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Thursday, 23 September 2021 22:07

Maaaate: Alexa learns Australia's most unique phrases

Strewth! Having done a vibe check, Alexa speaks 'Strayan at long last, and knows that "Barbie" isn't a plastic doll, at least in the Strayan context, that "Yeah/Nah" is something Aussies really say and can turn on the lights when you ask to flick it on, but still can't flick off the mozzies, or at least, not yet!

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Friday, 07 September 2018 22:06

Alexa Announcements arrive in Australia at last

Do you wish you could broadcast messages to the Amazon Alexa speakers you own in the same way Google Home users can broadcast such messages? Now you can.

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