As much as I love my Powermat, a device that wirelessly charges portable gadgets, I’m not thrilled at the special backings or cases required on your smartphones, handheld game systems or iPods. But the company unveiled a less bulky solution here at CES.

Though Sony expects to continue the development of their proprietary MemoryStick format, they are adding SD support to their next generation of devices.

Though the concept isn’t new, the Lenovo IdeaPad U1 combines the functionality of a laptop and the portability of a slate into a very sexy package.

Sync is in full force here in Las Vegas at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), so expect a plethora of blog posts and videos beginning tomorrow. We’ll be covering all the coolest gadgets and gear unveiled at the show. Kick-start the festivities with Sony’s live CES press conference right here.

There are a surge of companies preparing “cheap” tablet computers. One of these is preparing a tablet with a sub-$200 price.

WakeMate monitors your sleep cycle and activates your cellphone’s alarm at the optimal time to wake you up refreshed.

The Taylor Digital Measuring Cup means no more guesswork measuring out ingredients for delicious baked goods.

One of my favourite gadgets of 2009? The Cinemin Swivel, a pocket-sized projector you attach to your electronics (laptop, iPod, iPhone, etc.) and it beams the video to a nearby wall or ceiling — even up to 100-inches. Check out this informal demo.

Here’s a link to a recent CTV News Channel interview (from December 15), where I show a few recommended access that won’t cost you more than $50. I’ve written about some of them here before (or via video blog), but hope this gives you some last-minute gift ideas.

In case you’re not heading out to the movies in December, here’s the “Gear Guide” video segment I hosted, seen before the film starts, about three unique digital cameras in time for the holidays. Enjoy!