Samsung Gear S3 Classic

IFA 2016: Samsung Gear S3 smartwatch

2016/08/31By Jerome Skalnik

Samsung today unveiled its newest smartwatch, the Samsung Gear S3, at its IFA 2016 press event. Given that the Gear S2 was well received, Samsung has unsurprisingly not strayed too far but focused on adding a number of new features, including GPS and LTE connectivity. “With the Gear S3, we continue to build on our wearables heritage of offering diverse […]

Samsung Gear S3 Classic confirmed by trademark filing?

2016/08/09By Jerome Skalnik

KIPO trademark filing for Samsung Gear S3 Classic

Samsung is widely expected to unveil its next generation smartwatch in the coming weeks. Recent rumours suggest that the announcement will take place at IFA 2016. A filing for the ‘S3 Classic’ trademark has now effectively confirmed that Samsung will once again offer at least two models for its latest smartwatch. Samsung last year unveiled both the Gear S2 and […]

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 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 […]

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 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 […]