How Alexa Ruled CES 2017

By Matthew Gillen

CES this year was exciting, with Microsoft’s new Surface Studio computer and Faraday Future’s FF91 electric car. Although these creations were groundbreaking, the new line up of Alexa enabled devices were even more impressive.

Starting off, is Ford’s announcement to give its cars with Sync 3 in-vehicle Alexa controls. Instead of fiddling with the radio while driving all you will have to do is say “Alexa, play some classic rock.” Ford is the one of the first large names to announce Alexa integration and it’s a welcome step to the future of intelligent personal assistants.

Ever have the desire to ask if your refrigerator is running? Well now you can with the LG Smart InstaView Refrigerator. The new smart fridge is Alexa enabled which means you can control smart devices, play music, and even order food. With Amazon Fresh you can order fresh produce such as cucumbers, eggs, and even deli meats. It will be interesting to see if it’s integrated into the fridge. Grocery shopping might become a thing of the past.