Alexa Works Better with Windows 10

Indications that Windows is increasing it cooperation with Alexa in latest adjustments to make the Windows 10 PC work like a voice activated speaker.  Note this allows direct competition with Cortana for music and basic assistance.

Alexa takes hands-free voice commands on Windows 10 PCs
Your computer is now an extra-large Echo speaker.
By Jon Fingas, @jonfingas in Engadget

Amazon's Alexa app for Windows 10 now behaves more like you'd expect it to -- that is, it behaves more like an Echo speaker. An update to the software has introduced the option to invoke Alexa solely through your voice, whether or not the app is in the foreground. As long as you're within earshot of the microphones, you won't have to sit right at your PC to turn on the lights or check the weather. Push-to-talk is still an option if you don't want to risk accidentally waking your voice assistant.  ... "