In this week’s ‘Tech Talk’ radio show — heard each week live on Montreal’s CJAD 800 — I chat with Intel’s Joe Ellis about the wide range of Windows 8-powered laptop-tablet hybrids and why they’re appealing. I also talk about other gadgets in time for the holidays.

With earthquakes and tsunami warnings in the west and Hurricane Sandy wreaking havoc in the east, people across Canada are asking themselves whether they’re prepared for emergency situations. Here are several products that can help you get through natural disasters.

Many computer enthusiasts swap parts in and out of their machines without a second thought, but this accident serves as a somber reminder of the risks.

A team of scientists hope to do something that’s never been done before: drill to the Earth’s mantle. Cost? One billion dollars.

Craig Evans spent 2 months in the slammer before an appeal finally granted him freedom.

In order to avoid a massive penalty, Microsoft burned through $70,000 worth of power in three days.

High-tech gadgets designed to pleasure lovers in real time, anywhere on the globe.

After lifting its recloseable dust-cover for the first time, Curiosity takes the first photos with its mechanical arm.

This week’s Tech Talk offers a discussion about what the new iPhone 5 will likely have, plus other goodies. Tune in!

You can put down your pinky, Dr. Evil. Apple might not see that $1 billion dollar award after all.