CTIA 2011

Google to join Samsung at Unpacked CTIA event

2011/09/29By Jerome Skalnik

Those rumours that Samsung will announce the Google Nexus Prime at CTIA on October 11th just got more credible. Press invitations describe the event as the “Google Episode” and will offer “a look at what’s new from Android.” The invitation suggests that Google will unveil the latest version of its Android operating system (Ice Cream Sandwich) and likely its latest […]

Samsung to announce Google Nexus Prime at CTIA on October 11th?

2011/09/27By Jerome Skalnik

A product that Samsung has yet to announce has been named a finalist in the upcoming CTIA 2011 Hot for the Holidays Awards. The device, described as “A product to be announced from Samsung Mobile” is listed in the “Gamer and Entertainment Enthusiast” section. Could it be the rumoured Nexus Prime that Samsung will manufacture for Google? Samsung yesterday announced […]

Sprint to announce HTC EVO 3D, HTC EVO View 4G and more at CTIA?

2011/03/18By Jerome Skalnik

Sprint appears set to have a busy CTIA next week. BGR sources have revealed that the carrier will announce a number of new devices at the event. The details line up with similar rumours seen in the last few days. First up is the HTC EVO 3D. Look for a smartphone powered with a 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm 8660 Snapdragon processor, […]

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 […]