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Blocks modular smartwatch to use Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 SoC

2015/06/05By Jerome Skalnik

Blocks smartwatch Qualcomm processor

The Blocks modular smartwatch has already made its way from concept to prototype. Last time we featured it Concept Sunday, UK-based Blocks Wearables had succeeded in getting a display block, motion block and an environment block to connect to the main core processor block. It took another step forward this week at Computex by announcing new partnerships and new details about the project itself. […]

Sony Mobile considers launching multiple Windows Phone 8 smartphones?

2014/01/06By Jerome Skalnik

Sony

The rumours that Sony Mobile is contemplating releasing a Windows Phone 8 smartphone in 2014 appear to be gathering momentum. Following a report earlier this month that Sony was considering launching such a smartphone under its Vaio brand, new details suggest that its plans may be somewhat more expansive than a single device. Hit-and-miss Digitimes today reported that the Japanese […]

Compal to manufacture Nokia Windows Phone smartphone?

2011/06/24By Jerome Skalnik

Compal Communications is the latest to jump on the Windows Phone bandwagon. It has now signed a licensing agreement with Microsoft for the use of Windows Phone 7. The move will allow Compal to develop a Windows Phone 7 foundation that it could then use to land smartphone orders from other companies (It is reportedly wooing Acer). More interesting is […]

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 […]