RDIO now available via Google Chromecast

Rdio, the groundbreaking digital music service that has reinvented the way people discover, play, and share music, today announced that its service is now available on Google's Chromecast.

"Rdio on Google Chromecast marks another milestone in Rdio's commitment to delivering the best music experience everywhere," said Anthony Bay, chief executive officer of Rdio. "Music fans can access Rdio's massive catalog of over 20 million songs or start a station easily, all from Chromecast on their TV."

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SIM-unlocked BlackBerry 10 phones now available On ShopBlackBerry.com

BlackBerry announced that  customers in Canada will be able to purchase SIM-unlocked GSM models of the BlackBerry Z30, BlackBerry Z10, BlackBerry Q10 and BlackBerry Q5 smartphones directly from BlackBerry on the ShopBlackBerry.com site for Canada at http://ca.ShopBlackBerry.com.  

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How to: Top 10 Tips for Android from Google Canada

Flexibility, customization and variety are what make the Android OS stand out and while there's a lot one can do with their Android device, there's a lot of functionality that's buried deep within the system that might be easy to miss. Google Canada has shared the top 10 Android tips for users wanting to get the most out of their devices. Hit jump for the full rundown. 

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Google Chromecast Vs. Apple TV: Which is better and for what type of users?

By Simon Cohen

Now that Google’s diminutive WiFi media player is available in Canada, how does it stack up to Apple’s set-top box and which should you buy?

It’s been several months since Google unleashed the Chromecast, a tiny dongle-like device that turns any HDTV into a Wi-Fi enabled display. Initially only available in the U.S., the $35 gadget was very well received and our own Gadjo Sevilla found it to be an easy and reliable way to stream content to a TV.

But if you wanted a Chromecast back in 2013, you needed to order one via the U.S. and frankly that was a hassle. Now that it’s being sold in Canada for $39, the time is right to take a look at this new player and see how it compares to one of the most popular devices in this space: Apple TV.

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