Tech Talk: Windows 8-based Ultrabook ‘Convertibles,” and more
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.
Gadgets that can help you through a disaster
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.
Millions of hotel rooms easily unlocked by hackers
With less than $50 in off-the-shelf parts hackers can instantly access millions of hotel rooms.
Futuristic glasses get U of T professor assaulted
An engineer’s augmented-vision glasses lead to him getting assaulted by McDonald’s employees in Paris.
New ‘Microsoft Office’ unveiled at San Francisco event
Sync was there for glimpse at the ‘modern office,’ available soon for multiple devices. Here’s what you need to know.
Android devices hold on to your data even after you wipe them
We store all kinds of personal, private data on our electronic devices, and a McAfee researcher has shown that some of them have a little trouble letting go of it.
Facebook friends antivirus makers to give users free protection
What’s not to like about free anti-malware software — even if it’s Facebook that’s giving it away?
Could your medical implants be hacked and used to kill you?
Security researchers warn of potentially fatal security flaws in medical implants and devices.
What to do now that your Mac isn’t as safe as you thought
A Java security exploit has pointed out that Mac OS computers, while safer than Windows PC’s, aren’t immune to malware. How should Mac users respond?
Want a secure phone? Android’s the way to go!
Android’s lock pattern keeps out even the FBI.

