Amazon's Alexa now accepts voice commands to buy stuff for you

If there was any doubt that Amazon's Alexa voice assistant is a Trojan horse designed to get people to buy more things from Amazon, let those doubts be dispelled. The online retail giant announced on Friday that Alexa, which is supported by the Echo, Echo Dot, Tap and Fire TV, will now let you order "tens of millions" of Amazon Prime products, even if you've never ordered from Amazon before. To place an order, all you have to do is say "Alexa, order ____." Just say "Alexa, order AAA batteries" or "Alexa, order Old Spice deodorant." SEE ALSO: Amazon Echo, Dot & Tap: Which Alexa device is for you?