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.

More than one million people are faking out their friends with Faker$, a free app that lets you put yourself – or friends and family members – on the cover of famous magazines, newspapers, movie posters, and more.

Despite a rocky start, Nintendo’s latest shows promise for both kids and kids-at-heart.

In this week’s ‘Tech Talk’ radio show — heard each week live on Montreal’s CJAD 800 — we chat with an automotive expert on how cars are getting smarter, plus we also talk with Microsoft about what makes Windows 8 a worthy upgrade for both casual and hardcore users.

One of the innovative start-ups I visited while in Israel was a company that turns websites and articles into a 90-second video summary. Check it out.

Symantec has released new research on ‘ransomware,’ which is growing throughout Western Europe and North America. Here’s what you need to know.

iPad owners have no shortage of ebook apps to choose from, be it Apple’s own iBooks, Kobo, Amazon’s Kindle and dozens of others. Curiously missing was Sony’s Reader app. Until now.

In this week’s Tech Talk radio show, I chat with DollarShaveClub.com about how to create a viral video hit, plus I also catch up with Microsoft to hear about why consumers should consider Windows Phone 8 for smartphones.

Available this week, Apple’s latest iPad isn’t like the others that came before it. Here’s what you need to know about this smaller tablet.

Parents of young kids know it can be tricky to manage their busy social schedules. A new app aims to help you out.