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Amazon is starting to solve the discovery problem on Alexa platform Amazon is making it easier for Echo and Alexa-powered device owners to find voice apps that extend the functionality of its virtual assistant. Previously, if you wanted to find a skill that suited your needs, then, you’d have to browse through the Alexa Skill Store on the web or in the Alexa companion app. For instance, Alexa would often respond like, “Hmmm. I don’t know that,” or she might tell you to check back later. However, now things are changing. Recently, the virtual assistant has gotten clued into what the voice apps written for her platform can do, and will make suggestions if she thinks there’s one that can help you with your question. The move to suggest skills could help increase adoption of voice apps on the dominant smart speaker platform. https://techcrunch.com/2017/09/05/amazon-alexa-now-responds-to-certain-questions-with-skills-that-can-help-you-when-alexa-cant/