A rechargeable AA battery that doesn’t require an electrical outlet, docking tray or cables? With USBCell, all you need is a laptop and you’re good to go.

What’s the future of the iPad and 3DTV? What tech does a guy like Mike Pratt use on a daily basis? How will Best Buy stay a relevant player in the software space at a time when more consumers are acquiring it all digitally? Find out these answers, and more, in this exclusive Q&A.

Yours truly had the opportunity to demo “Kinect” on Canada AM this week. This is the first time the upcoming hands-free accessory for Xbox 360 has been shown on Canadian television. In this video clip, I play “Kinect Adventures!” with CTV host Marci Ien.

Samsung is the first in Canada to ship a 3D-capable HDTV.

In the market for a new 3DTV? Check out our “3DTV 101″ article in the “Help & How-To” section of Sympatico’s Tech & Gadgets section. Plus, check out this video from Consumer Reports, where their electronics tester explains why he likes Panasonic’s 3DTV over the Samsung models.

Mamma mia, Mario, it’s a gonna be a busy spring. Nintendo on Wednesday showcased upcoming wares from the company and third-party publishers at a media summit held in San Francisco, including the sequel to 2007’s Super Mario Galaxy.