HTC ChaCha

HTC Status headed to AT&T this summer

2011/06/30By Jerome Skalnik

HTC used a Facebook page to announce that the HTC Status (its rebranded HTC ChaCha Facebook phone) is headed to AT&T. The HTC Status lets you share pretty much everything with just about everyone, instantly. It’s the first-ever device with a Facebook Share Button. Now, you can share videos, chats, check-ins, sites and songs with your friends on Facebook at […]

TELUS to launch HTC ChaCha as HTC Status

2011/06/28By Jerome Skalnik

The first of HTC’s Facebook-focused smartphones is on its way to Canada. TELUS today announced that the HTC Status (a rebranded HTC ChaCha) is “coming soon.” It features a dedicated Facebook button and its HTC Sense interface is integrated with the Facebook service. For example, you can update your status from the home screen, capture and upload a photo immediately […]

MWC 2011: HTC unveils two social phones with dedicated Facebook buttons

2011/02/15By Jerome Skalnik

One tablet and three smartphones later, HTC was still not quite done. It also announced two new phones featuring dedicated Facebook buttons. Aside from the new button, the new HTC ChaCha and HTC Salsa also feature an HTC Sense interface that is integrated with the Facebook service. The Facebook button on HTC ChaCha and HTC Salsa is context-aware, gently pulsing […]

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 […]