The Apple Beat: Last Mover Advantage in the wearables game may pay off in the long run

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla 

Even as a pre-production prototype, the Apple Watch is the most interesting wearable/smartwatch I've had the chance to try, many devices shipping right now don't even come close. 

At first glance, it seems that Apple might have missed the opportunity of shipping its Apple Watch in time for the holidays, the truth is they just gained a huge advantage over the competition.

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This is Fitbit's new Surge health wearable

The deluge of wearables continues, this time around the recently leaked (by Brookstone) Fitbit Surge was brought to light. The US $250.00 wearable has a unique tilted screen and also houses a built-in GPS radio which means you can map your bike or running routes without having to carry a smartphone. The Fitbit surge also has a heart monitor.

The Surge also integrates with over 120 devices including iPhones and many of the flagship Android devices to push notifications as well as text messages and caller ID. Here's hoping that Fitbit solved their itchy band issue because the Surge sure looks like a great option of health-focused wearable users. The Fitbit surge comes in 2015.

Source: VentureBeat

Microsoft previews Windows 10, hopes you'll forget all about Windows 8.1

Microsoft is skipping a number and hoping that many will join them in forgetting Windows 8 and go straight to considering Windows 10. Currently in progress, the upcmoming new OS was shown off to 50 select reporters (none from Canada, apparently) who got a sneak peek at the future OS. Check the video above for some of the salient points coming to Windows. 

Review: Mazda CX-5 2015

Text and photos by Don Halliwell

This is no Miata, but the CX-5 has as much Zoom as you’ll find in its class.

The now ubiquitous CUV segment is crowded to say the least. The likes of the Honda CRV, Toyota RAV 4, Ford Escape and Mazda CX-5 (formerly Tribute) have been vying for space in Canadian garages for years now. 

This slice of the automotive pie is a huge area of focus for manufacturers. I suspect in part because these vehicles are among the most practical for small families and also because it’s a large volume driver. Hit jump for the full review.

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