Here are some interesting facts about Alexa you might not know.
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Alexa was launched by Amazon in 2014 as a part of its Echo line of smart speakers.
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The name Alexa was chosen because it has a soft consonant with a long "a" vowel sound, making it easy to recognize and pronounce in different languages.
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Alexa is powered by Amazon's cloud-based voice service, called Alexa Voice Service (AVS).
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As of 2021, there are over 100 million Alexa-enabled devices in use worldwide.
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Alexa has a feature called "Skills" that allows third-party developers to create new voice-powered apps that can be used with Alexa.
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Alexa can be customized to recognize different voices, allowing multiple users in a household to have personalized experiences.
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In addition to English, Alexa can understand and respond to commands in several other languages, including German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Japanese.
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Alexa has a feature called "Drop In" that allows users to instantly connect with other Alexa-enabled devices without needing to call or text first.
Alexa has a feature called "Drop In" that allows users to instantly connect with other Alexa-enabled devices without needing to call or text first.