Wearables

Huawei Watch goes on sale in India

2016/04/11By Jerome Skalnik

The Huawei Watch went on sale late last year in a number of markets including the U.S. and Canada. Availability has since then expanded to additional markets. It reached India today, going on sale exclusively through online retailer Flipkart. “Huawei watch is the first smartwatch in the Huawei wearable family and also the first watch in the market to truly […]

Thinner Apple Watch 2 to be unveiled at WWDC 2016?

2016/04/10By Jerome Skalnik

Early rumours ahead of Apple’s “Let us loop you in” press event suggested that the company would unveil a new smartwatch at the event. Those rumours died down as we got closer to the event with new ones instead suggesting a launch in September along with the next-generation iPhone. Drexel Hamilton analyst Brian White this week issued a research note, suggesting that Apple may […]

Xiaomi Smartwatch and Band 2 coming in Q2 2016?

2016/04/10By Jerome Skalnik

A number of rumours last year hinted that Xiaomi would soon unveil a smartwatch. No such announcement ever surfaced and they died down until this week. Huami CEO Huang Wang, who first revealed that his company was building the device for Xiaomi, this week apparently confirmed that the Xiaomi smartwatch will finally launch sometime in the next two months. It will be accompanied […]

Concept Sunday: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Smart Skin

2016/04/10By Jerome Skalnik

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Smart Skin concept

The lines between traditional watches and smartwatches and other wearables have already begun to blur. The Withings Activité Steel or Frédérique Constant Horological Smartwatch are but two examples of contemporary devices that blend technologies from both worlds. The trend is unlikely to stop in the coming years and will more likely become more prevalent. The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Smart […]

Standalone Apple Watch Hermès bands to go on sale April 19th

2016/04/07By Jerome Skalnik

Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Hermès in September 2015. It paired the stainless steel case Apple Watch with one of three Hermès leather band designs. Until today, you could only buy the band and watch as a set and you had limited colour choices. Starting April 19th, Apple will offer the Apple Watch Hermès bands in a range of new colours. Better yet, it […]

Huawei TalkBand B3 unveiled

2016/04/06By Jerome Skalnik

Huawei today unveiled the latest generation of its TalkBand wearable. The Huawei TalkBand B3 improves upon its predecessor, the TalkBand B2, in a number of ways while remaining a hybrid device that can work as both a fitness tracker and a Bluetooth headset. Huawei is offering the TalkBand B3 in a greater range of finishes. In all, three different lines, the Active, Classic […]

Huawei Watch For Women “coming soon” to Google Store

2016/04/05By Jerome Skalnik

Huawei unveiled new Huawei Watch variants aimed specifically at women at CES 2016. The Huawei Watch For Women, consisting of the Elegant and Jewel, offer the same specifications as the original models feature a rose gold-plated finish with decorative crystals or a knurled pattern effect around the dial, smaller 10mm wristbands and 10 “exclusive feminine” watch faces. Huawei announced at the time that […]

Pebble Time Firmware 3.11 adds new vibration alerts and improves sleep tracking

2016/04/04By Jerome Skalnik

Despite some recent job cuts, Pebble does not appear to be slowing down when it comes to releasing firmware updates for its Pebble line of smartwatches. The latest one comes after last month’s update which added an improved Pebble Health daily activity summary and super-sized emojis. Pebble Time Firmware 3.11 comes with new vibration options. It also improves a number of things including […]

Rogers files court injunction to block GLENTEL sale to Bell

BCE’s plan to acquire GLENTEL, a Canadian mobile products distributor, has hit a speed bump. Rogers Communications this week filed an injunction with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to block the CA$670 million deal. It claims that its agreement with GLENTEL requires that the distributor obtain approval from Rogers before it can proceed with the acquisition. GLENTEL today responded and […]

Tag Heuer Carrera Wearable 01 to be unveiled on November 9th

Tag Heuer announced at Baselworld 2015 that it would partner with Google and Intel for its first smartwatch. Company CEO Jean-Claude Biver yesterday told CNBC that the Tag Heuer Carrera Wearable 01 (based on the TAG Heuer Carrera – Heuer 01 pictured above) will be formally unveiled on November 9th in New York. The success of the Apple Watch is already having an effect […]

A closer look at the Rogers Vicinity rewards program

Introduction Have a look in your purse or wallet right now. Chances are that you have more than one loyalty card in there. You probably also have a few punch cards tracking your purchases as you work your way towards a discount or that free coffee or sandwich at your favourite local shop. For example, my own wallet holds five […]

Concept Sunday: Cancelled “value-tier” Moto 360 concept

Motorola this week unveiled its new Moto 360 Collection. Last year’s smartwatch has grown into a line consisting of three different models. Along with a new 46mm model, there is now a smaller 42mm model and a more rugged model, the Moto 360 Sport, geared at more active users. Under different circumstances, there might also have been a cheaper model geared […]

Discommon Goods Watch Wallet for your travels

It can sometimes be difficult to keep track of all of your important but small items when travelling. As if keeping track of essentials like your passport and credit cards was not enough, add a couple of watches (you’ve got to have the right watch for every occasion after all) and you may be wondering how best to carry everything in a convenient […]