Alexa tricks to get you through Thanksgiving with family

Alexa, the voice control assistant living inside Amazon's Echo, Echo Dot and Tap speakers, is extremely versatile. She can adjust your thermostat, give you news headlines from around the world and even start your robot vacuum. But can she help when your Aunt Shirley starts talking about her stamp collection during Thanksgiving dinner? Actually, we think she can. Here are our favorite tips and tricks for overcoming awkward family conversations during the holiday season -- with Amazon's Alexa.