I'm gonna go broke... Second hand Echo for sale anyone?
              Report all your cards as lost/stolen immediately

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                #17
                Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
                Sweet Jesus!!!! If SWMBO and the kids find out you can do that I'm gonna go broke... Second hand Echo for sale anyone?
                At least we know now why you keep shouting that you want Milanese beans for your tea.

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                  #18
                  Originally posted by LondonManc View Post
                  Where did Alexa display the results?

                  Assuming it's on a device, how does Alexa know which device to show them on?
                  Display? 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.

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                    #19
                    Originally posted by tomtomagain View Post
                    Display? 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.
                    Until one of your daughters uploads the Teen2.1 mod.
                    The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't exist

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                      #20
                      Originally posted by LondonManc View Post
                      Until one of your daughters uploads the Teen2.1 mod.
                      Is that where you ask Alexa something and it either completely ingnores you or gives you lip back resulting in a massive argument over nothing and the Alexa won't respond to you for 2 days?
                      'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!

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