Almanac on Google Home and Amazon Echo
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Want to access the Almanac without even lifting a finger? Recently, we’ve been having a lot of fun experimenting with a new way to spread the Almanac’s wit and wisdom, which we thought we’d share with our loyal Companion subscribers. Now, anyone who owns an Amazon Echo or Google Home smart speaker can enjoy an Almanac daily update directly from their device—in audio form!
Of course, you will still be able to find the Almanac you know and love in print and digital editions, on Almanac.com, and in the Companion newsletter, but now you will have yet another way to get your daily dose of the Almanac! |
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What are Smart Speakers?
We know that many people don’t own these devices yet, but even so, you may find this interesting. Amazon Echo and Google Home—commonly known as “smart speakers”—are small, voice-activated devices that sit on your table, dresser, or countertop and keep you connected to the world around you—hands-free.
Ever spoken into your phone instead of typing or used Voice Assist in your car? Smart speakers in the home are similar. They respond to voice commands, so all you have to do is ask something like “What’s today’s date?” and your device will respond accordingly. Amazon Echo and Google Home can read out your preferred news headlines, multiply numbers, play your favorite songs, and even turn off your kitchen lights.
Of course, we had to try this tech out for ourselves. Now introducing . . .
The Old Farmer’s Almanac Daily Update for Amazon Echo and Google Home!
In our Daily Update, you’ll find a wealth of knowledge regarding the day—from famous birthdates and our “Best Days” to do activities to an always fascinating question of the day.
For example, when you say . . .
“Alexa, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” |
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You’ll hear . . .
“It’s Tuesday, May 30, 2017—the 150th day of the year.
Here’s your daily update from The Old Farmer’s Almanac:
Summer begins in 22 days.
Today is the Best Day to prune to encourage growth.
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Manny Ramirez, baseball player, was born on this day in 1972.
Gus Wickstrom, retired farmer who used pig spleens to forecast the weather and claimed 90% accuracy, died on this day in 2007.
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Here’s today’s Question of the Day:
My mother used to call me a “scallywag.” What does this mean?
The Answer: Scalawag, or scallywag, is a word from the Shetland Islands that refers to a small, stunted domestic animal, such as a pony or cow, that is of little value. Most likely, your mother used the word as an affectionate diminutive, along the lines of "you little rascal.”
Enjoy the rest of your day!” |
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If you have an Amazon Echo or Google Home smart speaker, you can try out The Old Farmer’s Almanac Daily Update yourself! Here’s how to get started:
On Amazon Echo devices . . .
First, enable The Old Farmer’s Almanac Daily Update by saying, “Alexa, enable Farmer’s Almanac.” From then on, all you have to do is say “Alexa, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today” and you’ll instantly be told all about the day!
On Google Home devices . . .
Simply say, “OK, Google, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today” and you’ll hear our Daily Update. It’s as easy as that!
The Old Farmer’s Almanac Daily Update is meant to provide you with yet another fun and easy way to receive a selection of classic, much-loved Almanac information. Above all, it strives to be just like The Old Farmer’s Almanac itself: “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor.” If you have one of these smart speaker devices, try out The Old Farmer’s Almanac Daily Update today!
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