Okay, fast forward 24 months (when hopefully Alexa has grown a little more sophisticated). You've stumbled out of bed and into the bathroom. Turn on the light, and stare, bleary-eyed into the mirror.

"Good morning, it's 79 degrees and will be sunny all day. Would you like an overview of the day's news while you brush your teeth?" You pick up the brush and blindly trudt Alaxa to curate the news in a way which fits your world view (she has a lot of power here, actually!).

"Would you like me to order more toothpaste? I could add a new toothbrush to that order for only another $5 - we have a special deal for you today". That's right, this is Alexa...and Amazin - you think they won't ever try to sell you anything?

A quick wash, and (depending on who's reading this) application of make-up, and now, thanks to Alexa's telling you about the new books/movies/games launching today, you're already running 10 minutes late.

Thanks "smart" mirror ;)

I can't wait to get one...seriously, they'll be so cool.

Until we become used to them, of course, and want the latest AI, the new subscription to 'service X' and have to spend ages re-programming them every time there's an update to the software.