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Skill Review: Science Buddy

Skill Review: Science Buddy

Science Buddy is an interactive voice application developed by Neil Chowdhury to help kids learn about science. The making of this fun trivia game was inspired by the National Science Bowl, an academic competition run by the U.S Department of Energy. The skill also garnered the title of finalist in the 2018 Alexa Skills Challenge for kids and also won the Bonus Prize in the category of Best Skill by High School Students aged 13-18 in the US/Canada.

Sapna Maria Gomez
On October 20, 2021
Skill Review: Poppy’s Elf Training

Skill Review: Poppy’s Elf Training

Poppy’s Elf Training is a highly interactive educational voice app developed by John Callahan to suit the interests of 5-8-year-olds. To render a magical effect, the creator of this voice skill has imparted an impeccable blend of music, sound effects, and character voices with a touch of finesse. Chosen as the finalist of the 2018 Alexa Challenges: Kids competition, this skill attempts to create a great educational experience for kids.

Sapna Maria Gomez
On October 13, 2021
Skill Review: Translated

Skill Review: Translated

Translated is a smart, interactive translation voice app developed by Translated Labs. This simple, yet interesting voice skill has been specially curated to give users exclusive access to professional translation technology. Featured as “one of the most fun and useful skills available” for Alexa devices by New York Times, the skill attempts to translate short sentences from English into 37 languages.

Sapna Maria Gomez
On October 6, 2021
Skill Review: Pimsleur

Skill Review: Pimsleur

Pimsleur is a highly interactive tutoring skill developed by Pimsleur to offer a hands-free language learning adventure for its inquisitive learners. Designed with a scholastic feature, the voice skill attempts to aid learners to master the languages fast and easily. The skill offers over 50 most popular foreign languages to choose from and master them like a near-native speaker to appeal to its users. The makers of this voice app claim that with its lessons users can learn and understand a new language of their choice in under 30 minutes owing to its scientifically proven methods.

Sapna Maria Gomez
On September 29, 2021