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Gadgets galore at CES 2012
January 17th, 2012 a 11:52am
Over 150,000 gadget lovers were in Las Vegas last week to check out the latest gear, software and technology at the world’s largest consumer technology trade show: CES 2012. Among the gadget lovers was our very own Connected Magazine team who were covering everything from the weirdest gear to the freshest smartphones, tablets and TVs.
Topping the list of trending topics was Long Term Evolution (LTE). Several companies showcased products that highlighted the benefits of faster wireless connections, especially for video communications. Rogers was the first carrier in Canada and one of the first in the world to launch LTE last year in Ottawa in July.
According to the Connected Magazine team, some of the biggest buzz was generated from things like 4KTV which doubles the horizontal resolution of the current top-end high-def TVs, ultrabooks, super small but powerful laptops, and Windows 8, Microsoft’s new operating system which is expected on tablets and personal devices as well as PC.
To catch up on all the news from CES 2012, check out Connected Magazine’s extensive coverage. To help you find what you’re looking for, here’s a run-down of their recent posts:
- Wierdest gear: Dancing Robots, Inflatable iPad Cubes and more
- Weighing in on Smart TVs from Samsung, Lenova and LG
- Top tablets from Toshiba, Samsung Lenovo and more
- Gadgets galore: ViewPad e70, Boogie Board Rip and more
- Top 5 freshest gadgets
- The biggest buzz: 4K TV, Ultrabooks, Windows 8 and more
What did you think was the most exciting thing at CES 2012? Have you ever been to the event?
Miranda is a regular contributor to RedBoard
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Tags: Take TV into your own hands with Rogers Live TV beta app
December 15th, 2011 a 9:12am
If you’ve ever wished you could have a TV in every room of your house, you’re in luck. Introducing the Rogers Live TV app, currently in beta, that lets you stream live TV on your iPad. The latest in TV innovations, and a first in Canada, this new app gives you the freedom to watch shows from anywhere in the home.
At launch, customers will be able to stream 20 channels through their iPad, with more channels coming soon. And there is no additional cost to Rogers Live TV.
We’re anticipating a full launch of Rogers Live TV app in early 2012. A version for Android tablets will be available soon.
How it works:
Step 1: Check eligibility – The Rogers Live TV app is available via WiFi to Rogers digital television customers in Ontario who subscribe to Rogers Hi-Speed Internet with a MyRogers account.
Step 2: Set up your MyRogers profile – If you’re already registered for a MyRogers profile, move on to Step 3. If not, just go here to create your profile. Next, associate your Rogers digital television and Hi-Speed Internet accounts to your MyRogers ID. (You will need the account number found on your invoice).
Step 3: Download the app –Just download the free app from the iTunes app store, log in using your MyRogers profile and start streaming.
Step 4: Start streaming! – You’ll now have a selection of great content to watch on your iPad. Not all channels you subscribe to will be available on the app, but we’ll be expanding the list of channels in the future. Like any WiFi usage, Internet datawill count towards your monthly internet bandwidth allotment.
For more info on Rogers Live TV go to www.rogers.com/livetv or check out the FAQ.
Which rooms in your house will you start streaming in?
UPDATE (December 20, 2011, 11:46 am): The Rogers Live TV app is now available for Samsung Galaxy 10.1 tablets. Download it for free here.
Sharon is a regular contributor to RedBoard
Tags: Feast your eyes on Connected Rogers Magazine, now available on your iPad
November 18th, 2011 a 11:01am
If you’re like us here at Rogers, you’re probably starting to notice the number of publications you’re reading on your smartphone or tablet is growing by the day. If you’re a fan of iPad apps for your favourite magazines, then you’re going to like this. Connected Rogers magazine is making the move from the printed page to the iPad with the Connected Rogers magazine app.
Free to download, the magazine iPad app has a ton of helpful how-tos and articles on the newest Rogers smartphones, tablets and internet products. It also has great entertainment features and celebrity interviews with actors from movies or shows featured on Rogers on Demand each month.
The app is designed perfectly for an iPad and includes additional content like photo galleries and embedded videos. You can also easily share Connected Rogers magazine articles on Facebook and Twitter.
Not familiar with Connected Rogers Magazine?
It’s published six times a year and it’s free to Rogers customers in print, online and now on your iPad. The content is focused on ways to help you stay connected through technology and entertainment.
If you’re interested in receiving the print magazine, just sign up for your free subscription at http://connectedmagazine.ca/subscribe
Miranda is a regular contributor to RedBoard
Tags: Steve Jobs: “One of the greatest innovators of our time”
October 5th, 2011 a 10:59pm
Like so many of you, we were shocked and saddened to learn of Steve Jobs’ passing tonight.
