Google Nexus smartwatch

Details emerge about upcoming Google smartwatch

2014/03/13By Jerome Skalnik

Does it seem like every device manufacturer is jumping on the smartwatch bandwagon? If they have not already unveiled at least one generation of wearable devices, they are planning to jump into this increasingly crowded market. Apple has long been rumoured to be readying its own smartwatch and more recent rumours have suggested that Google will also unveil its version […]

LG to build Google Nexus 6 and Nexus smartwatch?

2014/03/05By Jerome Skalnik

We already know that Google is planning to launch the Google Nexus 6 sometime in the second half of the year. That much has already been confirmed by none other than Sundar Pichai, Google’s Senior Vice President of Chrome and Apps. Now comes word via Gizmodo.de that LG has been tapped once more to build the next Nexus smartphone. Their […]

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 […]