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Samuel L. Jackson’s voice is available for your Amazon echo

By Reuters
21 December 2019   |   5:20 pm
For 99 cents, the 'Pulp Fiction' star gives you the weather or sings "Happy Birthday.". The actor's voice also takes music requests and can be your alarm clock. To get the feature, say "Alexa, introduce me to Samuel L. Jackson.". It will then be available after paying the fee, which also can be done online.

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