HTC One (E8)

HTC launches HTC One (E8) and HTC Desire 616 in India

2014/07/11By Jerome Skalnik

HTC One (E8)

HTC today launched two new smartphones in India. At an event in New Delhi, the company formally announced the availability of the HTC One (E8) and the HTC Desire 616 in India. The HTC One (E8) is very similar to the HTC One (M8) flagship smartphone but does away with the metal body and HTC Duo camera in favour of […]

HTC announces HTC One (E8)

2014/06/03By Jerome Skalnik

HTC One (E8)

After the HTC One (E8) popped up on HTC’s own website last week, it was only a matter of time before the company would formally unveil it. It did so today. As expected, the HTC One (E8) retains many of the specifications of the HTC One (M8) but does away with the metal body and HTC Duo camera in favour of […]

Plastic-bodied HTC One (E8) appears on HTC China website

2014/05/29By Jerome Skalnik

HTC One (E8)

A new version of the HTC One (M8) has appeared on HTC China’s website as the HTC One (E8). At first glance, it appears that this is the site for a contest rather than the product page itself. It reveals only a few details about the device but does confirm that the the all-metal unibody design has made way for […]

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 […]