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.

Video: A look at Toronto's 'Gelaskins' products

Add some personality to your tech products with Gelaskins, a series of high-quality stick-on designs for your laptops, iPods, smartphones and gaming devices. We look at a few examples in this video blog post (apologies for some windy moments on the microphone!). Enjoy!

Bing.ca unveils photo 'hotspots'

If you haven't tried it already, I encourage you to test-drive the new Bing.ca, a new search engine with a few interesting tricks up its sleeve -- now including hotspots on that main picture that gives you additional info, factoids and links.

Live from "Norton Cyber Crime Day"

Sync is here in New York City for a Symantec-hosted "Norton 2010: State of Consumer Security," a behind-the-scenes look at the cybercrime landscape today. I think you'll find it interesting, so I'll be blogging from the conference. Have a peek!

HBO now playing on iTunes in Canada

What do Entourage, The Wire, Sex and the City and Flight of the Conchords all have in common? All three shows, and other HBO television series, are available on the Canadian iTunes store for the first time.

Happy Canada Day!

Sync readers, we hope you're enjoying our nation's 142nd birthday today. If you find yourself clicking aimlessly on the web for something interesting to read before you head and enjoy the festivities, tech lovers might want to read this Sympatico MSN piece on hot Canadian technology.

Reminder: Celeb deaths make for a scammer's paradise

Although people should be vigilant against hackers, malware and viruses at all times, be especially careful with any messages promising more information on the three recent celebrity deaths.

No, you won't get a free netbook -- and stop sending me these emails

It blows me away how gullible people are. This week I've been getting emails from friends who tell me if I pass on the message to 20 or more people I'll get a free netbook from Sony Ericsson. Sigh. People, wake up and smell the hoax.

Microsoft: Bada-boom bada-bing(.ca)

Microsoft just took the wraps off its new search engine, Bing, designed to replace Windows Live Search. But it's much more than a cosmetic makeover or rebranding initiative.

Club Penguin now en français

Not sure about your family but my three kids are just crazy for Club Penguin, the Canadian-invented, Disney-owned online gaming portal. The site is now available in French, too, and with Spanish to follow this summer.