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Humour: BlackBerry unveils innovative BlackBerry Irregular Heptagon

2014/10/04By Jerome Skalnik

BlackBerry Heptagon

The recently launched BlackBerry Passport is the first in what BlackBerry promises will be a series of “unconventional” devices. The company wants to offer smartphones that are both “disruptive” and packing a “wow factor.” The next such device is scheduled to be unveiled at Mobile World Congress in February 2015. While it is expected to feature a flipout keyboard, comedian […]

Humour: Rick Mercer shows off BlackBerry 10 “Reversal of Fortune” app

2013/01/28By Jerome Skalnik

With all the BlackBerry 10 rumours swirling ahead of the official announcement this coming Wednesday, one new BlackBerry 10 has managed to stay out of the limelight until now. Revealed by Rick Mercer, “Reversal of Fortune” comes with the tag line “We’re out of the shame and into the light.” It comes with a stock tracker that lets you see […]

Humour: Rick Mercer introduces the BlackBerry Outàge

2012/10/05By Jerome Skalnik

Who knew that RIM had one more BlackBerry device to launch before the debut of BlackBerry 10 devices next year? Rick Mercer unveiled the BlackBerry Outàge: “It does everything an iPhone 5 can and conveniently goes out of service in Africa and Europe occasionally, saving you big money on roaming fees. Where will it drop service next? No one knows.” […]

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 […]