The act of touching a coin to half-exposed live plugs has been making rounds on the internet for about a year. It is called “the penny challenge”. A 10-year old was unfortunately issued the challenge recently by Alexa.
The girl's mother, Kristin Livdahl shared a screenshot of the challenge on Twitter. Kristin Livdahl says that when her 10-year old asked Alexa for a challenge, the speaker responded with “Plug in a phone charger about halfway into a wall outlet, then touch a penny to the exposed prongs”
According to the BBC report the mother said, “We were doing some physical challenges, like laying down and rolling over holding a shoe on your foot, from a [physical education] teacher on YouTube earlier. Bad weather outside. She just wanted another one.” This is when the Alexa-enabled speaker suggested the challenge that it found on the web.
As we’ve said above, the penny challenge isn’t new and has been making the rounds on the internet for the past year.
In a separate Tweet, Kristin Livdahl shared a response from Amazon which reads, “We are currently working with our developers regarding your Alexa concern. As soon as we receive further information, we’ll contact you with an update. In the meantime, please feel free to reply to this email with any questions or concerns you may have”.
Amazon told the BBC in a statement that “it had updated Alexa to prevent the assistant recommending such activity in the future”. The statement reads, “Customer trust is at the center of everything we do and Alexa is designed to provide accurate, relevant, and helpful information to customers. As soon as we became aware of this error, we took swift action to fix it.”
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All new Echo Show 5
Price – Rs 8,999.00 Deal Price – Rs 3,999.00
Amazon's most impressive smart speaker and display yet, Echo Show 5 is a smart speaker with a 5.5” screen and Alexa that can be operated by voice. The device can fit on your bedside or coffee table. The Alexa voice assistant speaks English & Hindi. The device allows you to stream hands-free music, with millions of songs in your favourite language from Amazon Prime Music, Spotify, etc available to you. You can also see songs with on-screen lyrics from Amazon Prime Music on the device. The device allows you to activate the built-in camera remotely to securely monitor your home using the Alexa app to keep a check on your home. View deal here.
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Echo 4th Gen sound powered by Dolby and Alexa delivers premium sound which is powered by Dolby. It delivers clear highs, deep bass for rich, and full sound audio quality that adjusts to any room. Stream millions of songs in your favourite language from Amazon Prime Music, Spotify, etc on the device with ease. You can use Echo as a standalone speaker or connect it to other speakers/headphones to stream music with ease. Simply pair your phone with Echo Dot and use it with a Bluetooth speaker. The device can help you make your home smart and use voice commands to control lights, ACs, TVs, geysers, water motors and more. View deal here.
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Price – Rs 4,499.00 Deal Price – Rs 1,949.00
Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) is a bestselling smart speaker that can be operated by voice - even from a distance. Paired with Alexa the smart speaker can speak in English & Hindi. It allows hands-free music control that allows you to stream millions of songs in your favourite language from Amazon Prime Music, Apple Music, etc. Echo Dot is a standalone speaker which can connect it to other speakers/headphones to enjoy audio on your favourite devices. The Echo Dot allows you to pair your phone with it and use it as a Bluetooth speaker. You can convert your home into a smart home by using smart plugs. View deal here.
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Echo Show 8 (White) bundle with Mi 360° 1080p Full HD Wi-Fi Smart Security Camera is ideal for a hands-free experience to keep a check on your home. Just ask Echo Show 8 to show the kids room, or monitor your home with ease. You only need Wi-Fi to connect your devices. The Mi Camera has an AI motion detection alert and offers connectivity options is Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz. It is a smart display that you can control using just your voice. The display has an 8-inch screen which helps you to see clearly. Alexa can show your favourite TV shows on Amazon Prime Video or stream music videos from Hungama Music, etc. You can enjoy music from Amazon Prime Music, Hungama, etc. View deal here.
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Morphy Richards New Europa 800-Watt Espresso and Cappuccino 4-Cup Coffee Maker
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The Amazon Great Indian Festival sale is now live and brings various products with excellent discounts, deals and offers from all major categories. The company has also aligned with HDFC Bank to offer clients an additional 10% discount on purchases. There are no-cost EMI options, exchange offers and more exciting prices for customers during this sale period. If you have been waiting to purchase a new chimney for your kitchen, check out the best deals below. Here are the top deals on Chimneys on Amazon India.
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Amazon has launched two new Echo Show devices in India. This includes an updated version of Echo Show 5 (review) and a new Echo Show 10. As with all Amazon Echo Show devices, the new devices come with a display as well as a front facing camera.
“With the introduction of the new Echo Show devices we have redefined the customer experience. Echo Show 10’s intelligent motion capability makes any place in the room the perfect location to enjoy visuals on the HD display combined with an enhanced audio experience”, stated Parag Gupta, Head of Amazon Devices India. “Indian customers have shared positive feedback about Alexa interactions on their existing Echo Show devices that combine voice, display, and touch. We can’t wait to see how they make the most out of the large brilliant display of the new Echo Show 10 as well as the upgraded Echo Show 5 to enhance entertainment, home security, productivity and more.”
Amazon Echo Show 10
The new Echo Show 10 sports a 10.1-inch HD display. However, the most unique feature of the device is the fact that the display will automatically turn towards the user when Alexa is interacted with as the display is free to rotate. Not only the display, but the dual-front firing tweeters and woofer also rotate to face the user.
For security, Amazon notes that the Echo Show 10 uses computer vision algorithms that are said to allow users secure access to a live access from the device to their Alexa app. Users can also remotely pan the display and camera to see the entire room.
Amazon Echo Show 5
The new Echo Show 5 packs a 5.5-inch display and features an HD camera. There is also a Drop In feature that allows users to open instant conversations between devices or Alexa contacts. The new device will be available in Black, White, and Blue colour variants.
As with the Echo Show 10, users can access the built-in camera via the Alexa app to monitor things at home.
Pricing and availability
The Amazon Echo Show 10 will be available in Black and is priced at Rs 24,999. The new Echo Show 5 is priced at Rs 8,999, but will be available at a discounted price of Rs 6,999. As mentioned earlier, it will be available in Black, White and Blue.
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