[Electronics-Talk] New Smart Microwave Can Be Operated By Alexa Voice Commands

[cheez]

Well, shake me like a salt shaker!  I learn something new everyday!  Here 
all this time, I thought the only thing written on the bag was cooking time, 
power settings, nutrition stuff, etc.
Thanks Annette for enlightening me.

Vince, no sarcasm was intended in the above text

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> The weight of the popcorn bag does refer to the size of the bag, i.e. 2 
> ounce, 5 ounce, etc.
>
> Annette
>
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> From: Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> cheez via Electronics-Talk
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> Alexa Voice Commands
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> I'm wondering, where does the weight of popcorn factor in cooking it?
> If anything, I'd expect it to ask for the size of the bag.
> I'm surprised it didn't ask you if it was buttered with salt, or buttered 
> with no salt or unsalted.
> Next model will not only ask questions like that, but will either 
> congratulate you on choosing a healthy version of your snack, or lecture 
> you on the harm you are about to inflict on your body.
> If you are diabetic or on a diet, it will snitch on you or debase you if 
> you don't choose a healthier item.
>
> Vince, an owner of a microwave that just don't give a care and is dumb as 
> the toaster
>
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>>I just got this GE smart microwave oven. It is not for the technically
>>challenged. It failed on almost every step of the way in setting it up.
>>I just keep going back to it so I finally got it set up. I think you
>>must have a smart phone & if you want an Amazon device. I can now turn
>>on the microwave & cook with echo. But have not trayed scan to cook
>>yet. Lots more to learn. I said echo microwave popcorn, It asked me how
>>much it Wayde. I did not know!
>> Mike
>>
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>> From: Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf
>> Of Gerald Levy via Electronics-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2018 4:28 PM
>> To: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Gerald Levy <bwaylimited at verizon.net>
>> Subject: [Electronics-Talk] New Smart Microwave Can Be Operated By
>> Alexa Voice Commands
>>
>>
>> I just came across the following article on the Gadgeteer web site
>> that may be of interest to those of you who have been waiting for a
>> microwave oven that can be operated by voice commands:
>>
>> Pop some corn with the sound of your voice with this GE microwave
>> ‎Today, ‎August ‎28, ‎2018, ‏‎8 hours ago | Janet Cloninger
>>
>>
>> NEWS – GE’s 0.9 Cu. Ft. Capacity Smart Countertop Microwave Oven with
>> Scan-To-Cook Technology (JES1097SMSS) adds Alexa voice control to your
>> microwave.  The microwave connects to your home WiFi, so you can
>> control it with voice commands through your Alexa device.
>>
>>
>>
>> The 0.9 ft³ oven has 900W of cooking power.  It has a variety of
>> pre-set controls for defrosting food, reheating a dinner plate,
>> popping corn, baking potatoes, and more.  Or you can use Alexa voice
>> commands to set time and power levels, add cooking time, stop the
>> microwave, and other commands.  And using the GE app, you can scan the
>> bar code on a food package, and the GE Smart Countertop Microwave
>> automatically adjusts power levels, cook times, and more, according to 
>> package instructions.
>>
>> The interior has an LED light and a glass turntable.  The exterior
>> measures 19″ wide x 11 ½” tall x 14 ½” deep, and the interior measures
>> 13.7″ wide x 8.7″ tall x 12.4″ deep.  It has a gray body and a
>> stainless steel door.
>>
>> The MSRP is $139.00.  Check the GE website to learn more about the 0.9 
>> Cu.
>> Ft. Capacity Smart Countertop Microwave Oven with Scan-To-Cook
>> Technology and to find local retailers.  Amazon also sells this
>> microwave for $125.99.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Gerald
>>
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