HP TouchPad Go

Prototype HP TouchPad Go spotted?

2011/09/19By Jerome Skalnik

The HP TouchPad Go (codename Opal), the smaller 7-inch sibling to the HP TouchPad, has made an appearance on a Chinese forum courtesy of someone claiming to have had one for three months. With HP recently announcing that it would no longer offer webOS hardware, it is unlikely that the hardware manufacturer will ever release it despite it apparently being […]

7-inch HP TouchPad Go clears FCC

2011/08/10By Jerome Skalnik

The rumoured 7-inch HP webOS tablet codenamed Opal now appears to have an official name, the HP TouchPad Go, and FCC approval. A confidentiality request means that much of the documentation is unavailable but some details can still be gleaned from what is now available from the FCC. The Label Location document confirms the model as the Opal and that […]

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 […]