When the “helpful” thing becomes extra work


Hey Reader, Lately I’ve been getting SO frustrated with our kitchen Alexa. Which is kind of ridiculous when you think about it, because we bought it to make life easier, right?! Set a timer while I’m cooking. Play the one playlist I always listen to when I'm cooking or putting away the dishes. Handle the tiny stuff so my brain doesn’t have to. Very basic expectations for what this smart device is designed to do. And yet lately it’s been glitching so bad. Not setting timers when I ask. Not...