Michael W Lucas Jun 2, 2023

Me: I won't discuss business in a room with an Alexa, because Amazon is my business competitor and they eavesdrop.

Various other folks:  

Today: Amazon to pay fine for eavesdropping. https://www.npr.org/2023/06/01/1179381126/amazon-alexa-ring-settlement

Show threadmkbJun 2, 2023
@mwl ProTip™: Liven up work calls by saying “[Hey Alexa|OK Google], play Air Supply, maximum volume.” 😜
Show threadBritish Tech GuruJun 2, 2023
@mkb @mwl you forgot Hey Siri. And is there a voice activation for Cortana?
Show threadhelplessduckJun 2, 2023

@britishtechguru @mkb @mwl

Siri is too stupid to get the joke.

Show threadmkbJun 2, 2023
@helplessduck @britishtechguru @mwl Or she’s too smart for my bullshit!
Show threadhelplessduck

@mkb @britishtechguru @mwl

Between my phone, iPad, and the HomePods, the only thing she's proven adept at so far is actively working to destroy the few shreds of sanity I still manage to desperately cling to.

Jun 2, 2023 at 4:42pmWeb