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July 10, 2025

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Welcome to your Thursday, friend. Let’s talk about our favorite passive-aggressive roommate: Alexa. Ever notice how she sounds like she’s one exhale away from judging you? That was no accident. Her voice was carefully crafted for clarity, calm and just the right amount of “I know more than you.”