Amazon Prime Music now available to Canadian subscribers with 1 million songs

Amazon Prime subscriptions in Canada seem to be the gift that keeps on giving. Around a year ago, subscribers got access to Amazon Prime Video (with great shows like Grand Tour, American Gods, Man in the High Castle).

Amazon Canada announced today that Amazon Prime Music is available to Canadian Amazon Prime subscribers. Offering 1 million songs for playing back on Echo devices (or the Sonos One), or be downloaded for playback on a PC or smartphone.

Adding to today’s exciting announcements, starting now, Amazon Prime Members in Canada have access to more than one million songs on-demand, at no additional cost with Prime Music! This launch will also enhance Alexa’s intelligence, as you’ll be able to stream music on your new Amazon Echo devices! Begin streaming Prime Music today at www.amazon.ca/PrimeMusic. 

Amazon's Alexa cloud-based voice service and Echo devices available in Canada

 The voice-assistant space in Canada is about to get more interesting. Amazon has finally brought its Alexa-powered Echo smart speakers and service to Canada which means it is now competing directly with Google Home.

It’s official, Amazon’s cloud-based voice service, Alexa, is now available in Canada along with three Alexa-enabled devices: Echo, Echo Dot, and Echo Plus. The lineup of innovative voice-controlled speakers allows users to experience a new level of convenience and intelligence.

From simply asking Alexa for the temperature, or the news of the day, to controlling your entire home’s lights and locks, Alexa’s capabilities are endless and ever-expanding. You can pre-order your Echo device today at www.amazon.ca/echo. Shipping is expected by December 5, just in time for the Holiday season.

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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 now available with large roster of characters

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games, The LEGO Group and Marvel Entertainment today announced the launch of LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2, an original, humour-filled sequel to the critically acclaimed blockbuster game, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes. This time around, there are various new heroes as well as locations that are inspired by the latest Thor: Ragnarok movie as well as hints of Avengers: Infinity War.

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Ride hailing service Lyft coming to Toronto in time for holidays

Ride hailing service Lyft is coming to Toronto, Canada to compete with Uber. The service announced it plans to be operating in the GTA by the holidays (so, December). This is the first time since Hailo shut down that Torontonians have had a choice in app-driven ride hailing services. Lyft has a better reputation than Uber and is generally better received although many drivers drive for both Uber and Lyft. Beow is a statement from Lyft.

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