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Google adds new voice commands to Google Search App on Android

2014/03/23By Jerome Skalnik

Ok Google voice commands

Google this week announced that it has added two new voice commands to its Google Search App on Android. They will make it easier to take a photo or a video. These should help cut down on any potential fumbling when you want to capture that fleeting moment. As with other voice commands, you simply tap the microphone icon on […]

Google Search for Android adds “Ok Google” hotword support Canada

2014/02/08By Jerome Skalnik

'Ok Google' on Nexus 5

There is good news today for Canadians who like to use the “Ok Google” hotword on their Android devices. The only way to get it to work in the past was to set Voice Search in the Settings to “English (US).” An update to Google Search eliminates this need by adding support for the hotword in both Canada and the […]

Google launches Google Search App for Windows Phone 7.5

2012/03/08By Jerome Skalnik

For those using Windows Phone 7.5 but still looking to use Google as their search engine, Google has released the Google Search app for Windows Phone. Google Autocomplete, My Location, and Voice Search are all supported. Whether you really need the Google Search app is up to you. It basically offers the same functionality the Google search website. The only […]

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 […]