In this CTV News Channel interview from August 30, I’m asked to comment about Research in Motion’s 2-month reprieve by the Indian government, which gives the Canadian smartphone maker more time to offer a way customer data — i.e. instant messages and emails — can be monitored for national security purposes. Do you think RIM should work with the Indian government on a solution or would they lose credibility for making such concessions?

Whether you’re a “California Gurl” or simply “One of the Boys,” fans of pop queen Katy Perry can now interact with her music in Katy Perry Revenge, the latest in the Tap Tap Revenge franchise from Tapulous (now owned by Disney Mobile).

Have you heard this tune before? Apple has called for a press event next week — without telling the press what it’s about. The only hint is a guitar with an Apple logo on it. Sync will be there to see what Steve Jobs will sing about…

The geeky guys over at Techland.com have posted 10 great ways to mastering your Gmail account. Check out these very cool tips n’ tricks — all covered in a short 2 minutes — and I’ll bet even tech-savvy users of Google’s email service will learn something here! Sync readers, do you have any Gmail shortcuts to share?

Ever notice that Canadians sometimes lag behind the U.S. when to comes to major tech launches? Does it irk you we often have to wait months (or in some cases, years) to get cool products and services north of the 49th? Here’s why — and why you shouldn’t let it bother you.

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