Amazon Echo Club - Page 22

WT Sharpe · 01-23-2016, 05:29 PM

Those were the days; when a kid could go see a double feature for a quarter. Some theaters charge over a dollar now.

Bilbo1967 · 01-23-2016, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by WT Sharpe

Some theaters charge over a dollar now.

wodin · 01-25-2016, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tubemonkey

I would've said prehistoric

I'd have said "still wet behind the ears", I remember when a guy with a 16 mm projector used to come to town on Saturday nights and show "free movies" (grade b westerns) on a bed sheet that he hung on the side of an old warehouse. The town merchants would get together to pay him to bolster business.

tubemonkey · 01-27-2016, 04:01 PM

"Alexa, what's a snack stadium?"

Amazon to do it's first ever Super Bowl commercial, and it'll be for the Echo.

Conan46 · 01-27-2016, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by tubemonkey

"Alexa, what's a snack stadium?"

Amazon to do it's first ever Super Bowl commercial, and it'll be for the Echo.

Was hoping they would announce the rumored new battery powered echo during the commercial

Still, shows they are definitely investing in the product.

Blossom · 01-27-2016, 05:12 PM

Ask her who will win the Superbowl.

tubemonkey · 01-27-2016, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Conan46

Was hoping they would announce the rumored new battery powered echo during the commercial

Still, shows they are definitely investing in the product.

They still might. The released video isn't the one that will actually air; it's a teaser.

tubemonkey · 01-27-2016, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

Ask her who will win the Superbowl.

tubemonkey · 02-04-2016, 05:30 PM

*** New Feature ***

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Listen to music from Spotify on Amazon Echo

In addition to Prime Music, Pandora, iHeartRadio, and TuneIn, Spotify Premium subscribers can now listen to their favorite playlists, genres, and over 30 million songs from the Spotify catalog on Echo.

To get started, simply link your Spotify Premium account using the Alexa app. Once connected, just ask:

“Alexa, play ‘jazz’ on Spotify.”
“Alexa, play the 'Today’s Top Hits' playlist on Spotify.”
"Alexa, play Drake on Spotify."
“Alexa, play the album ‘The Wall’ on Spotify.”

To learn more about playing music on Amazon Echo, go to Listen to Your Music.

Be advised that this only works with a paid premium account. Free accounts are no go.

Edit -- Spotify Premium starts at $9.99/month and has a free 30-day trial.
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tubemonkey · 02-06-2016, 04:02 AM

*** New Features ***

Domino's Adds Amazon Echo Ordering Capability in Time for Big Game

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ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Football players aren't the only ones who are preparing for the big Feb. 7 game. Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery and digital ordering platforms, is bringing its fan-favorite Domino's Tracker® and ordering capabilities to Amazon Echo, just in time for one of the company's busiest delivery days of the year.

As the Denver and North Carolina football teams get ready for their biggest Sunday of the season, Domino's expects to sell more than 12 million pizza slices nationwide on game day – about five times more than on a typical Sunday. And now, Domino's customers can track any order, as well as place their most recent order or Easy Order, using Amazon Echo.

ALEXA! YOUR UBER IS ARRIVING NOW

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The simplicity of ordering an Uber can be a magical experience and one that we continue to iterate on. Today we are excited to take it one step further by allowing you to request an Uber ride with just your voice. This is all made possible thanks to our the Uber API and our integration with Alexa, the brain behind Amazon Echo.

NetPop · 02-12-2016, 08:15 PM

Hello Echo Users,

We are conducting a study focusing on the usability of the Amazon Echo and are looking for users to take our short survey. All respondents who complete the short survey will be entered in a sweepstakes drawing to win one of ten $50 Amazon Gift Certificates upon completion.

Share your opinions, take the survey now: https://surveys2.netpop.com/survey/n...2?co=13&wave=1

tubemonkey · 02-19-2016, 07:58 PM

*** New Features ***

Updated Flash Briefing

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Love hearing awesome science news about everything from robotic arms to glow-in-the-dark plants? You can now add Discovery News to your Flash Briefing, along with content already available from CNN, Bloomberg, NPR, and more.

