Tim Hortons offers free coffee this weekend for mobile app users

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Just in time for National Coffee Day, Tim Hortons is offering coffee lovers and loyal customers a special treat. On September 28th and 29th, customers who order through the mobile app can get a free cup of coffee. Tim Hortons says this free Tims Rewards is the company's way of thanking you for your loyalty. 

There are some conditions, of course. According to Timmies, you'll need to have your Tims Rewards card registered on the Tim Hortons App. And the "free reward will appear in a Tims Rewards account 24-60 hours after an eligible purchase is made (subject to the offer terms). Limit of one (1) eligible purchase per account per day. Tims Rewards accounts at the maximum number of five (5) banked rewards are not eligible for this promotion. Free rewards can be redeemed for hot brewed coffee or hot tea (any size) or baked good (except for Timbits and bagels)." If you qualify, enjoy that free cup!

Huawei Canada to host monthly free 'Service Days' from September 26th to 28th in Ontario

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Huawei Canada will once again hold its "Service Days" from September 26th to 28th, which provides free protective film service and free labour for select Huawei phones at some Ontario-based retail stores.

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Amazon dips into wearables with smart ring and glasses

On top of introducing the Echo Buds, Amazon ventures further into the realm of wearables with new experimental, limited-volume hardware. There's the Echo Frames and the Echo Loop. The Frames are Alexa-enabled glasses that will not have a camera or smart display but will feature microphones and a speaker. Meanwhile, the Loop is an Alexa-enabled ring that has two built-in mics and a tiny speaker as well. Both products will be released in the US on an invite-only basis later in the year. 

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Amazon introduces Echo Buds

Amazon takes a stab at creating its AirPods competitor with the Echo Buds. Announced at its event in Seattle, the wireless earbuds feature dual drivers and offer active noise cancellation thanks to the help of Bose. You just need to double-tap the earbuds to activate the noise cancellation. Like regular Bose headphones equipped with noise cancellation, the Echo Buds feature a Passthrough mode, allowing you to hear the outside world. 

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