Finding AT solutions to real-life problems

Today has been a day to learn more about voice driven virtual assistants. I think that we need a forum whereby people post their real-life problems for AT professionals to solve. Just as the website http:// IFTTT.com

Today I got a “what’s new in Alexa” email and thought that this is a great way to send out a cry for problems needing a solution. Leading on for my last post it might look a bit like this:-

” How can I send a email message using only my voice”

” How can I watch audio description programs and freeview digital”

I think I call the website “solveaproblem.com ” Solutions using voice driven virtual assistant devices would be posted as a reply. Watch this space! This sounds like a Wiki!!

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