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In this episode we talk about a recent announcement about a Gemini infused Nest!

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In this episode we tackle common bugs I've encountered. We discover one had been fixed as well! Yeah, I can once again control my Microwave!

In this episode we take a look at what the A-Lady Plus Beta can do on a Fire TV 4k Max! We cover some common bugs and oversights by Amazon as well.

In this final episode of our seventh season, we delve into the enhanced capabilities of Alexa Plus, focusing on managing Routines entirely through voice commands. We'll guide you on how to search for existing routines, rename them, modify their components, execute them, and even delete them—all without lifting a finger. This episode showcases the cutting-edge advancements in agentic AI, highlighting how Alexa Plus is revolutionizing our interaction with smart devices.

In this episode we demo a seemingly new ambient sounds feature built into Alexa Plus. Take a trip to the Coffee Shop with us! Oh, an we discuss a better way to triage Alexa's responses, so its easier to zero in on exactly what you want.

In this episode we talk about the power of emailing Alexa, via [email protected]. We demo triaging PDF's and Pictures you've emailed Alexa Plus. We also discuss new Privacy features that were not there at launch.

In this episode, we revisit Alexa Plus and explore its Beta features. We introduce a new concept called Temporary Routines and examine a revised tool for

the blind and visually impaired called Show and Tell. And boy, oh boy! It's a lot snappier!

The promise was there! Yes, you'll be able to create routines on Alexa Plus, using nothing but your voice. But is it true? What does the current Beta reveal? I think like me, your mind will be blown. Its really, really good!

In this episode we highlight a trick to opening classic skills with A-Lady Plus, which at times might struggle. Also we look at a number of Audio Bugs, present across several Echo product lines. Oh, an did I mention the Echo Show 8 is a hot mess using Alexa Plus!

In this episode we take a look at Alexa Plus, an how to export recipes or other content via email. We also take a look at the brand new Text Messaging features and what they're capable of.