Ubuntu

Concept Sunday: Ubuntu Watch R smartwatch

2015/04/19By Jerome Skalnik

Ubuntu Watch R smartwatch concept

Ubuntu has so far failed to make an impression in the mobile space. A single device, the BQ Aquaris E is currently available. The (overly) Ubuntu Edge crowdfunding campaign failed to raise the funds needed to build what could have been an impressive smartphone. More smartphones, including models from Meizu, are coming but it is unlikely that Ubuntu will be […]

Verizon Wireless joins the Ubuntu carrier advisory group

2013/07/12By Cory McNutt

Ubuntu Phone

Canonical, the company behind the Ubuntu-Linux, has done a good job persuading European companies to embrace Ubuntu, but, up until now, the U.S. carriers have shied away. Until now that is. Verizon, the largest carrier in the U.S., has just joined the Ubuntu Carrier Advisory Group (CAG), whose purpose is to “to prioritize the delivery of new Ubuntu features, and […]

Ubuntu goes mobile

2008/02/26By Jerome Skalnik

Ubuntu has established itself as one of the leading and most popular Linux distributions. Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, is now looking to grow that popularity by introducing Ubuntu Mobile, a new version aimed at Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs). Ubuntu Mobile, based on the world’s most popular Linux distribution, and MID hardware from OEMs and ODMs, are redefining what can […]

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 […]