I bought an Alexa for my husband for his birthday so he could easily listen to his music (he is disabled). A couple of months ago, a friend came over with a new gadget to show my husband. We never looked online for any information regarding this gadget. It was only the conversation between my husband and his friend that contained any interest in the gadget. The next day in my FaceBook feed and Amazon advertisements, there were all kinds of testimonials and advertisements regarding this gadget. I'm convinced Alexa was listening to the conversation. Otherwise, why would this have happend?
LynnJanuary 26, 2023
Alexa helps with everyday tasks. Turns on or off lights without getting out of bed, Turns on/off fans and opens/closes my driveway gate. Reads me daily verses from the Book of Mormon every morning, completing it every year. (done it for several years now). Gives me a "Flash Briefing" weather and national news from CNN, FOX and Public Broadcast Radio while I'm getting dressed and shaving. Indispensable!
MaryannJanuary 25, 2023
I can't wait to get Alexa. I am not worrying about somone discovering my secrets. I certainly won't be discussing account numbers, etc. AND--you can always turn her off.
Diane IrwinJanuary 25, 2023
I totally agree! Too creepy.
AnonymousJanuary 25, 2023
I was at a friend's house who had recently bought a couple Alexas for the house. A few minutes after I arrived, another friend arrived. She came in exuberant and laughing and the Alexa immediately says "I love when (name of the friend) comes so I can record her laughing". It was insanely creepy and we asked if somebody from another room had told the Alexa to say it, but they said they didn't.
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RachelJanuary 29, 2023
I bought an Alexa for my husband for his birthday so he could easily listen to his music (he is disabled). A couple of months ago, a friend came over with a new gadget to show my husband. We never looked online for any information regarding this gadget. It was only the conversation between my husband and his friend that contained any interest in the gadget. The next day in my FaceBook feed and Amazon advertisements, there were all kinds of testimonials and advertisements regarding this gadget. I'm convinced Alexa was listening to the conversation. Otherwise, why would this have happend?
LynnJanuary 26, 2023
Alexa helps with everyday tasks. Turns on or off lights without getting out of bed, Turns on/off fans and opens/closes my driveway gate. Reads me daily verses from the Book of Mormon every morning, completing it every year. (done it for several years now). Gives me a "Flash Briefing" weather and national news from CNN, FOX and Public Broadcast Radio while I'm getting dressed and shaving. Indispensable!
MaryannJanuary 25, 2023
I can't wait to get Alexa. I am not worrying about somone discovering my secrets. I certainly won't be discussing account numbers, etc. AND--you can always turn her off.
Diane IrwinJanuary 25, 2023
I totally agree! Too creepy.
AnonymousJanuary 25, 2023
I was at a friend's house who had recently bought a couple Alexas for the house. A few minutes after I arrived, another friend arrived. She came in exuberant and laughing and the Alexa immediately says "I love when (name of the friend) comes so I can record her laughing". It was insanely creepy and we asked if somebody from another room had told the Alexa to say it, but they said they didn't.
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