Even though he really wants one Published with OneZero on Medium When my partner asked for an Alexa device for Christmas, I refused to buy him one. I explained that while I ordinarily would welcome suggestions of what to get him, this year I would be ignoring his less-than-subtle hints about smart speakers, and he … Continue reading I Will Never Buy My Partner an Alexa
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Streaming Services Gear Up For A Battle of the Budgets
Apple TV+ and Disney+ are splashing the cash, but is that enough to tempt consumers away from Netflix? Apple is gearing up for a battle of the budgets when it comes to producing content for its new streaming service, Apple TV+. Apple has released a trailer for The Morning Show, an original series starring Jennifer Aniston, … Continue reading Streaming Services Gear Up For A Battle of the Budgets
I’m Relieved I Cancelled My Amazon Prime Membership
cancelled my Amazon Prime membership today. The second that I clicked through the seemingly never-ending chain of cancellation options I felt a tidal wave of relief. The service costs £79 a year for those living in the UK and $199 in the US (with discounts available to students or those with an EBT or Medicaid … Continue reading I’m Relieved I Cancelled My Amazon Prime Membership
Amazon Alexa: The best friend you never knew you wanted or an over-priced gimmick?
Echo, what's that? Alexa is an intelligent personal assistant developed by Amazon, which is integrated with Amazon Echo, Amazon Dot, and Amazon Tap devices. Presently, Alexa products are only available in the US, Germany and the UK, but there are plans for the company to introduce the voice-activated smart speaker Echo to India in the … Continue reading Amazon Alexa: The best friend you never knew you wanted or an over-priced gimmick?