It’s interesting times for the watch industry. Electronic manufacturers are starting to muscle into the space with smartwatches that offer a wider range of functions than most traditional watches. But while consumers may like the extra convenience, few smartwatches are winning points for style and elegance when compared to their traditional siblings. As a result, many a consumer has been […]
Jerome Skalnik
Component supplier hints at disappointing Apple Watch sales
Apple recently announced its latest financial results. While it revealed how many iPhones and iPads it sold, it did not reveal any Apple Watch sales numbers. Company CEO Tim Cook only said that early sales were off to a better start than both the original iPhone and iPad. While analysts are still gazing into their crystal balls and trying to come […]
Sony IFA 2015 event to take place on September 2nd
Samsung may have opted to hold its next Unpacked event a few weeks ahead of its traditional IFA date but at least one competitor will return to the consumer electronics show for its next press event. Sony today confirmed via its Sony Italia subsidiary that it will announce new products on September 2nd. Judging by the image posted with the […]
Online Sony Store closing on August 28th
While Sony’s latest financial results suggest that the electronics manufacturer is making progress in turning its beleaguered fortunes around, more restructuring still lies ahead. Having already closed most of its U.S. retail stores and all 14 Sony Store retail locations in Canada, Sony this week announced plans to close its online store both in both countries. Sony announced its decision both […]
Concept Sunday: Round Apple Watch Eloquent
What if Apple decided to partner with some of the big names in the traditional watch industry? What if Apple decided to offer a round smartwatch? While we’ve already seen one interpretation of the first, industrial designer Fraser Leid has tackled both with his Apple Watch Eloquent concept. Leid starts things off with a round Apple Watch (something we’ve seen before). He then adds […]
Rotating bezel ring confirmed for Samsung Gear A
Samsung earlier this week confirmed that its next smartwatch will come with a rotating bezel ring. It happened at the Tizen Developer Summit 2015 which took place in Bangalore, India. The rotating bezel control has been rumoured for a while now. It was effectively confirmed when Samsung unveiled a new Gear SDK. According to the documentation, the bezel ring will offer various functions […]
Pre-order your Mondaine Helvetica No 1 Smart
Mondaine unveiled the Mondaine Helvetica No 1 Smart, its first smartwatch, back in February. Billed as the “first Swiss-made smartwatch,” it is now available for pre-order directly from Mondaine in both Canada and the U.S. This first edition is limited to 1957 watches as a nod to the year Helvetica was created. This limited edition version features a number of touches not found […]
Apple Watch coming to Best Buy Canada on August 14th
Best Buy USA announced earlier this week that it would begin to sell the Apple Watch at some 100 locations as well as online starting on August 7th. Missing from the announcement was whether Best Buy Canada would do the same. The retailer has now confirmed that the Apple Watch is coming to Canadian retail locations as well but a […]