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Galaxy Nexus now available from WIND Mobile and TBayTel

2012/02/03By Jerome Skalnik

The Galaxy Nexus is now available from two more carriers: WIND Mobile and northern Ontario carrier TBayTel. With Galaxy Nexus, cutting edge hardware complete with amazing Samsung features like an ultra-wide HD Super AMOLED screen, curved design, and thin form factor, meets the latest platform from Android, Ice Cream Sandwich. WIND Mobile is offering the Galaxy Nexus starting at CA$249 […]

Tbaytel making HSPA+ network improvements this week

2011/09/19By Jerome Skalnik

Tbaytel will be making some improvements to its HSPA+ network this week in response to some technical issues experienced by some customers and in some specific areas. Ongoing monitoring and testing of our recently launched HSPA Network paired with customer feedback has identified that our HSPA Network is performing well in most areas. However, it has also identified that small […]

TBaytel rebrands 3G HSPA+ as 4G HSPA+ network

2011/06/13By Jerome Skalnik

With the loosened rules around the definition of 4G, it’s no surprise that carriers are rebranding their HSPA+ networks as 4G networks. The latest to do so is Northern Ontario’s TBaytel. “Other carriers within the Mobility industry with networks similar to Tbaytel have chosen to refer to their respective networks as 4G,” said Don Campbell, President & CEO Tbaytel. “In […]

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 […]