Here’s what our president and chief executive officer, Nadir Mohamed, had to say about his life and legacy:
Steve Jobs was one of the greatest innovators of our time. He revolutionized how we consume entertainment, access information and stay in touch by making iconic devices that are brilliantly designed, intuitive and easy to use. He had a clear vision for what technology should deliver to consumers and his focus on the customer was relentless. He will be sorely missed. Our deepest condolences go out to his family, his friends and to all the employees at Apple.
How will you remember Steve Jobs? What did his company, his vision and his products mean to you?
Tags: Royal wedding ceremony available on-demand April 29
April 28th, 2011 a 2:02pm
For some, April 29 is going to be a very early morning. Canadians excited by tomorrow’s marriage between Prince William and Kate Middleton will be setting alarm clocks and getting up to watch the live ceremony set to start at 5 am EST. And with an expected global audience of 2 billion – or one in every 3.5 people – that amounts to a lot of sleepy people.
But Rogers customers need not worry. At 5 pm on Friday, April 29 and until May 2, you’ll be able to sit in front of the TV, your computer or your tablet and watch the full CBC coverage of the historic nuptials on Rogers on Demand channel 100 or Rogers on Demand Online for free. Not only will you be able to watch the entire wedding ceremony, you’ll also have access special content including pre-wedding events, and post-event highlights which amounts to more than 7 hours of royal wedding content. In addition, Rogers on Demand will have a selection of more than 15 royal themed movies available, starting at $3.99.
If you’re still keen to get up at the crack of dawn and catch the ceremony live, you can tune into Citytv’s coverage of the royal wedding which begins at 5 am EST (4CT/3MT/2PT) on Breakfast Television and continues throughout the day on CityLine, CityNews at Six (Toronto) and the primetime special, Citytv and HELLO! Canada…Your Invitation to the Royal Wedding. Royal wedding coverage will also stream live online at Citytv.com/royalwedding and the Citytv iPad app.
Busy all day April 29? No problem. You can relive Citytv’s full coverage of the Royal Wedding online until July 31.
After the wedding, you’ll be able to find special editions of both HELLO! Canada and Macleans focused on the royal wedding.
Will you be watching the Royal Wedding?
Miranda MacDonald is a regular contributor to RedBoard
Tags: CityNews goes mobile in Toronto: New iPad and iPhone app now available
March 30th, 2011 a 10:08am
Toronto area residents can now stay up-to-date on local news, weather, sports and traffic with the new CityNews app for iPad and iPhone available for free through the iTunes App Store.
The new app has content from the CityNews website, clips from recent broadcasts, real-time traffic updates from cameras on the highway and up-to-the-second weather forecasts customizable to show weather in your own area.
News from your neighbourhood
Want something more specific? No problem. Since all CityNews stories are “geo-coded,” you can find out exactly what’s happening in a particular neighbourhood by zooming into a map. Imagine you’re heading down to Yonge and Dundas square. Just pinch to zoom on that area and the app will show you all stories in that area. If you’re about to head out on the Gardiner Expressway, the app will show you traffic cameras in that area which can help you plan your route.
Share your own news
Through the “Your Stories” section of the app, you’ll be able to share stories and breaking news from your own community by uploading videos, photos and news tips. You can then view your content on the app – as well as that from your fellow CityNews viewers. You can also share content from the app using your Twitter or Facebook account
How do I get it?
Just search “CityNews” in Apple’s iTunes App Store or go online here and download the app for free. From BlackBerry or Android devices, you can also view a mobile version of CityNews at http://m.citynews.ca
To see the app in action, check out this clip from CityNews here.
The CityNews app is the third app from Citytv along with The Shorts in the City app for iPhone and iPad which launched in June 2010 and the Citytv Video app for iPad, the first prime time app by a Canadian broadcaster.
Miranda MacDonald is a regular contributor to RedBoard
Tags: Rogers Data Share plans makes it easy to share data across multiple devices
February 23rd, 2011 a 4:08pm
Last year you told us you wanted to be able to share data across the devices you use, and we responded at TabLife TO in December by being the first service provider in Canada to announce data sharing plans. We wanted to take some time to explain how these plans work and highlight some of the key benefits.
Why would you want to share your data?
- It means only one plan to manage– share your smartphone plan with your tablet, netbook or Rocket mobile internet stick
- Maximize your monthly data usage – get the most value by sharing your monthly smartphone data allowance with up 4 additional devices
- Save each month – Add a device for as little as $10 per device per month plus Government Regulatory Recovery Fee (GRRF) (limited time only)
- Greater flexibility – get a plan that works best for you (three-year term with hardware discount OR month-to-month without hardware discount)
How these plans work
Whether you’re a new or existing smartphone customer, there are a number of flexible options that will let you share data across multiple devices. You can check them out here.
