Samsung Galaxy Grand

Samsung unveils Samsung Galaxy Grand

2012/12/18By Jerome Skalnik

Samsung Galaxy Grand

Samsung today announced the Samsung Galaxy Grand, a mid-range device with a 5-inch WVGA display. It is billed as “an ideal smartphone for users with fast-paced mobile lifestyles who demand more from their phone.” Sitting between the 4.8-inch Galaxy S III and the 5.5-inch Galaxy Note II (both sporting higher resolution displays though), Samsung appears to be trying to push […]

Samsung GT-I9400 spotted on NenaMark benchmark website

2012/11/26By Jerome Skalnik

Nena bencmarks for Samsung GT-I9400

The mysterious Samsung GT-I9400 has surfaced on the Nena.se benchmarking website. Given that the Samsung Galaxy S III bears model number GT-I9300, it woudl be a fair supposition that the GT-I9400 could be its successor, the Samsung Galaxy IV. But one look at the specifications revealed by the benchmark information should put that to rest. According to the results below, the […]

Samsung Galaxy Grand: Love child of the Galaxy Note II and Galaxy S III?

2012/11/19By Jerome Skalnik

Samsung’s smartphone portfolio already covers everything from the entry-level right up to the high-end devices. Two of its current flagship smartphones, the Galaxy Note II and Galaxy S III with their large 5.5-inch and 4.8-inch displays, may soon the top a bit more crowded. According to South Korean MT, Samsung could soon launch a 5-inch display handset that shares characteristics […]

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 […]