Amazon Alexa is problematic for people with the same name

It is supposed to be the futuristic household tool catering to the demands and whims of tech-savvy homeowners. But to those named Alexa, it appears the Amazon Echo makes life decidedly more frustrating. The gadget, which perform tasks including ordering shopping online through simple voice commands, has become the focus of annoyance to Alexas across the globe – because that is precisely the name to which the device answers. Amazon Echo is a voice-controlled smart speaker that works alongside a smartphone app. Using a virtual assistant called Alexa, the speaker can respond to voice commands from the user, such as setting an alarm or ordering a cab.