After you settle on a plan that makes your data shareable, you can add additional devices to this plan. For just $10 per month plus GRRF (limited time only), you can add a new or existing device that you already own. For those saving with a hardware discount agreement, the price per device to share is $15 a month plus GRRF (limited time only), with three year term.
Can you explain that to me again?
Ok, let’s say you’ve got a Sony Ericsson X10, and you’d like to get a new Rocket stick but want the convenience of having only one plan to manage all of your devices. You currently have a voice plan with a 2 GB data plan that costs $45 per month plus GRRF, and you’re three months into your three year term. You’d first change your data plan to the equivalent 2 GB data share plan, also at the same $45 plus GRRF price. Since your X10 is already on a 3-year term plan, there’s no effect to your current term or hardware upgrade eligibility. From here, you simply have the Rocket stick added to this plan. If you don’t want a 3-year term on your Rocket stick, you simply purchase the Rocket Stick at its full price and pay $10 a month plus GRRF to share the data with this additional device.
Eligibility
To take advantage of these plans, your primary line must be a smartphone, and you can’t combine them with other special offers. Corporate plans are currently not eligible for sharing, and the Rocket hHub isn’t compatible with data sharing plans. Please contact a Rogers representative for full eligibility details.
$30/ 6 GB Customers
Our 6GB customers are very important to us. That’s why we created a special limited time offer when we launched iPhone 4 last summer that allowed them to share data on an iPad for an additional $20 per month plus GRRF.
If you missed out on this offer, you can still share smartphone data on an additional device for $30 per month plus GRRF. This works out to just $10 per shared GB – less than our other wireless customers on sharing plans.
How do I get full details?
We recommend you visit www.rogers.com/datashare, call 1-888-Rogers1 or visit a local Rogers retailer to get full details. You can also check out this clip below from Vancouver’s Breakfast Television where Mike, one of our Data Guyz recently appeared to discuss the data sharing plans.
How many devices do you have? Do you share data?
Duane MacDonald is a regular contributor to RedBoard
Tags: Keith Pelley on media in 2011: ‘Life’s not linear now’
January 11th, 2011 a 12:22pm
This is going to be the year when video comes of age across multiple platforms, says Keith Pelley, President of Rogers Media.
Pelley recently joined Rogers to lead our media organization through what is arguably one of the most pivotal times in the industry’s history. From digitization of content, to accessing it on new devices, 2011 will no doubt be exciting.
I sat down with Pelley to get his take on what’s next for the industry as well as what consumers of Rogers content can expect this year. Here are the highlights from our conversation:
What’s your forecast for the Canadian media industry in 2011?
This is the year when video comes of age online and on-demand, across multiple platforms. TV anywhere – or entertainment anywhere – this is the year when it hits critical mass.
We had a pretty good understanding during the Olympics that people want to be exposed to content in so many different ways. As well, we’re starting to learn that multi-tasking is becoming commonplace. Life’s not linear now. You jump in, you jump out – you stop watching, you pick it up, you move.
The way people consume media continues to evolve and the tablet is the newest innovation that will steer people to view content completely different.
Any specific examples for what consumers of Rogers content can expect from us this year?
They’re going to see great content on the platform of their choice – and integration of content is going to be critical.
So, you’re going to be able to read an article from Maclean’s in a hard copy or you’re going to be able to read it in an iPad app. You’re going to be able to experience the prime-time programming on Citytv, like Modern Family, on conventional TV or video on demand – or, on your iPad. It really comes down to content with unlimited choices to experience it.
We’re no longer just television broadcasters or radio broadcasters – we’re content distributors. And, our goal will be to continue to provide unprecedented choice for consumers to experience the content that we produce and acquire – and this content is certainly something we want to have ‘best in class.’
And we’re in an excellent position to experiment with multiple platforms, given that Rogers is an integrated media and distribution company. So, we can play online, on-demand and on-mobile.
Looking back at your career, how would you describe the current state of the media industry?
It was pretty exciting when the Internet came out – and then when it started to take off. It was exciting when HD became reality and it changed the way we viewed content.
I think the tablet is right up there with those two – it is a game changer. This is a very, very exciting time. Long gone are the days when we huddled around the radio or television on a Saturday night.
Richard Bloom is a regular contributor to RedBoard.
Tags: Highlights & video from Rogers TabLife TO
December 7th, 2010 a 10:04am
On Friday, Rogers headquarters in Toronto was buzzing as 200 visitors, many with tablet in hand, attended the inaugural Rogers TabLife TO.
