Amazon is preparing to launch streaming music service – sources

Full-fledged service to be offered at $9.99 a monthNew music offering aimed to increase appeal of Amazon Echo home speakerAmazon is preparing to launch a standalone music streaming subscription service, placing it squarely in competition with rival offerings from Apple and Spotify, according to two people with knowledge of the matter.The service will be offered at $9.99 per month, in line with major rivals, and it will offer a competitive catalog of songs, the sources said. Amazon is finalizing