ASUS VivoWatch

ASUS VivoWatch to launch in May

2015/05/01By Jerome Skalnik

ASUS VivoWatch

ASUS teased us with the ASUS VivoWatch at the Milan Milan Design Week event in early April. At an event earlier this week, it announced that it will launch later this month in Taiwan and a number of other markets. As expected, it is focused on health and fitness, providing not only heart rate, activity and sleep tracking but also […]

ASUS VivoWatch to be unveiled at Milan Design Week 2015

2015/04/13By Jerome Skalnik

ASUS VivoWatch

ASUS will announce the ASUS VivoWatch at the upcoming Milan Design Week event. Taking place at Milan’s Milano Via Tortona 20 from April 14th to April 19th, this new wearable will be the company’s first to focus on fitness and wellness. While most details will not be announced until the event kicks tomorrow , ASUS has teased a few of […]

ASUS VivoWatch to be first Windows smartwatch?

2015/02/05By Jerome Skalnik

ASUS VivoWatch USPTO filing

ASUS has already announced plans to launch at least three wearables later this year. CEO Jerry Shen revealed that two “wristband-like” devices and a successor to the ASUS ZenWatch are planned. Now comes evidence that ASUS may have at least one more smartwatch in the works. The company filed a trademark filing on January 29th 2015 for a new device called the ASUS […]

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 […]