Android Wear 4.4W.2

Android Wear 4.4W.2 now landing on Moto 360

2014/10/23By Jerome Skalnik

Android Wear 4.4W.2 on Moto 360

Motorola announced that a new firmware was on its way to the Moto 360 yesterday. The description that it provided about the update said nothing about Android 4.4W.2 and the new offline music playback support. But it turns out that the update does indeed come with the latest version of Android Wear. Earlier today, we got the notification that the update was […]

Google announces first major Android Wear update

2014/10/23By Jerome Skalnik

Android Wear 4.4W.2 apps

Given that we heard yesterday that Google had begun to push Android 4.4W.2 out to the LG G Watch yesterday, today’s announcement by Google that Android Wear is getting an update should not come as a surprise. But Google also announced new availability details for the Sony SmartWatch 3, the first Android Wear watch to include a GPS sensor, and […]

Android Wear 4.4W.2 rolling out to LG G Watch

2014/10/22By Jerome Skalnik

Android Wear 4.4W.2

Google last month revealed that it was planning to release at least a couple more updates before the end of the year for its Android Wear platform. The first of these is expected to add offline music playback and GPS support while a second will bring custom watch faces from Google Play. Rumours had hinted that we could see the first […]

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 - Heuer 01

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 […]

"Value tier" Moto 360 concept

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

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 […]