Video: Canada's first netbook with integrated HSPA

A deal between HP, Rogers and Best Buy lets you pick up a $299 HP MIni 110 netbook (with 2-year data plan). This informal video post talks about why built-in 3.5G high-speed connectivity is appealing and also covers the key specs of the netbook, too.

First 128GB USB flash drive available (but bring your wallet)

Leading flash memory company Kingston Technology is the first to bring a 128GB USB flash stick to market -- on a made-to-order basis. While I've got some serious geek envy going on (with my lousy 8GB stick in my jeans' pocket), the price will be an obstacle for many.

'Wikipedia for Porn' launches, should parents worry?

Carnalpedia aims to be the definitive online resource for all things related to sex, including the porn industry. They also claim that innocent eyes will not be able to visit thanks to their Restricted to Adults rating.

HP wants you to wrap your phone in eSkin

A new display technology being pioneered by HP will create thin, film-like coverings for devices that exhibit an almost chameleon ability to change hue.

iTalk: Finally an alarm clock you can yell at

Being woken up early by a shrieking alarm clock probably doesn't top most people's list of enjoyable activities. But what if you could turn it off just by talking to (or yelling at) it?

'Opportunity Rings' a hilarious page turner

Toronto-based publicist-turned-author Sheryl Steinberg has just written her first book, a side-splitting look a tech couture, relationships and a women's role in a wireless world. 

Palm Pre announced for Canada

Exciting news for those who have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Palm's latest smartphone, the Palm Pre... it's coming soon.

Amazon launches larger Kindle DX

Well looks like the rumours were true: Amazon.com has just announced the availability of a new, larger screen version of their wildly successful Kindle e-reader platform.

MotionPlus for the Wii coming June 8

The motion-sensitive controllers that rocketed the Nintendo Wii gaming platform to number 1 position in console sales, are about to get even more sensitive.

Microsoft: 97% of email is spam

It's pretty much a given: if you have an email account, you have spam. Lots of it. We've become accustomed to it - much like banner ads on websites - and hit the delete key out of reflex. But I was surprised at just how much of the email running across the Internet is made up of this utterly useless collection of 1s and 0s.