Amazon has lots of new neat and shiny things and we talk about them! Between talking microwaves, cars that do what you ask, sweet whispers to your dear Alexa and Amazon's lack of Echo Karaoke, we delve into all the wonderful and not-so-wonderful new Amazon concepts. We also discuss a new skill by some of our favorite game designers from Jovotech and Pretzel Labs. So come along and talk to us!

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Talk To Me - Episode 11

Join as we boldly go where so many, many, many others have gone before. That's right, this episode is filled with Trek references and if that's not enough, we also talk Alexa games and 90's music, NPR studies on voice device usership and VoiceSummit18. So pull up a cup of Earl Grey, Hot and listen in.

Talk To Me - Episode 10

Who likes games? We do! And we review one of the first board games made for Alexa, "When in Rome." We also discuss sexism and missed opportunities in Amazon's recent Alexa ads and Amazon Alexa Skills early growth vs Apple's iOS app early growth. So join us!

Talk To Me - Episode 9

On this episode, we discuss the hot new thing in voice ... board games! We also offer you a mega rant on everyone's favorite angst-du-jour, privacy. Katie also regales us with her trip to New York where she spoke to a bunch of voice enthusiasts and not-so enthusiasts. So pull up a pod, put on your headphones and enjoy!

Talk To Me - Episode 8

This week we discuss Amazon's new changes to make voice apps easier to find, Alexa secretly recording and sending our conversations to strangers, and whether we should be worried about Alexa spying on us and whether Alexa should leave our kids alone (spoiler: no). All that and more on this week's episode.

Talk To Me - Episode 7

It's Google Time. We discuss Google Duplex and all the promises and problems of the phone calling voice assistant. We also highlight some of Google's attempts to play catch up to Amazon and some places where we feel Google has certainly surpassed its primary rival. Finally, we pay homage to our soon-to-be avian overlords. So join us and come Talk to Me.

Talk To Me - Episode 6

Amazon itself is the spotlight this week as we discuss whether it will be the one voice assistant to rule them all. We also delve into its bevy of announcements including permitting voice app developers to provide premium content, the new Amazon Echo for Kids, Alexa's new memory and context abilities and skill arbitration (yes it's as sexy as it sounds!). So listen in, and talk to me!

Talk To Me - Episode 5

On this episode of Talk to Me, we discuss Apple's disappointing HomePod sales and whether Apple is going the way of Blackberry. We also shine a spotlight on Gimlet's new podcast, Sandra, a fictional show about the people behind the robot voice. Finally, we talk about Amazon's new Blueprints and how anyone can be a voice app developer (at least for Amazon). So pull up some headphones and join in.

Talk To Me - Episode 4

Join us as we discuss privacy in the age of Voice and ever present speakers and how far Google and Amazon want to go in finding out your deepest darkest secrets. Also, we discuss Facebook's decision to delay demonstrations of its smart devices in light of privacy concerns, and Amazon's new program for helping those disadvantaged among us. So pull up some headphones or turn on Alexa and join us!

Talk To Me - Episode 3

Welcome to Episode 2! In this episode we discuss the rumored Facebook voice interface and whether it's a good idea given the company's current troubles. We test out and review some new Alexa features like 'Brief Mode' and 'Follow Up Mode'. We also delve into the limits of voice and when regular screens may be better. Finally, we also rant a bit on Amazon's troublesome penchant for arbitrarily yanking voice apps from the skill store without notice or warning. So come along and Talk to Me!

Talk To Me - Episode 2

Come one, come all to the first episode of Talk to Me! Among other things, we discuss a scandalous encounter with Alexa and 20 Questions, our Spotlight Skill of the bi-week, and Alexa's vaguely creepy knowledge about your daily activities. You can also get to know a little more about us and a little more about the voice-first world.

Talk To Me - Episode 1

Husband/wife co-hosts Max and Katie Ernst talk to all the electronics and appliances in their house to see which ones are considerate enough to talk back. They'll discuss the unusual, interesting, and downright stupid things Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant, Cortana, Bixby and any other voice assistants have to offer!

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