“As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. this applies to all links on this post.” With the UEFA Euros taking place in Europe and the Cupa American taking place in South America at this time, you might want to ask Alexa*; “Alexa, open Fanzone Soccer Quiz” or if you want to just focus …
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Amazon Fire 10 Tablet
“As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. this applies to all links on this post.” 2021 sees a new updated version of Amazon’s Fire 10 Tablet*. It comes is 4 flavors: black, denim, lavender and olive. With a powerful octa-core processor and 3 GB RAM it is more responsive than the previous model …
Echo Link
“As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. this applies to all links on this post.” Ironically the advent of smart speakers has led to an increase in the demand for “Hi-Fi” systems as consumers have sought out better quality sound. Amazon have responded by gradually improved the quality of their speakers and a …
Echo Show 5 2021
“As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. this applies to all links on this post.” The all new Echo Show 5* for 2021 is the perfect bedside companion. You can see your day clearly with Alexa* at the ready. You can set alarms and times etc and have visual reminders as well as …
Ask Alexa 10
“As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. this applies to all links on this post.” If you are a regular reader of the posts on this site, then you know that one of the main uses our Alexa devices get used for are timers. A useful feature to know how long is left …
All-new Echo (4th Gen) With premium sound
“As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. this applies to all links on this post.” If I have one criticism of my Amazon Echo, it is the sound quality when cranked up. Amazon has gradually improved the quality of their speakers over time and now the 4th Generation Echo comes with a premium …
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Echo Frames (2nd Gen)
“As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. this applies to all links on this post.” As someone who has worn glasses / eyewear / frames / spectacles all my life. It has always confounded me why people would want to wear them when they didnt have to. Now with Echo Frames I am …
Echo Studio
“As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. this applies to all links on this post.” Amazon has continuously improved the performance of their speakers in their Echo range. The Echo Studio is currently Amazon’s biggest, loudest, Alexa speaker. It not only delivers stereo sound, but offers Dolby Atmos-compatible surround sound. 5 speakers produce …
Ask Alexa 9 – Reminders
“As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. this applies to all links on this post.” Alexa* can be really useful for reminding you of things to do. I have a daily reminder to take my medication. It also acts as a reminder to check all the doors and windows before I head off …
Audible
“As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. this applies to all links on this post.” Need something to help you get to sleep? Then you could ask Alexa* to read you a bedtime story. “Alexa, read a bedtime story” The stories are short and family friendly. However they are professionally narrated. For a …