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Tasks and to-do’s

"Set a 35 minute timer for my chocolate cake" "Set a 35 minute timer for my chocolate cake"
"Remind me to call Mum when I get home" "Remind me to call Mum when I get home"
"Set an alarm for 8am" "Set an alarm for 8am"
"Remember where I parked" "Remember where I parked"
"Add strawberries and cream to my shopping list" "Add strawberries and cream to my shopping list"

Communication

"Text mum 'I'm running 15 minutes late'" "Text mum 'I'm running 15 minutes late'"
"Call the local pharmacy" "Call the local pharmacy"
"Read my unread texts" "Read my unread texts"
"Email Dad" "Email Dad"
"Call my voicemail" "Call my voicemail"

Local Information

"What's the weather this weekend?" "What's the weather this weekend?"
"When does the nearest Post Office close?" "When does the nearest Post Office close?"
"Show me the closest grocery store" "Show me the closest grocery store"
"What's the quickest way home?" "What's the quickest way home?"
"Show me the best restaurants near me" "Show me the best restaurants near me"

Quick answers

"What are clouds made from?" "What are clouds made from?"
"How do you say 'hello' in Italian?" "How do you say 'hello' in Italian?"
"What's the currency in South Africa?" "What's the currency in South Africa?"
"How many grams are in 8 ounces?" "How many grams are in 8 ounces?"
"What time is it in New York?" "What time is it in New York?"

Music and News

"Play workout music" "Play workout music"
"Show me the top news headlines" "Show me the top news headlines"
"Turn up the volume by 50%" "Turn up the volume by 50%"
"Play Global Top 50 on Spotify" "Play Global Top 50 on Spotify"
"What's the latest business news?" "What's the latest business news?"

Games and more

"Play a game" "Play a game"
"What sound does a hippo make?" "What sound does a hippo make?"
"Tell me a fun fact" "Tell me a fun fact"
"Let's play trivia" "Let's play trivia"
"Tell me a joke" "Tell me a joke"