Breaking: Images of Samsung's Galaxy Gear smartwatch emerge

VentureBeat has published images of what it believes to be the Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch that's slated for release on September 4 in IFA, Berlin. Photo is of the prototype sent to developers and partners and while it may differ from the finished device, it could be very close to what we will see on Wednesday. 

VentureBeat's source also presented them with detailed design studies and sketches as well as some specifications. The Galaxy Gear is said to be a health tracker with a camera. So, definitely not a smartwatch replacement but another health-focused accessory like a FitBit or a Nike Fuelband. Check out more images and all the details over at VentureBeat.

Source: VentureBeat

Microsoft discounts the Surface Pro to start at $799

Microsoft has permanently lowered the price of their Surface Pro tablet to $799.00 for the 64-gigabyte Surface Pro with Windows 8. The more desirable 128-gigabyte version runs $899, but the Touch Cover keyboard accessories aren't included and cost$79.99,  $40 less than the previous price of $120.00.

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There have always been low-cost Android phones and tablets but these were rarely any good. Mired down by outdated versions of the operating system, inferior display and touch technology plus poor construction, proved that you got what you paid for. Not anymore.

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Nokia Lumia 1020 confirmed to be coming to Canada on Rogers, TELUS and Black's

We’re excited to announce that the Lumia 1020 will be coming to Canada available on Rogers, TELUS and Black’s! pic.twitter.com/KXKNBbpqVa

— Nokia Canada (@nokiacanada) August 30, 2013

Nokia Canada has just confirmed that the much awaited Nokia Lumia 1020 flagship Windows phone is coming to Canada in yellow and black. Aside from Rogers, the 41-megapixel toting smartphone will come to TELUS and Blacks stores as well which suits the phone's photography focused design.