Michael Bastian

Video: A closer look at the MB Chronowing

2014/11/04By Jerome Skalnik

MB Chronowing

The Michael Bastian Chronowing was officially unveiled just days ago. Gilt, the online retailer that will exclusively sell the new smartwatch starting on November 7, has now posted a video that gives us a better look at how the upcoming smartwatch works. The video, narrated by none other than Bastian himself, shows how various notifications are displayed on the watch when […]

Hewlett-Packard-engineered MB Chronowing goes on sale on November 7

2014/11/01By Jerome Skalnik

MB Chronowing

We first learned about Hewlett-Packard’s jump into the smartwatch business this summer. But unlike its competitors, HP partnered with U.S. designer Michael Bastian and online flash sale retailer Gilt to offer a device that combines the looks of a luxury watch with the functionality of a smartwatch. The product of that partnership was unveiled yesterday as the MB Chronowing. In […]

HP partners with Michael Bastian for luxury HP smartwatch

2014/08/01By Jerome Skalnik

HP Bastian smartwatch

Hewlett-Packard is about to jump into the smartwatch business but it will do so in a somewhat different fashion than its competitors. The company will partner with U.S. designer Michael Bastian and online flash sale retailer Gilt to offer a device that blends the features of a smartwatch with the looks of a luxury timepiece. As you would expect, HP was responsible […]

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 […]