Handy Andy Media - Blog #alexaHandy Andy Media - Blog #alexahttps://www.handyandymedia.com/blogs/tag/alexaWed, 20 May 2026 09:18:50 -0700http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[Amazon unveils Alexa+, a smarter, more personalized assistant]]>https://www.handyandymedia.com/blogs/post/amazon-unveils-alexa-a-smarter-more-personalized-assistantAmazon is taking Alexa to the next level with the help of AI. Amazon just announced Alexa+, an updated assistant powered by generative AI. Here's what you need to know.]]>
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]]>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 15:01:13 +0000<![CDATA[How to create an accessible smart home]]>https://www.handyandymedia.com/blogs/post/how-to-create-an-accessible-smart-homeAn accessible smart home can help people living with disabilities manage their day-to-day life. Here's how you can build an accessible smart home with Alexa]]>

I recently attended an event hosted by Amazon on all the accessibility features available with Alexa. If you have or live with someone with a disability, build and design an accessible smart home, powered by the Alexa voice assistant. Here's a video I made at the accessibility event. 

I also discussed this on GlobalBC Morning News

If you want to create an accessible smart home, feel free to reach out to me for setup advice and what products you should consider. My email is andy@handyandymedia.com

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]]>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 18:08:18 +0000<![CDATA[Latest Amazon News]]>https://www.handyandymedia.com/blogs/post/latest-amaAmazon has been in the news lately, so I've been on various radio shows breaking it all down.]]>


New B.C. sales tax rules go into effect July 1 for online marketplaces like Amazon, eBay. Does this mean you will be paying more for online goods?

Rohit Prasad, SVP and head scientist of Alexa AI announced Alexa's new supernatural talent: the ability to mimic someone's voice using less than a minute of recording.

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]]>Wed, 29 Jun 2022 02:56:09 +0000<![CDATA[Amazons Alexa could soon mimic the voice of your dead loved ones]]>https://www.handyandymedia.com/blogs/post/alexa-updateAmazon showcased a new feature that can mimic the voice of dead loved ones. Creepy or cool?]]>

Alexa, bring back the dead

Your Amazon Alexa may soon be able to replicate real, human voices — even those of your deceased loved ones. I joined guest host Bruce Claggett on the Jill Bennett show to discuss. 


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