SDXC

SanDisk announces 64GB microSDXC card

2011/09/14By Jerome Skalnik

SanDisk today announced a new microSD storage card that raises storage limits to 64GB. The 64GB SanDisk Mobile Ultra microSDXC card uses the SDXC (for eXtended Capacity) specification introduced in 2009. The 64GB SanDisk Extreme Pro SDXC card supports transfer speeds up to 30MBps and offer the Class 6 performance needed to capture full HD videos. Before you rush out […]

Lexar unveils 133x SDXC memory card

2011/01/03By Jerome Skalnik

Lexar Media today announced its first SDXC cards. The two Class 10 cards come with a 133X speed rating and can read and write data at 20MB/sec. They will be available with capacities of 64GB and 128GB. “The professional photography industry is at a point where digital photo- and video-capture methods are converging, meaning that professional shooters need a memory […]

SDXC: Next generation SD standard promises up to 2 TB of storage

2009/01/07By Jerome Skalnik

The SD Association announced a new memory card specification today at CES 2009. The new specification, called SDXC (for eXtended Capacity), promises capacities up to 2 terabytes as well as read/write speeds of 104Mbps initially but ramping up to 300Mbps later. It will retain the SD interface although I suspect that devices will need to be able to support the […]

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 […]