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Nokia confirms more than one Windows Phone device to be announced this quarter

2011/10/04By Jerome Skalnik

It has been widely expected that Nokia will unveil its first Windows Phone device at the upcoming Nokia World event. Recent leaks have also hinted at the fact that Nokia has up to three devices waiting in the wings. Now, CEO Stephen Elop has confirmed that the company will announce more than one device by saying that Nokia will introduce […]

Nokia to unveil three Windows Phone devices at Nokia World?

2011/10/02By Jerome Skalnik

Nokia may unveil up to three new Windows Phone smartphones at its upcoming Nokia World event. Most rumours have pointed to one and perhaps two devices (the Nokia Sea Ray and Sabre) but an anonymous MyNokiaBlog.com source now indicates that there will also be a third and higher-end device. Specifications-wise, here is what rumours to date suggest: Rumoured Nokia Sea […]

Microsoft Canada accidentally reveals Samsung and Nokia Windows Phone 7.5 device names

2011/09/30By Jerome Skalnik

Microsoft Canada appears to have accidentally revealed the names (or more likely codenames) of a number of upcoming Windows Phone 7.5 devices. Buried in the Terms and Conditions (now updated) of the “Mango-app Challenge” were the names of four devices: Samsung Yukon, Samsung Wembley, NOKIA Searay and NOKIA Sabre. The two Samsung devices are unknown but could well be codenames […]

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 […]