Skip to main content
  1. Home
  2. Audio / Video
  3. News

You can now ask Amazon Echo’s Alexa about movie showtimes and live NFL scores

Kris Wouk
By

Amazon Echo review top light
Greg Mombert/Digital Trends
Alexa, the handy voice-controlled virtual assistant in the Amazon Echo, was already fairly smart when the device launched, but since then she has gained even more knowledge and functionality. Now, based on a new firmware update coming to the Echo, you can ask Alexa about movies and the NFL, including the upcoming Super Bowl 50.

Thanks to the latest update, Alexa can now give you information on what movies are playing in nearby theaters, as well as when they’re playing. All you need to do is say “Alexa, what movies are playing tonight?” You can also get even more specific by naming a particular movie genre, or by asking about a specific movie, such as, “Alexa, tell me more about Dirty Grandpa.” Of course, the movie doesn’t have to be (and perhaps shouldn’t be) that one.

Recommended Videos

Users can now also ask Alexa for live NFL scores, Engadget reports. While the season is nearly over, the most important NFL game of the year is still coming, and you can ask Alexa to predict the outcome. Simply say “Alexa, who will win the Super Bowl?”

Related

Amazon has been on a roll lately when it comes to adding new features to the Echo. Earlier this month we reported that Alexa can now narrate Kindle books for you. If you’re not an Audible user or just happen to want to listen to a book that isn’t available on the service, this is a handy alternative.

If all this sounds interesting but you’re not interested in a speaker the size of the Amazon Echo, you may only have to wait a while for something smaller. A report from the Wall Street Journal earlier this month says that a new, smaller, battery-powered version of the Echo, code-named Fox, is on the way, and may even launch within the next few weeks.

The update bringing movie showtimes and NFL scores to the Echo began rolling out last week, so if you’re reading this there’s a good chance you might have it already. If not, you shouldn’t have to wait for long.

Editors' Recommendations

Topics
Kris Wouk
Kris Wouk
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Kris Wouk is a tech writer, gadget reviewer, blogger, and whatever it's called when someone makes videos for the web. In his…
3 sci-fi movies on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in March
A young Donald Sutherland, mouth agape pointing a finger in a scene from Invasion of the Body Snatchers.

Many sci-fi films focus on a future or alternate world. Sometimes they involve aliens, mysticism, or mythical creatures. Others are more psychologically disturbing and cerebral. There are so many different types of sci-fi movies that even those who aren’t into traditional sci-fi can find one they like.

This month, the three sci-fi movies on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in March come from three different decades: the 1970s, 1990s, and 2000s. They are all very different from one another as well, so you’re sure to find something that fits your interest. In each case, they’re movies worth rewatching too.
Vanilla Sky (2001)
Vanilla Sky (2001) Official Trailer # 1 - Tom Cruise HD

Read more
3 underrated action movies on Amazon Freevee you should watch in March
The cast of Warcraft.

As much as we enjoy watching free movies on Amazon Freevee, sometimes you really get what you pay for. While it's true that there are a handful of great movies on Freevee, they are badly outnumbered by flicks that aren't even good enough to be called direct-to-video B-movies. It can also take a long time to search through all of the lesser titles before you find something worth watching.

Fortunately, we've already done the work for you with our selection of the three underrated action movies on Amazon Freevee that you should watch in March. This month's pics include a video game adaptation with a massive budget, an icon of Hong Kong cinema, and an early '90s action flick starring Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger.
Warcraft (2016)

Read more
3 great Amazon Prime Video movies you need to watch on Valentine’s Day
Two people stand in the cold in The Other Zoey.

The Other Zoey | Official Trailer | Prime Video

Valentine's Day is here and it's usually the time for couples to act obnoxiously in public by showcasing their love for one another. A great way to avoid that public spectacle while still celebrating the holiday is to stay in and watch a movie or two.

Read more