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Computer woes

2006/03/29By Jerome Skalnik

My apologies in advance if news and response to emails seems slow over the next few days. Aside from the long days that have been my life over the last 6 weeks or so, you can add computer woes in the form of a router not behaving too well. I will try to troubleshoot/replace the delinquant piece of hardware as […]

Update to the RSS feed

2006/01/13By Jerome Skalnik

Aaron, this one is for you! I have modified our RSS feed to include a preview of the news item. It’s not the entire item but hopefully enough to give you a better idea whether or not you’d be interested in the whole article. Please use our Contact Us form if you run into problems! Otherwise, enjoy!

Happy New Year!

2005/12/31By Jerome Skalnik

The parties have likely started in some places around the world already so I would like to wish each and every reader a very Happy New Year! I hope that 2006 will treat everyone well, bring you success in all your projects and that you will find it easy to keep your resolutions till the end of the year! Thank […]

A few more vacation days

2005/09/07By Jerome Skalnik

Before the warm weather of summer truly slips away from us, I am again taking a few days off to enjoy what should be the last camping trip of this summer. I will not have access to WiFi so there will not be any news until Monday.

Small RSS update

2005/09/01By Jerome Skalnik

If you use the RSS feeds, you will notice that I have added publication dates for news items. Hopefully this makes using the feeds a little easier. Please let me know if you have any problems.

RSS comes to Gadgetorama

2005/07/10By Jerome Skalnik

I have added a very basic RSS feed to the site. It features the same news items as are featured on the home page. I admit that it is very bare bones right now; I will be looking at enhancing it in the future. If you run into any issues, please use the Contact Us form to let me know.

Gadgetorama turns 6 months old

2005/07/05By Jerome Skalnik

It’s hard to believe but it’s already been six months since I officially launched Gadgetorama. Over 400 news items have been posted and the reviews section is starting to look a little less empty! So what’s on tap for the next little while? More news and reviews of course but also a nicer logo and a few new site features […]

Gadgetorama front page news goes mobile

2005/04/04By Jerome Skalnik

If you’re visting Gadgetorama using a mobile device, check out the new mobile version of the front page news. Hopefully it makes reading the news a little easier on the small screen. If you run into any issues, please use the Contact Us form to let us know. Read more about this story (Removed in site redesign)

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 […]