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TomTom GPS Sport Watches now compatible with Nike+ Running app

2015/03/07By Jerome Skalnik

TomTom Runner Cardio GPS sport watch

TomTom this week announced that its line of TomTom GPS Sport Watches, including both the TomTom Runner and Multi-Sport GPS Sport Watches, are now compatible with the Nike+ app ecosystem, including the Nike+ Running app and NikeFuel community. “This is the next step in a partnership with Nike that began in 2011 with the launch of the Nike+ Sportwatch, which was […]

Concept Sunday: Nike Cyclone fitness smartwatch

2015/01/25By Jerome Skalnik

Nike Cyclone smartwatch concept

Today’s concept device blends the best of smartwatches and fitness bands into a single device. Inspired by the Nike Mercurial Vapor football boot, the Nike Cyclone is a watch “specialized in exercise management.” A rather unique design with an angled display makes it easier to see information at a glance. A range of sensors and pulse meter give you real-time […]

Nike to stop making wearable devices to focus on software side

2014/04/18By Jerome Skalnik

Nike FuelBand

While many companies are rushing into the wearable hardware space, one company is reportedly exiting this space. CNET has learned that Nike this week fired a significant portion of the staff working at its Digital Sport division after deciding to stop offering wearable devices such as the Nike FuelBand and the Nike+ sportwatch. The Nike Digital Sport hardware team employed […]

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 […]