News you can use: From Facebook flings to smartphone sickness
What a week its been for tech news. If you’re looking to kill a few minutes by reading up on what’s new and interesting, check out some of these stories found around the web.
We’re Running Out of… Internet?
The Internet is running out of unique IP addresses but the average consumer need not worry.
Safari Extension Gallery adds new features to your browser
Browser extensions take programs that we like and add features so they become programs that we love. Safari now has an extensions gallery to make it easier to love the browser of choice for many Mac users.
Top 5 “casualties” of using tech. Do you suffer from any of these?
We’ve all heard of “carpal tunnel syndrome,” but there are many other problems associated with our increased reliance on technology these days. In this Canada AM segment, I talk about 5 other common problems, ranging from “BlackBerry thumb” to infertility. I’ve also posted a point-form list here, too.
Steam Comes to the Mac
Steam, the game repository, is now available for the Mac, making dozens of award-winning games finally available for the Mac.
Video: Letterman’s ‘Top Ten Excuses of the Guy Who Lost the iPhone Prototype’
While David Letterman says he doesn’t think this is a big deal, the iPhone 4 leak was obviously top of mind enough (or on the minds of his writers) to whip up a “Top Ten Excuses of the Guy Who Lost the iPhone Prototype” list. In case you missed it, here’s the video clip, thanks to CBS and Late Show with David Letterman.
Video: Apple’s first iPad commercial. Like it?
American viewers of the Oscars might have caught Apple’s first iPad commercial — and Steve Jobs attended the Academy Awards, too, by the way (the former Pixar CEO is still a major shareholder of Disney). In case you missed it, what do you think of the TV spot? Will you buy an iPad on April 3?
Apple bans sexy apps from the App Store but leaves sexy videos in iTunes
Apple declared war on iPhone apps with sexy content, banning many from the App Store. Is it fair to suddenly block apps that were previously approved?
Live Coverage: Apple’s New Product Announcement
Join us as we cover Apple’s new product announcement, live from California.
Could video calling be the iTablet’s killer app?
Though speculation has been rampant as to the many features this as-yet-to-be-announced product will or will not have, this is one area that could be a game-changer.



