Entries in Amazon (205)

Thursday
Nov282019

Sony WF-1000XM3 earbuds' update brings Amazon Alexa support

Sony has released a firmware update for its pair of WF-1000XM3 wireless earbuds that brings with it support for Amazon's Alexa assistant. The buds already support Google Assistant, but now you have the option to use Amazon's if you want to. Version 2.02 update also brings with it volume control as well as visible battery level for the charging case on the Sony Headphones Connect app. The caveat is you can only set one function to use with the earbuds. So you can either have the noise cancellation toggle, digital assistant access, volume control, or playback option. The app is also where you can download the firmware update. It's available on both Android and iOS.

Source: Engadget

Thursday
Nov212019

Amazon Canada now carries the Echo Show 8

If you need a larger display and louder sound from your smart speaker, then the Amazon Echo Show 8 is for you. The speaker launched during Amazon's September hardware event is now available on the online retailer's site for $169.99. This smart speaker comes with an 8-inch display and has built-in Alexa voice controls. It promises louder sound for spaces like the living room and kitchen, even with a relatively smaller footprint.

Saturday
Nov162019

Get 12 months of free Amazon Prime with new Koodo activations

If you activate a new talk, text, or data plan with Koodo from now until November 24, you can get 12 months of Amazon Prime Canada for free. To avail of the promotion online, you need to add the code "AMAZONPRIME" at checkout. For current Prime members, the free months will be added to your existing membership. According to Telus, the deals exclude Wireless Home Phone, prepaid, talk and text, and data-only activations.

Those who use the promo code will get their membership code within 35 business days. And you must agree to Prime's terms and agreements. The member costs $79.99 per year with faster shipping options and access to Amazon Prime Video.

Friday
Nov152019

'Amazon Wallet' trademark gets filed in Canada

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Amazon recently filed the trademark for the "Amazon Wallet" with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office. The filing was done on October 29, but it hasn't been officially formalized yet by the Canadian government. This isn't the first time we've heard of Amazon Wallet. It was first rolled out in the US in 2014 as an all-in-one product for loyalty and gift cards. But this initiative was shuttered after six months.

The filing suggests that Amazon Wallet can be used to store both credit and debit information and as a means to make payments. This feature wasn't available yet back in 2014. We don't know yet what Amazon really wants to do with the Amazon Wallet. But we should hear something soon.