Podcast: Let’s Talk About That Alexa-Powered Microwave

In this special episode of the Smart Kitchen Show, Chris Albrecht and I catch up with our good friend Stacey Higginbotham of the IoT Podcast to talk about the big Amazon Alexa devices event in Seattle today.

Stacey was on hand as Amazon unveiled a slate of new devices, including an Alexa powered microwave and the second generation Echo Show, so listen in as we discuss what it all means for Amazon and the smart home market.

You can listen to the podcast by clicking play below, downloading it to your machine or subscribing in Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player.

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