Stories by Gary Ng

TELUS Promo: 25% Off Accessories Online With This Promo Code

TELUS has just sent out an email blast to inform its customers accessories can be purchased online for 25% off by using the promo code ACC25I. The discount applies to various products and includes those for the iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5 and iPad: Get 25% off the latest accessories*, like cool new phone...

Priceline iPhone App Updated with Passbook Support for Reservations

For iPhone users of the Priceline iPhone app, it was updated today with support to store your hotel reservations in Passbook. The hotel search has also been updated to allow for more specific queries, such as by address or attractions; also hotels are now sorted by distance.  What's New in Version 9.1 NEW! Search for...

Here’s the iPhone 5 Pictured Beside the New BlackBerry 10 L-Series [PIC]

There's been recent chatter lately with the possible revival of RIM thanks to their official announcement of BlackBerry 10 devices to debut at a launch event in January. RIM CEO Thorsten Heins is confident BlackBerry will make a comeback, with features such as free Wi-Fi voice calls via the newest version of BBM. We haven't...

TELUS Launches 4G LTE Network in the Niagara Region

TELUS has announced the launch of their 4G LTE network in the Niagara region, part of a three year $650 million investment in Ontario to further extend networks: “TELUS is committed to offering the best customer experience and launching our 4G LTE service in the Niagara region is an excellent example of how we’re doing...

Starbucks Song Pick of the Week: Cold Specks [Promo Codes]

This week's Starbucks Song Pick of the Week is the single "When the City Lights Dim" by Cold Specks, a band led by Canadian singer-songwriter Al Spx, now living in London. The $0.99 single comes from the album I Predict a Graceful Expulsion, released in May of 2012. Enjoy the following promo codes for this single...

RIM Bets the Farm on BlackBerry 10, CEO Confident They’ll Rise Again

It's not over 'til... Thorsten Heins successfully leads Research in Motion (RIM) to the launch of BlackBerry 10. With more than a little bit of pressure bearing down on his shoulders, Heins has a lot riding on this upcoming January 30, 2013 release; consumers and analysts alike are predicting that this is it for RIM:...

Jawbone Announces the Second Generation UP Wristband for $129

Jawbone has announced the re-release their UP wristband after the initial band was cut short on its release due to defects and other problems. Today, the company has introduced UP as an all day and night wearable product, available in eight colours: “UP marks our commitment to solving everyday problems for real people,” said Hosain...

Skype Gets iPhone 5 Support; Imo Messenger Gets Brand New Interface

A couple quick updates today in the App Store. For starters, Skype users will be happy the app has been updated with iPhone 5 screen support:   Users of imo messenger will notice a huge update today as the app gets a brand new interface and a group photo sharing option, previously only available to...

Nokia to Launch “Here” iOS Maps App Based on New Cloud Service [Update]

AllThingsD is attending Nokia's press event to announce their new cloud-based mapping service, "Here". Nokia confirmed it had acquired Earthmine, a California-based 3D mapping company, which will help them get more accurate maps. Nokia will be getting map data from a variety of sources and the Here service crowdsources data from users for real-time fixes. As...