To get started, simply go to "Settings" in your Alexa App, choose "Flash Briefing," and turn on Discovery. Once you've personalized your Flash Briefing, just ask:

Alexa, what's my Flash Briefing?

tubemonkey · 02-28-2016, 11:40 PM

*** New Features ***

Flash Briefing Updates and Election News

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The Wall Street Journal is bringing headline news along with money and tech updates to Alexa through Flash Briefing. To listen, simply go to "Settings" in your Alexa App, choose "Flash Briefing," and turn on the Wall Street Journal. Once you've personalized your Flash Briefing, just ask:

Alexa, what's my Flash Briefing?

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With Super Tuesday heating up the election season next week, Alexa can also help you keep up with the primaries. Just ask:

Alexa, when is the next primary? Alexa, when is the Massachusetts primary?

wodin · 03-03-2016, 12:28 PM

Introducing Echo Dot
Echo Dot uses the same far-field voice recognition as Echo and is a convenient addition to any room of the house. Directly connect Echo Dot to speakers with an audio cable or via Bluetooth, and add voice-control to your home stereo system. With its built-in speaker, you can place Dot in the bedroom and use it as a smart alarm clock that can also turn off your lights, or use Dot in the kitchen to easily set timers and add items to your shopping list using just your voice. Learn more about Echo Dot.

Echo Dot is available for $89.99 in limited quantities exclusively for Prime members through Alexa Voice Shopping. Limit 1 per order, 2 per customer. To order your Echo Dot, just ask:
Alexa, order an Echo Dot.

wodin · 03-03-2016, 12:28 PM

Introducing Amazon Tap
Amazon Tap is an Alexa-enabled portable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi speaker that gives you rich, full-range sound. Just tap the microphone button and ask for music, request the news, search for information, order a pizza, and more with the Alexa Voice Service. Amazon Tap has dual stereo speakers with Dolby processing that provides crisp vocals, extended bass response, and 360° omni-directional audio. Small and easy to travel with, you can enjoy great music and Alexa wherever you are.

Amazon Tap is available for $129.99. Learn more about Amazon Tap.

02-12-2016, 08:15 PM	#326
NetPop Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2016 Device: NetPop	Share your opinion about Amazon Echo for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card Hello Echo Users, We are conducting a study focusing on the usability of the Amazon Echo and are looking for users to take our short survey. All respondents who complete the short survey will be entered in a sweepstakes drawing to win one of ten $50 Amazon Gift Certificates upon completion. Share your opinions, take the survey now: https://surveys2.netpop.com/survey/n...2?co=13&wave=1

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01-23-2016, 05:29 PM	#316
WT Sharpe Bah, humbug! Posts: 39,072 Karma: 157049943 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Pro, & a Samsung Galaxy S9.	Those were the days; when a kid could go see a double feature for a quarter. Some theaters charge over a dollar now.

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tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,773 Karma: 158733736 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	"Alexa, what's a snack stadium?" Amazon to do it's first ever Super Bowl commercial, and it'll be for the Echo.

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03-03-2016, 12:28 PM	#329
wodin Illiterate Posts: 10,279 Karma: 37848716 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Sandwich Isles Device: Samsung Galaxy S10+, Microsoft Surface Pro	Introducing Echo Dot Echo Dot uses the same far-field voice recognition as Echo and is a convenient addition to any room of the house. Directly connect Echo Dot to speakers with an audio cable or via Bluetooth, and add voice-control to your home stereo system. With its built-in speaker, you can place Dot in the bedroom and use it as a smart alarm clock that can also turn off your lights, or use Dot in the kitchen to easily set timers and add items to your shopping list using just your voice. Learn more about Echo Dot. Echo Dot is available for $89.99 in limited quantities exclusively for Prime members through Alexa Voice Shopping. Limit 1 per order, 2 per customer. To order your Echo Dot, just ask: Alexa, order an Echo Dot.

03-03-2016, 12:28 PM	#330
wodin Illiterate Posts: 10,279 Karma: 37848716 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Sandwich Isles Device: Samsung Galaxy S10+, Microsoft Surface Pro	Introducing Amazon Tap Amazon Tap is an Alexa-enabled portable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi speaker that gives you rich, full-range sound. Just tap the microphone button and ask for music, request the news, search for information, order a pizza, and more with the Alexa Voice Service. Amazon Tap has dual stereo speakers with Dolby processing that provides crisp vocals, extended bass response, and 360° omni-directional audio. Small and easy to travel with, you can enjoy great music and Alexa wherever you are. Amazon Tap is available for $129.99. Learn more about Amazon Tap.

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