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The smartwatches coming to Baselworld 2016

2016/03/04By Jerome Skalnik

Baselworld

Wearables have established themselves as some of the most popular devices at both the Consumer Electronics Show and Mobile World Congress. Wearables, and smartwatches in particular, may now be looking to do the same at Baselworld, one of the foremost events for watches and jewelry. A search through the list of exhibitors reveals that a number of companies are bringing smartwatches to […]

New colour combinations announced for GUESS CONNECT smartwatch

2016/02/16By Jerome Skalnik

Guess Connect

Partners Martian and GUESS Watches unveiled their first smartwatches last year at CES 2015. The Guess Connect smartwatch incorporates a fully-contained Martian module to enable a range of smartwatch functions including support for voice commands. Just in time for MWC 2016, GUESS Watches today that two new styles will be added to the collection this spring. “GUESS is always at the forefront of fashion and with these new colors […]

CES 2015: Martian-powered GUESS CONNECT smartwatches unveiled

2015/01/06By Jerome Skalnik

GUESS Connect

Smartwatch maker Martian announced a new partnership with GUESS Watches back in August 2014 under which the two companies would “develop interactive, voice-command wrist accessories.” The first product of this new partnership was unveiled today at CES 2015 when GUESS unveiled the Guess Connect smartwatch. Based on the Guess Rigor, the Guess Connect adds a fully-contained Martian module with a microphone and clear audio speaker to […]

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 […]