Things to Try with Alexa

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Looking to take Amazon Alexa for a test drive. Here are some of the most commands this month.

Just ask, “Alexa, tell me a life hack.”

THINGS TO TRY WITH ALEXA

“Alexa, drum roll, please.”
“Alexa, how do I say ‘how are you’ in German?”
You can now ask Alexa to translate words and short phrases from English into a number of supported languages. Learn more.
“Alexa, let’s play a game.”
“Alexa, who won a Golden Globe?”
“Alexa, who’s your favorite actor?”
“Alexa, can you play radio stations?”
“Alexa, what’s number one in the charts?”
“Alexa, how old are you?”
“Alexa, what’s the normal blood sugar range?”
“Alexa, how much does Jabba the Hutt weigh?”
“Alexa, how do I receive calls?”
“Alexa, play the new album by Camila Cabello on Amazon Music.”
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“Alexa, give me a meal idea.”
“Alexa, tell me a ninja joke.”
“Alexa, how old is Britney Spears’ first album?”
“Alexa, how can I help my child learn today?”
With the Vroom skill, you can turn everyday moments into brain building activities for kids. Learn more.