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Every week, MobileSyrup outlines some of the most notable movies and TV shows that recently hit Canadian streaming platforms. Our ‘Streaming in Canada’ column typically focuses on new content from Amazon Prime Video Canada, Crave and Netflix Canada, but other services like Apple TV+ and Disney+ will be mentioned when relevant. We’ll also highlight shows or movies that are made … [Read more...] about Streaming in Canada on Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Disney+, Netflix and PVOD [March 29-April 4]

Google followed up its wacky ASMR Pixel ad with a new one focused on karate. Like the ASMR video, this new Pixel ad is all about how easy it is to switch to a Pixel phone. However, this time around the ad seems to be about how it’s easier to switch than to learn karate moves. The ad kicks off with a voice-over talking about the ease of switching and showing viewers how to put … [Read more...] about Google follows up weird ASMR video with karate-themed Pixel ad

Amazon quietly issued a rare apology late Friday evening ahead of the Easter long weekend. In a blog post shared to the ‘About Amazon’ webpage, the company apologized for lying about the pee bottles. Except, the apology was directed to U.S. Congressional Representative Mark Pocan, not to the workers forced to urinate in bottles or defecate in bags while working. Amazon also … [Read more...] about Amazon apologized for lying in tweet about pee bottles, lied again in apology

Google will soon restrict which apps on the Play Store can view all the other apps a user has installed on their Android phone. As spotted by XDA Developers, a recent change to Google’s Developer Program Policy shows the company now considers the list of installed apps “sensitive.” Google notes that, like other permissions that grant access to sensitive information, it will … [Read more...] about Google restricting which apps can view other installed apps on Android

Every week, MobileSyrup goes over some of the biggest titles to recently hit gaming services, such as Xbox Game Pass, Google Stadia, PlayStation Now and PlayStation Plus. We’ll also highlight any Canadian titles when relevant. Google Stadia Disco Elysium: The Final Cut Developer/Publisher: ZA/UMGenre: RPGPrice: special launch price is $39.99 (after April 9th, price is … [Read more...] about Games to Stream ‘n Load on Xbox Game Pass and Google Stadia [March 29-April 4]

Supercell, the company behind popular mobile games Clash of Clans and Clash Royale, announced development of three new titles set in the Clash universe. The three titles are called Clash Quest, Clash Mini and Clash Heroes. Each game belongs to a different genre. For example, Clash Quest is a turn-based tactical adventure game, while Clash Heroes is a co-op ARPG. Clash Mini is a … [Read more...] about Clash of Clans developer announces work on three new games set in Clash universe

Getting paid for playing video games is a lucrative career option, even for Canadians, it seems. Professional gamers ‘make bank’ through competitions and tournaments, and Canada is the eighth highest-earning country when it comes to the growing esports industry, as per the latest report from Gambling.com. The United States came in first, where players have earned a whopping … [Read more...] about Canada ranks eighth in global esports earnings: report

Like notable internet power user Mark Zuckerberg, I feel on top of the world. Since last March, I’ve been slowly working on my home office, and recently, I made changes to my home office that ended with me mounting an SD card reader to the bottom of my desk. Compared to using my old SD card reader that was on top of my PC case, this new one is super convenient and feels cool to … [Read more...] about I mounted an SD card reader to my desk, and I couldn’t be happier

Xbox has announced that MLB The Show 21 will be available on its Game Pass service on April 20th, the same day it launches on Xbox and other platforms. In addition to Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, the baseball sim will be offered on Android via Game Pass’ $16.99 CAD/month ‘Ultimate’ tier. This is a particularly notable addition to Game Pass since this is the first time MLB The … [Read more...] about MLB The Show 21 coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one

Though this sealed copy of Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) was originally listed for $310,000 USD, (about $389,000 CAD), the title ended up selling for $660,000 USD (roughly $829,000 CAD), making it the most expensive game ever. This number nearly triples the cost of the previously most expensive video game, a sealed copy of Super Mario Bros. 3 for … [Read more...] about Sealed Super Mario Bros. now most expensive video game ever after selling for $660,000