Various unlocked BlackBerry 10 smartphones now available at 55% off

If you've been wating on a BlackBerry smartphone, now may be the time to pull the trigger on an unlocked model as they're being made available for up to 55% off. Included in the sale are the keyboard-enabled Q5 and Q10 and the all-touch Z10 and Z30.

For example, the price of the colorful Q5 (comes in black, white, red and pink) will drop to $159 from its current $349 for shoppers at the U.S. ShopBlackBerry. Canadians can check out the goods right here.

Review: ASUS S1 Pocket Projector

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Projector technology has advanced to the point where we now have relatively inexpensive portable projectors that are compact and convenient for travel, personal and small-office use and decent enough for playing back movies. The ASUS S1 Projector is one of the better examples of this new breed of pico projectors.

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For BlackBerry, the future is Classic

Almost a month after the launch of the BlackBerry Passport, CEO John Chen sent out an open letter heralding the next new device which is the BlackBerry Classic. The letter, made out to loyal (current and former) BlackBerry users states that the soon to be launched Classic is the successor to the popular Bold line of smartphones and that various user requests were considered in creating a new, improved and yet completely familiar experience.

"We are committed to earning your business – or earning it back, if that’s the case. In the weeks ahead, BlackBerry will be sharing more details about Classic that we think you’ll like," Chen's letter stated. Looks like this year of massive smartphone releases is far from over and BlackBerry has one remaining salvo before the holidays. We're excited to see what the BlackBerry Classic has to offer and if it will be a factor in gaining back that much needed market share.

Update on Monday, November 10, 2014 at 2:26PM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Just heard from some sources at BlackBerry that the Classic is on track for a December release. More importantly, it seems there will likely be enough stock to satisfy the expected high demand for the holiday season. 

I did get to check out a pre-production BlackBerry Classic for a few minutes and it is a stunning device. Top notch build quality all the way and it feels quite substantial and weighty. Stay posted for more information on this most anticipated BlackBerry handset.

SlideShow: First look at the Nexus 6

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

I had the chance to check out pre-release versions of the upcoming Nexus 6 from Google and Motorola as well as get a preliminary look at Android 5.0 Lollipop. The 6-inch smartphone, which looks and feels like a supersized Moto X, will be made available in Midnight Blue and Cloud White, it is the largest Nexus handset ever shipped, and is also available for pre-order in the US today, Canadian pre-orders are expected early November. Pricing is expected at around  CAD $749 for the 32GB and $799 for the 64GB variants respectively.

The Nexus 6 isn't being marketed as a 'phablet' but it is bigger than the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and even the iPhone 6 Plus. It runs a quad-core 2.7GHz processor and is designed to excel at multimedia and has a 13 megapixel camera with optical image stabilization. Another huge feature is the inclusion of Motorola's Turbo Charger which they say only needs 15 minutes to charge 7 hours of use. It will be sold via Google Play in 32 GB and 64 GB storage capacities as well as with various Canadian carriers. Stay tuned for more Canada-specific information in the coming weeks.