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David Pogue: ‘Alexa+ Is a Buggy Embarrassment’
Summary
David Pogue humorously critiques the performance of Amazon's Alexa while attempting to use it to find a septic-system repair service. The interaction reveals the limitations and frustrations that can come with using voice-activated services, particularly when dealing with urgent home maintenance needs.
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