HTC Rio

HTC to announce HTC 8X, 8S, and 8V at next week’s event?

2012/09/10By Jerome Skalnik

Past rumours suggested that HTC’s upcoming Windows Phone 8 lineup would be made up of three devices. The HTC Zenith flagship would have the mid-range HTC Accord and entry-level HTC Rio at its sides. The HTC Accord has been the subject of a number of rumours, including ones that indicated that the device would be known as the HTC 8X […]

HTC Windows Phone 8 announcement coming in third week of September?

2012/08/09By Jerome Skalnik

September is set to be a busy month for Windows Phone 8 device announcements. Following rumours that Nokia would unveil two or three devices at Nokia World 2012 on September 5th comes word that HTC will unveil its Windows Phone 8 lineup in the third week of September. Chinese-language WPDang‘s sources also point to events taking place in New York […]

Rumour: HTC Windows Phone 8 roadmap revealed

2012/06/21By Jerome Skalnik

HTC’s confirmation that it would release Windows Phone 8 devices this year is barely dry that its roadmap has allegedly been revealed. The Verge received details from a “knowledgeable source” that suggest three devices are on the HTC Windows Phone 8 roadmap for this year. At the low end of the scale is the HTC Rio. It will be powered […]

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 […]