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In this episode, Teri dives into the state of Alexa in Canada by talking about the top ten skills in Canada in celebration of Alexa’s 5th birthday in the US. Alexa was released 5 years ago this month in the US while in Canada she’s only about 2 years old. Teri will talk about the current top ten Alexa skills that are in Canada, and they will not include the large number of awesome ambient sounds that are included in the top ten skills in the Canadian skill store because they form most of the top ten skills. Teri decided to focus more on the skills that are doing numerous functions beyond just the ambient sounds. Here we go! The Top 10 Skills in Canada!#10: Skyrim Very Special Edition by Bethesda Game StudiosThis is an interactive game where users explore Skyrim using the power of their voice.It has different quests and users can go into dungeons, and use different weapons and spells.It’s given in Alexa voice, meaning that it’s text-to-speech, but it’s a very good experience.#9: Work Smart Live Smart with Beverly Beuermann-KingThis is a flash briefing and it’s great when it comes to living your life and finding more happiness, less stress, and basically bringing about your best life possible.It is very well done and offers great tips every single day. #8: Would You Rather For FamilyThis is one of Teri’s favorite games on Alexa.It’s a skill where Alexa asks a user to fun different scenarios and the user has to decide what they would rather do. #7: Doctor Who by Tardis Sound FXThis is for those who are into the Doctor Who world.Users can ask Alexa to have the Tardis box land, take off, make an emergency landing, and so much more.This is more of a sound effect type skill but it’s not the same as the ambient sound skills.#6: AkinatorThis is a skill where Alexa tries to guess what you’re thinking about. It could be a celebrity, political figure, family member, etc.#5: Vote Sam FeldtTeri interviewed Tahsim Ahmed about this skill which is being used by a DJ to help in generating votes for some DJ competition. That is a great use case and it’s bringing voice technology into the electronic music space.#4: Voice in Canada Flash BriefingThis is Teri’s flash briefing and it’s the second flash briefing on the list.It gives people daily tips on how they can get the most out of Alexa.#3: Question of the Day by Matchbox.ioThis is a trivia type of skill and it’s extremely well done.It’s gives users a question and when they get it correct they get bonus questions.Matchbox.io has been very successful in monetizing the skill.#2: Escape the RoomThis is an escape the room type game through voice.Users are given clues and have to navigate through rooms, or other scenarios by looking at things and manipulating things.The scenarios can be very challenging and fun.And now for the top skill in Canada… Wait for it…#1: Storyflow Interactive Stories by VoiceFlow.comThis one has been holding the number one spot for a year now.It brings adventures to life using professional voice actors, sound effects, and custom content made just for Alexa.It was created by the same team that created the Voiceflow platform, one of the leading platforms for creating your own Alexa skills.List of resources mentioned in this episode:Flash Briefing FormulaSkyrim Very Special EditionWork Smart Live Smart with Beverly Beuermann-KingWould You Rather For FamilyDoctor WhoAkinatorVote Sam FeldtVoice in Canada Flash BriefingQuestion of the DayEscape the RoomStoryflow Interactive StoriesOther useful resources:Voice in Canada: The Flash BriefingComplete List of Alexa CommandsAlexa-Enabled and Controlled Devices in CanadaTeri Fisher on TwitterAlexa in Canada on TwitterAlexa in Canada Facebook PageAlexa in Canada Community Group on FacebookAlexa in Canada on InstagramPlease leave a review on iTunesShopping on Amazon.ca See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.