It's about time! Time and again, Canadians have to watch these awesome music streaming services pop up, only to discover that once again we won't have access to it. This time it's our turn --five years after the initial launch, the Swedish company is giving Canadians access to Spotify.Before you start pointing out that competing services are available in Canada (including … [Read more...] about Spotify Music Streaming Service Available in Canada
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Google Play TV Finally Available In Canada
When it comes to streaming media, Canada is getting pretty used to having the 'not so' latest and greatest. This is why it is rather exciting news to learn that Google has (quietly) brought TV shows to Google Play for Canadians! As far as content goes, the Canadian store appears to have virtually everything that the US store does --perhaps even a few more titles that aren't … [Read more...] about Google Play TV Finally Available In Canada
Digital Publishing on the Rise in Canada
Canadian publishing companies are increasingly becoming enamoured with focusing on digital. Close to 90% of publishers currently produce ebooks, and the remainder are either in the process of starting to produce ebooks, or plan to produce them in the future.Digital books is big business with major publishing companies reporting that 10% of their entire revenue stream … [Read more...] about Digital Publishing on the Rise in Canada
BlackBerry Claims Superiority Over Good Technology’s Security Solutions
BlackBerry is up against stiff competition from mobile security solutions provider Good Technology, besting BlackBerry’s perceived lack of ability to deliver in a multi-platform environment, although BlackBerry claims they've been providing multi-platform support for almost 2 years now. The Canadian company backed that up with figures that show there have been 30,000 new BES … [Read more...] about BlackBerry Claims Superiority Over Good Technology’s Security Solutions
Canada Institutes Its Own eBook Terms with Publishers
Following the court drama of the Department of Justice investigation of five of the Big Six publishers, attorneys then lined up to file their own class action lawsuits on behalf of consumers who overpaid by millions of dollars for ebooks as a result of a conspiracy to arrange the prices on titles. While the battle is still not fully finalized in the US in terms of how much … [Read more...] about Canada Institutes Its Own eBook Terms with Publishers
Sony Shuts Down Reader Store Signs Deal with Kobo
Sony has signed a deal with Kobo to serve as the official ebook partner for Sony in the US and Canada. This will enable users of Sony ereaders, tablets, and smartphone to tap into the vast collection of ebooks that Kobo offers, which runs well above 4 million titles. along with a rich collection of magazines, newspapers, and kids content.The development also marks the end … [Read more...] about Sony Shuts Down Reader Store Signs Deal with Kobo
26% of Canadians Use a Tablet PC
Tablet PCs make for the youngest segment in the computing scene, but they are witnessing the most activity right now. Media Technology Monitor has come up with a report that provides insight into tablet usage in Canada. While the report points out the explosive growth in the usage of tablet device in the last few years, what has become evident is the overwhelming majority of … [Read more...] about 26% of Canadians Use a Tablet PC
Why eBook Companies in Canada Are Nonexistent
Electronic Books have been around for well over a decade, with PDF files being the primitive format that is still used today. The Canadian ebook market is severely underdeveloped compared to the US and UK, where even Supermarket chains such as Sainsbury’s own an ebook store. The largest ebook store by market value, Amazon, only recently opened in Canada last month. The only … [Read more...] about Why eBook Companies in Canada Are Nonexistent
Microsoft Surface Pro to Be Available Feb 9th
Microsoft will have another jab at the tablet segment with the Surface Pro device, which is set to reach stores on February 9. However, Microsoft is not targeting the tablet segment alone with the Surface Pro, which is also seen as a contender for the notebook/ultrabook segment as well. Prices reflect that; $899 for the 64 GB version and $999 for the version with 128 GB of … [Read more...] about Microsoft Surface Pro to Be Available Feb 9th
Android 4.0.4 Update for Galaxy Tab 10.1 Now Available from Rogers, Bell, and Telus
The long awaited update that would see the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 pushed up to the ranks of Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwitch from the current Android 2.3 in Canada is now finally here. Carriers Telus, Bell, and Rogers have been on the update for quite some time and are now reaching out to the consumers. So if you haven't received the official invitation just yet, you do it … [Read more...] about Android 4.0.4 Update for Galaxy Tab 10.1 Now Available from Rogers, Bell, and Telus
Get Your Digital Reading on with Read an eBook Week! Starting March 4th
Good e-Reader is proud to be the official media sponsor of Read an eBook Week, starting March 4th and running until March 10th 2012. Co-Sponsors of the event include Kobo, e-Ink, Smashwords, and more! This is a national event in Canada, but everyone is invited worldwide to participate reading digital ebooks.From the beginning, Read an E-Book Week has been a champion for the … [Read more...] about Get Your Digital Reading on with Read an eBook Week! Starting March 4th
ASUS Transformer Prime to land in Canada on Dec 22nd
Those who may have been holding on to their breaths for the ASUS Transformer Prime to hit streets in Canada can finally breathe easy. For the quad core tablet is all set to storm on to the Canadian landscape from December 22nd, which is just two days after the tablet breaks loose in the US which is slated to happen on Dec 19. Incidentally, the Best Buy Canada site had earlier … [Read more...] about ASUS Transformer Prime to land in Canada on Dec 22nd
Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G Now Available in Canada
Samsung has reached out to the tablet fans in Canada with the 4G version of its Galaxy Tab 10.1. Local carriers Bell Mobility, Rogers Wireless, TELUS Mobility, Virgin Mobile, and Sasktel will be offering the tablet with pricing left to the individual telecom operators.In that respect, Bell Mobility is offering a 3 year plan that involves shelling out $449.95. As of now, … [Read more...] about Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G Now Available in Canada
Gateway 10.1-Inch Android Tablet A60 Now Shipping
Gateway has entered the tablet domain armed with a tablet device named Gateway TP Series A60. However, before you jump with excitement at the prospect of a whole new tablet (if a new tablet entering the market is that exciting anymore), there's a catch. The A60 in nothing but the Iconia Tab A500 from Acer that has been taken up by Gateway and re-branded as the A60. That should … [Read more...] about Gateway 10.1-Inch Android Tablet A60 Now Shipping
Overdrive Launches Project Gutenberg eBooks to Canadian Libraries
The long wait is finally over and Canadians who want to access free eBooks with minimal difficulty has finally arrived. Starting today, Canadians can now borrow over 23,000 free titles via Overdrive and Project Gutenberg.Project Gutenberg offers a wellspring of public domain and royalty free books. Overdrive mainly takes the best, most well known, and most popular and … [Read more...] about Overdrive Launches Project Gutenberg eBooks to Canadian Libraries
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 News: Will Launch in Australia Next Month, 4G Coming to Telus Canada
Samsung will let loose its Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia on the 11th of August, just 4 days ahead of HP doing the same with its TouchPad Down Under. However, Samsung has only come out with this, and has yet to reveal if the tablet will be available right off the shelf from August 11. Further details have been kept under wraps include the memory size options, price structure and … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 News: Will Launch in Australia Next Month, 4G Coming to Telus Canada