In this live CNN interview from March 13, 2011, I was asked how the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan could affect prices and availability of consumer electronics around the world. Surely we can live without iPods and camcorders as the country deals with loss of life and home, but keep in mind how the country’s economy relies on tech exports.

Get your mouse-clicking finger ready. Here’s a look at some of the week’s top tech headlines — so far.

Why it pays to create smartphone, tablet downloads for a solitary event, like the upcoming Academy Awards.

In this CTV News Channel interview, I discuss the highlights from the Mobile World Congress in Spain, show a laptop/tablet hybrid from Dell and chat about the HTC HD7, featuring the biggest screen on a Windows Phone 7 smartphone. Also included: an awesome solar system-themed iPad app and new wireless back-up solution from Toronto’s Clickfree.

As if finally waking up from years of slumber, the CRTC is asking Canadians if TV ads are too loud for their liking.