Juggernaut Alpha

Rumour: Microsoft to unveil Windows Phone 8 on September 5th

2012/07/26By Jerome Skalnik

You may want to mark September 5th in your calendar. According to Chinese website WPDang, this is the date that Microsoft will unveil Windows Phone 8 to the world. First officially revealed at last month’s Windows Phone Summit, Microsoft focused the event on developer features whereas this event will focus on consumer-focused features (hinted at during the Summit event). The […]

Rumour: Windows Phone 8 Juggernaut Alpha benchmarks show performance improvements

2012/07/24By Jerome Skalnik

The WPBench benchmarking tool has already revealed a number of upcoming Windows Phone 8 devices. None came with benchmark results but the tool has now revealed the mysterious Juggernaut Alpha (first spotted this month) and the first Windows Phone 8 benchmark results. It scored an impressive 151.14, about 50% better than the HTC Titan’s score. The score is likely attributable […]

Rumour: More Windows Phone 8 from Nokia and Samsung surface

2012/07/10By Jerome Skalnik

A wallpaper designer has allegedly obtained a list of upcoming Windows Phone devices while testing new backgrounds. Found in an unspecified Windows Phone database, the table reveals four Nokia Windows Phone 8 devices: the Nokia Fluid, Nokia Dogphone, Nokia P4301, and Nokia Phi. Also on the list is one from Samsung, the Samsung SGH-i687, and the very mysterious Juggernaut Alpha. […]

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 […]