Voice Search

Google begins pushing out Google Nexus S Voice Search bug fix

2011/09/02By Jerome Skalnik

As promised, Google has released an Android update with a fix for a Voice Search bug that affected the Google Nexus S. It’s unclear what other fixes and enhancements there could be in the update: This OTA update will upgrade your device to Gingerbread 2.3.6. It contains important bug fixes and security patches. As Google points out, it may still […]

Fix for Google Nexus S Voice Search bug coming this week

2011/08/31By Jerome Skalnik

An issue plaguing some Google Nexus S owners may soon be put to rest. The bug sees Google Voice activate at random and often lock out controls. Google promised a fix “soon” back in early June but it has yet to materialize. There may finally be some good news though. On a forum discussion thread tracking the issue, Paul, a […]

Fix coming soon for Google Nexus S Voice Search bug

2011/06/05By Jerome Skalnik

Google on Friday announced that it has identified the cause of an issue where Voice Search will activate at random times and often lock out controls on the Google Nexus S. I’ve had the issue on my Nexus S (running Android 2.3.4) and each time it has happened, I had to reboot it. According to Paul, a Google employee: “Good […]

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 […]