Alexa Cast is a new feature on Amazon products for streaming and control of media content. Similar to Google's Chromecast and Apple's AirPlay, it allows users to transfer the playback of media ...

Just use the “Alexa” wake-up word, followed by your request. Ask to hear music, check the weather forecast, look up information from the internet, and so on.

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Currently, Amazon has an Alexa app available for Windows, allowing you to use Alexa on your laptop. Which can be pretty useful, especially if you are not a big fan of Microsoft’s Cortana assistant.

On your Windows 10 PC, say, “Hey Cortana, open Alexa,” and you’ll be greeted with her voice. From here, you can ask Alexa many of the same things you would on an Echo device.

Alexa connects to the popular 7-Minute Workout app, enabling you to activate a work-out with a mere shout-out. All you have to do is say “Start 7-Minute Workout” and clear the furniture.