Amazon lets users speak with Alexa without using an Echo via web browser

You no longer have to buy'Alexa' Echo hardware to test out its software. Amazon's voice-powered personal assistant can now be accessed on a browser. The technology answers questions, read audio-books and even reports on weather in response to voice commands. You no longer have to buy'Alexa' Echo hardware to test out its software. Amazon's voice-powered personal assistant can now be accessed on a browser.