eReader

Kobo eReader Touch Edition now available in Canada

2011/06/10By Jerome Skalnik

The Kobo eReader Touch Edition, first announced last month, is now available in Canada. You can get it from Indigo online and stores for CA$139. The Kobo eReader Touch Edition is not yet available in the US but I don’t expect that it will be so for much longer. The older Kobo Wireless eReader is now available for CA$109 as […]

Kobo announces Kobo eReader Touch Edition

2011/05/23By Jerome Skalnik

Kobo today announced its latest eReader device, the Kobo eReader Touch Edition. As the name implies, it comes with a touchscreen, something that neither the Kindle nor the original Nook (also e-ink devices) have today. Now with Infrared Touch Technology – the new Kobo eReader Touch Edition features an amazing new Real Touch ‘page turn’ experience. Now easily turn pages […]

New details about Asustek Eee-branded ebook reader?

2009/09/07By Jerome Skalnik

A couple of weeks ago, Asustek revealed that it plans to release its own ebook reader to take on the likes of Amazon and its Kindle and Sony and its Reader line. New details have now come to light about this move. According to a spokesman for Asus in the UK, the company could offer more than one device (as […]

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 […]