NVIDIA SHIELD

NVIDIA SHIELD goes on sale in Canada and the U.S.

2013/07/31By Jerome Skalnik

NVIDIA SHIELD

As promised, the NVIDIA SHIELD finally went on sale today after manufacturing issues delayed its launch by about a month. It has also begun to ship to customers who had pre-ordered it. The Android-powered portable gaming console can play Android games from Nvidia’s TegraZone and Google Play as well as PC games streamed from Steam. It is also one of the […]

NVIDIA SHIELD to begin shipping July 31st

2013/07/21By Jerome Skalnik

NVIDIA SHIELD

There is good news today for those eagerly hoping to get their hands on the Android-powered NVIDIA SHIELD. A “mechanical issue” that delayed the launch has been resolved and the company today let customers who had pre-ordered the portable gaming platform know that shipments will begin on July 31st. We want to thank you for your patience and for sticking with […]

NVIDIA SHIELD launch delayed over “mechanical issue”

2013/06/27By Jerome Skalnik

NVIDIA SHIELD

NVIDIA yesterday announced that it was delaying the launch of its Android-powered SHIELD portable gaming console because of a “mechanical issue” with a third-party component. The company provided the following statement: During our final QA process, we discovered a mechanical issue that relates to a 3rd party component. We want every SHIELD to be perfect, so we have elected to […]

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 […]