Tag Heuer

Apple poaches Tag Heuer executive ahead of Apple iWatch launch

2014/07/04By Jerome Skalnik

In an another sign that it is about to enter the wearables space, Apple has poached a senior executive from Tag Heuer, the Swiss luxury watch brand that is part of the LVMH conglomerate. Tag Heuer confirmed that ice president for sales, Patrick Pruniaux, left the company today and was headed to Apple. A Tag Heuer spokesperson told Reuters that […]

Tag Heuer to launch Android-powered Tag Heuer Link smartphone

2011/07/02By Jerome Skalnik

If you’re looking for a high-end smartphone running Google’s Android mobile operating system, Swiss luxury watchmaker Tag Heuer may have just the thing for you. The Tag Heuer Link is described as what happens “when Swiss watchmaking heritage meets avant-garde technology.” It promises to be as tough as Tag Heuer’s watches while offering a choice of finishes that include steel, […]

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 […]