Throughout the day, twelve speakers touched on the ways the tablet is transforming the way we live, work and play. Rogers’ John Boynton also announced three initiatives to help grow Canadian usage of tablets, which he declared were “dashboards” of tomorrow.
Catch up on what you might have missed
For those that couldn’t make it, we’ve uploaded six full-length videos of the day’s sessions.
1. Duncan Stewart of Deloitte Consulting gives an entertaining take on What’s Next For Tablets.
2. John Boynton of Rogers discusses Tablets In A Connected World.
3. Tablets and the Media panel featuring Bob Stein, Institute for the Future of the Book; Stephanie Jackson of Zinio; Matt Hartley of the National Post; and Claude Galipeau of Rogers Media.
4. How Tablets are Transforming Business panel featuring Dr. Wendy Graham, who uses tablets in her practice; Margaret Stuart of SAP Canada who uses special tablet software for sales leads; and Gord Stein, Vice-President of Rogers Business segment.
5. The inspiring Tablets and Autism case study by University of Toronto researcher Rhonda McEwen
6. Live demo of the BlackBerry PlayBook by RIM’s David Neale, featuring Q&A with TabLife MC Marc Saltzman.
For more on the day’s events at Rogers TabLife TO, check out posts by MobileSyrup, Engadget and The Cellular Guru.
Did you attend Rogers TabLife TO? Do you have any feedback on the event?
Rob Manne is a regular contributor to RedBoard.
Tags: Live from Rogers TabLife TO: CMO declares tablets dashboards of tomorrow
December 3rd, 2010 a 9:55am
We’re big believers in the future of tablets.
Today at Rogers TabLife TO, we unveiled a series of initiatives to help our tablet customers get the most out of their devices, including a Remote PVR designed for tablets.
We’ve also developed data sharing plans for tablets and will introduce a tablet-friendly version of Rogers on Demand Online early next year, John Boynton, Rogers executive vice president and chief marketing officer, said this morning in a keynote speech.
Boynton told the conference:
“Tablets are the dashboards for the highways of tomorrow. They are the command centres of the future…I can tell you about a service we’re working on that allows you to remotely control your home devices. Starting in 2011, you will be able to set your home PVR using your tablet. This means that while sitting in a restaurant you can choose what movie you want to watch. You’ll never have to worry about missing the first period of a Leafs game.”
He added that Rogers is committed to data plans that allow our customers to move between their devices easily, seamlessly and reliably.
“Instead of separate plans, people can buy a combined plan that is less expensive and now share their data across the devices they want. Data sharing is important because tablets will not replace smartphones. Tablets will be companion devices to smartphones providing instantaneous connections on a bigger screen wherever you are.”
We created Rogers TabLife TO to explore ways tablets are changing how we live, work and play. You can learn more about today’s event at tablife.ca. And, we’ll have full coverage of Rogers TabLife TO here on RedBoard early next week.
Rogers Tablet Touchpoint 2010
Alongside the event, we worked with The Strategic Counsel on research related to attitudes, behaviours and impacts of tablet use in Canada. Key findings of the Rogers Tablet Touchpoint 2010 include:
- 69 per cent of tablet users take their tablet everywhere they go
- 58 per cent of tablet users say their tablet is typically the first device they turn on in the morning
- 44 per cent of tablet users say they would rather give up their desktop or PC than their tablet.
- 63 per cent of owners use their tablets for work at least some of the time
- Almost 60 per cent of those do not own a tablet agree that tablets will transform the way we live, work and play
- 42 per cent say they plan to purchase a tablet within the next year.
You can see the detailed survey results here:
Want to win a tablet?
Coinciding with Rogers TabLife TO, we’re running a national contest where we’ll be giving away a Dell Streak and Samsung Galaxy Tab. To enter, all you have to do is tweet how a tablet could change your life for the better along with the hashtag #TabLife. For more details, check out @RogersBuzz on Twitter.
Keith McArthur is senior director of Social Media at Rogers
Update (December 3, 6:00 PM): As a preview of next week’s wrap-up post, below you’ll find photos from Rogers TabLife TO as well as the keynote speech from John Boynton entitled “Tablets in a Connected World.” We’ll have more videos here on RedBoard soon, including the sneak-preview demo of the new BlackBerry Playbook tablet with RIM’s David Neale.
Update (December 6, 10:20 AM): Below Research In Motion’s David Neale talks to Marc Saltzman about the soon-to-launch BlackBerry PlayBook tablet and what’s next for the tablet space in 2011. Neale demos a prototype device, including a hands-on with the user interface, HD video and camera functionality.
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