I know it’s a shameless viral video attempt, but I can’t help to laugh at this cheeky Powermat commercial. My favourite is the boss at the end. Does this marketing tactic work for you? Think it’s genius or ridiculous? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section.

Hi gang, I’m now back from vacation and wanted to post this video from the last Cineplex “Gear Guide” spot I hosted (March). It’s on hot smartphones — BlackBerry Bold 9700, Apple iPhone and Samsung Omnia II — as well as some cool accessories (Powermat and Ed Hardy smartphone cases).

In case you missed the February “Gear Guide” segment I host at Cineplex movie theatres (and sister chains), click this video to see some recommended movie-making tools including a high-definition camcorder, funky tripods, video editing software and a touch-screen PC.

It’s a question we get fairly often here at Sync: What’s the difference between the cheaper HDMI cables and the more expensive ones? Here we give you our short answer, and one from Consumer Reports, too.

HoverCam takes quick snapshots of documents that can be easily shared and stored. Clear your desk space from the clutter of a flatbed scanner and use one of these lightweight scanners.

USB ports are now the universal charging port for many electronic devices. You can even install a USB-equipped outlet in your house.

Sony’s latest point-and-shoot cameras: one is waterproof and the other has a 10x optical zoom.

Sony today announced the company’s first 3D-ready standalone Blu-ray Disc player. What does “3D-ready” mean, exactly? How much are we talking about? When do I buy one? Sync has the answers.

As app developers begin feverishly pounding out new code for the upcoming iPad, we look at two areas that could play to the iPad’s strengths. What’s on your wish list?

In this hands-on video, I give my thoughts on the Logitech Speaker Lapdesk N700, due out in Canada by the spring. This all-in-one product is a comfortable “desk” for your laptop, speakers and cooling fan. But what’s it missing? Watch the video to find out.