Countdown Conundrum is a simple, but challenging, word puzzle game where you have 30 seconds to unscramble the letters of a word. That's all there is to it, but you will feel under pressure as the seconds tick away. Writing down the letters will help, but it also eats into your time. Good luck!… Continue reading Countdown Conundrum
Snoring Sounds is am ambient sound skill that simulates someone deep in a peaceful sleep, and gently snoring nearby. It can... help you relax and get to sleep yoursele, especially if you normally have company but tonight you're home alone make your home seem cosier and bring some comfort, when you're the only one at… Continue reading Ambient Sounds: Snoring
Here's a sample from our Alexa skills portfolio. There are posts on most of these in the blog, with links to the skill in your local Alexa Skill store. To try a skill on your own Amazon Echo or other Alexa device, just use the launch phrase shown, or enable it in your Alexa app… Continue reading Portfolio Update
Pass Phrase generates memorable pass phrases to use in place of passwords for your online accounts. Availability: US, UK, Australia, Canada and India. Pass phrases are considered safer than passwords by many security experts, including the author of this skill, because they can be very long yet still memorable. The skill suggests phrases by generating… Continue reading Pass Phrase
Scottish Facts is a skill to help you learn more about Scotland. Whether you live here or are planning a future trip, this skill has lots of unusual information about this wonderful small country. It's very popular for children working on geography homework projects. Availability: US, UK, Australia, Canada and India. Things you can… Continue reading Scottish Facts
Bedtime Prayers is a simple skill to encourage children and their families to include a short prayer in their regular bedtime routine. To keep things interesting, the skill has a small library of short prayers, so children can anticipate which one it will be tonight, and also learn and develop favourites. Availability: US and UK. Things you can… Continue reading Bedtime Prayers
Call Handler is a simple skill that handles two common phone call scenarios. Rejecting a telemarketer (or any unwanted caller) without getting annoyed. Stepping away for a moment to find a pencil & paper, or make coffee. Availability: US, UK, Australia, Canada and India. Things you can say: "Alexa, ask Call Handler to handle this… Continue reading Call Handler
