Echo Tips

We take a look at the ability to upload PDFs, Word Documents, and Images to be processed by your own personal AI via Alexa Plus! We also mention and audio bug and highlight that fact that my Echo Dots 4th and 5th Gen also have access to the Alexa Plus program.

I've finally got into the Alexa Plus Beta, and boy is it cool! We also have a demo of setting up the features the first time using the Alexa App, as a VoiceOver user.

We have another Rapid Fire Round Up! With 10 Commands in Less than 10 Minutes!

In this episode we tackle another 10 Commands, at random, in less than 10 minutes.

In our Rapid Fire Round Up, we have news, buying suggestions, jokes, podcasts for kids, books suggestions, and more!

In this episode we demo 10 rapid fire commands in less than 10 minutes.

In this week's omnibus episode of the Echo Tips Podcast, host David Ward provides an in-depth, yet constructively critical, review of the Library of Congress's "My Talking Books" Alexa skill for individuals with print disabilities. While praising the skill's responsive setup and book listing capabilities, David highlights several key areas for improvement, particularly in playback control and navigation. He contrasts the "My Talking Books" interface with the more intuitive designs of similar skills from RNIB and Vision Australia, demonstrating issues with pausing requirements for commands and a cumbersome multi-step exit process. David proposes innovative solutions such as the implementation of distinct voices and auditory cues to enhance user feedback and differentiate the skill's environment. He also touches upon the potential of AI to revolutionize accessibility interfaces and points out inconsistencies in content availability compared to other NLS platforms. This episod

In this episode we take a look at a few more demo videos of what Alexa Plus is suppose to be capable of, here in the near future!

In this episode we share a promotional video and a live demo conducted by ⁠Panos Panay, showing off several powerful audio features in Alexa Plus.

In This episode we cover a Recap of the Amazon Event about Alexa Plus. We also take a look at recent coverage from the Washington Post and the Verge about the Alexa Plus Rollout.

We'll be tackling 10 commands again, in under 10 minutes! We have soem updates about Alexa Plus as well.

We tackle 10 commands in less than 10 minutes! We're talking like Pirates, learning new recipes, checking the pollen count, and a whole lot more!

We've got a simple one for you this week, but its honestly my favorite upgrade!

In this episode we revisit one of our most popular episodes of all-time dealing with the NFB Newsline Skill.

The internet is a buzz, with Amazon announcing the deprecation of a defunct little used feature on a few modern devices. This feature enabled your voice commands be to be transcribed locally and then sent as a text request to Amazon Servers, verse the default historical method of sending a voice clip of your command. ## AttributionsDaily Tech News Show - Briefing 4977https://dailytechnewsshow.com/2025/03/17/3d-print-any-rc-robot-toy-you-want-dtnsb-4977/DTNS is Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode we delve back into our archives, to revisit how to adjust the playback speed of an Audible audiobook!

In this exciting episode, wee're diving deep into a review of the recent Amazon event that took place on February 26th. The star of the show? Alexa Plus, a newer, smarter AI version of Alexa that's set to become a big part of our lives very soon. We have a brief synopsis put together by the great folks over at DTNS which we are thrilled to share with you. We've also spent some time reflecting on how this new Alexa Plus might fit into our lives - imagine it as the friendly AI that everyone in the family can appreciate, kind of like a happy meal for AI services. Now, how cool does that sound? We even have a recently released ad from Amazon focusing on the wonderful new Alexa Plus. This episode is packed with tons of insights, so stay tuned!## AttributionsDaily Tech News Show - Briefing 4964https://dailytechnewsshow.com/2025/02/26/alexa-plus-may-actually-be-a-plus-dtnsb-4964/DTNS is Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/YouTu

In this episode we break down the news from Amazon's Alexa Event on February 26th 2025. And a closer look at the documentation after the event revealed a lot of hidden nuggets.SIGN UP+ Go To www.amazon.com/newalexa.PRESS RELEASE+ https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/new-alexa-generative-artificial-intelligence

In this episode we cover the three core advances AI should bring to Alexa; namely better processing of our speech, improved natural responses, and agentic capabilities.

In this episode we review a recent press release about an event dealing with devices for the Amazon Echo line-up, here late in February.# AttributionsDTNS Briefing 4950https://dailytechnewsshow.com/2025/02/05/why-dtns-doesnt-cover-the-doge-dtnsb-4950/DTNS- Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/PC Worldhttps://www.pcworld.com/article/2599695/is-the-new-ai-powered-alexa-almost-here-6-things-to-know.htmlThurrott.com -Panos Panay ⁠https://www.thurrott.com/microsoft/289310/panos