HTC M8 Prime

HTC cancels development of HTC M8 Prime?

2014/05/30By Jerome Skalnik

Rumoured HTC M8 Prime

The oft-rumoured HTC M8 Prime was shaping up to be an interesting device and could have been HTC’s flagship device for the second half of the year. Following yesterday’s rumour of two new variants, the HTC M8 Plus and HTC M8 Advance, the usually reliable @evleaks today reports that HTC has indefinitely suspended development of the HTC M8 Prime. The HTC M8 […]

HTC planning HTC M8 Plus and Advance variants of HTC One (M8)

2014/05/29By Jerome Skalnik

Rumoured HTC M8 Prime

The second half of 2014 could be a busy one for HTC. Recent rumours have hinted at the HTC M8 Prime, a premium version of its HTC One (M8) flagship, and the HTC M8 Ace, a cheaper variant meant to take on similar devices with a cheaper price. 9to5Google has now learned that two more variants, known as the “Plus” […]

Is this the HTC M8 Prime?

2014/05/20By Jerome Skalnik

Rumoured HTC M8 Prime

Details continue to emerge about the HTC M8 Prime, an upcoming new device from HTC that could be its first to sport a WQHD display. The latest is a full 360 degree render of the smartphone courtesy of @evleaks. Less rounded than the HTC One (M8), it appears to do away with the unibody aluminium construction. HTC will reportedly make […]

HTC One M8 Prime to come with WQHD display?

2014/05/06By Jerome Skalnik

HTC One M8

It appears that HTC will borrow a page from Samsung’s playbook and release a premium version of its HTC One (M8) flagship smartphone. @evleaks recently revealed the codename as HTC One M8 Prime but revealed little else. Japanese site HTCSoku has given us some tantalizing details about this rumoured flagship for the second half of the year and it promises […]

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 […]