We tried Amazon’s bizarre Alexa microwave and weren’t convinced

We tried Amazon’s bizarre Alexa microwave and weren’t convinced

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https://techcrunch.com/2018/11/14/we-were-promised-flying-cars-we-got-alexa-microwaves/

I’m a fan of Alexa and of voice computing in general. But when Amazon said it was putting Alexa into a microwave, I wasn’t so sure. The value in voice computing is being able to get to news, information, music hands-free, as well as perform simple tasks, including those for the smart home – like changing the thermostat from downstairs, or taking a peek at your security camera video from your Echo Show. But a microwave? Really?

Microwaves, after all, are one of the most common kitchen appliances. And, unlike conventional ovens, they’re dead simple to use.

We tried Amazon’s bizarre Alexa microwave and weren’t convinced

Nov 14, 2018, 2:28pm UTC
https://techcrunch.com/2018/11/14/we-were-promised-flying-cars-we-got-alexa-microwaves/ > I’m a fan of Alexa and of voice computing in general. But when Amazon said it was putting Alexa into a microwave, I wasn’t so sure. The value in voice computing is being able to get to news, information, music hands-free, as well as perform simple tasks, including those for the smart home – like changing the thermostat from downstairs, or taking a peek at your security camera video from your Echo Show. But a microwave? Really? > Microwaves, after all, are one of the most common kitchen appliances. And, unlike conventional ovens, they’re dead simple to use.