A bit of back story: When I was a kid, I struggled to make new friends. Bruno — a chocolate-colored Labrador — is the only friend I recall having in my childhood. He was the sweetest birthday present I had ever received. Just as I would enter my home, Bruno…

Alexa, tell me a story! Back in the days, watching television meant testing the limits of your patience. You want to switch to a different channel? Get up from your couch, close in on your telly, and switch the knob. These days, you just grab a remote control, sit back…