Talkative AI assistant Alexa, which powers the hugely-popular Amazon Echo smart speaker range, has gained a new ability. The handsfree helper can now let you know when important world events, sporting fixtures, bank holidays and more will feature on the calendar. The new capability means you don’t have any excuse for forgetting to buy your significant other a Valentine’s Day card, or sending some flowers on Mother’s Day.
Alexa, which is developed by Amazon and can be found in a wide range of gadgets – from car infotainment systems to microwaves, tablets to smart speakers, is already pretty capable at keeping things organised. Using the Alexa companion app on your iPhone or Android smartphone, you can pair a number of popular calendars, including Google Calendar, so the smart assistant can tell you about upcoming appointments and reminders. You can also use Alexa to add appointments to your schedule.
And now, thanks to the latest tweak, you can check when an important date is on the horizon. Combined with the ability to modify your digital calendar, Alexa users will be able…
