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Amazon Canada has pushed back on comparisons to traditional cable providers during a regulatory hearing, telling the CRTC that Prime Video and Amazon Music are helping Canadian creators—not operating like legacy broadcasters. The company spoke today at the ongoing CRTC hearing titled, The Path Forward - Working Towards a Sustainable Canadian Broadcasting System.  “Now, we...

Amazon has rolled out faster delivery options for Prime members in Calgary, Edmonton, and nearby areas in Alberta. Customers can now receive orders in as little as seven hours with Same-Day Delivery, or opt for Overnight Delivery for next-morning arrival—even on orders placed as late as 8:30 p.m. These faster delivery options were previously launched...

Amazon Prime Video ads have reportedly doubled in length since the company first introduced its ad-based tiered subscription.

Amazon's Prime Video has announced today what's coming to the streaming service in Canada in June 2025. Highlights include Dog Man (June 3), which follows a half-man, half-dog crime fighter as he takes on the evil Petey the Cat and his cloned kitten sidekick in a quirky animated adventure. On June 10, Love Hurts sees...

First-generation Fire TV devices will no longer have access to Netflix as the company is suspending support on June 3rd.

Amazon is trying out a new feature that reads out short audio summaries of products to help customers shop more easily. The feature, which is currently being tested in the United States, uses generative AI to create quick voice clips that explain key product features. These audio summaries are pulled from product listings, customer reviews,...

Amazon Canada and The Walrus have announced the shortlist for the 49th annual First Novel Award, spotlighting six debut Canadian authors. The winner will be revealed at a live ceremony in Toronto on Thursday, June 5, 2025, hosted by The Walrus executive director Jennifer Hollett. Special guest speaker will be acclaimed novelist Mona Awad, who...

Amazon unveils Vulcan, a touch-sensitive warehouse robot designed to enhance efficiency and reduce worker strain by handling 75% of items in fulfillment centers.

Amazon’s satellite internet service, Project Kuiper, reached a major milestone this Monday, with the successful launch of its first full batch of operational satellites. As reported by Tesla North, the KA-01 mission lifted off aboard a ULA Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, deploying 27 satellites into low Earth orbit. Amazon confirmed that it...

Amazon's Prime Gaming has announced the free titles coming to the gaming service in April 2025. Recent news for Prime Gaming is the new multi-year agreement with Electronic Arts (EA). This means Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Dead Space are now available to Luna+ subscribers. Check out what's coming to...

Amazon has submitted a last-minute bid to buy out TikTok as the popular video sharing app faces a U.S.-wide ban later this week

Amazon has relaunched its national education program Your Voice is Power, which combines computer science lessons with Indigenous music and social justice education. The 2025 edition kicked off with a launch event in Regina, featuring a performance by JUNO Award-winning Cree artist Sebastian Gaskin. The program is free for teachers and students in grades 7...