Garmin's Speak brings Alexa into your car for $150

Garmin Speak with Amazon Alexa

• Stream music playlists and podcasts, play audio books, check the weather, and listen to news, sports stats or traffic updates -all while keeping your hands on the wheel and your smartphone stowed away
• Place orders for home delivery of goods or food, create shopping and to-do lists, update your calendar, and remotely control smart home automation such as lights, locks and thermostat
• Access exclusive Garmin turn-by-turn spoken directions by saying, “alexa, ask Garmin ”; display shows lane guidance arrows, upcoming turns and driver alerts when exceeding posted speed limits
• Choose from thousands of skills available in the alexa app or alexa skills store
• Requires download of the free Garmin speak app to your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone; Garmin speak uses your phone’s data connection to stream alexa responses through your vehicle’s stereo system

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