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US-CERT (United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team) has issued a warning about a new app that could allow someone to eavesdrop on a BlackBerry user’s phone conversation.  The app, called PhoneSnoop, is free and was released by an Indonesian man who said he just wanted to make a point that… Continue Reading »

Tomorrow, Wednesday the 28th is a big day for Google’s Android operating system.  The biggest carrier in the USA will launch its first Android-powered device.  You’ve read the reviews, you’ve seen the galleries, you’re ready to go.  But what do we really know about Android?  There are some downsides, right?… Continue Reading »

Welcome back to InterrupTech.  Catch up on the week’s most important tech stories in a hurry.  We cover the Barnes & Noble Nook, Windows 7, Moto’s Droid, Apple’s latest computers, Dell’s new Adamo XPS, RIM’s new BlackBerry watch, VW’s new iPhone app, and Google’s music service.  Continue Reading »

This week’s Recession-O-Rama deals features a portable USB drive, an iPhone app, buy 2 get 1 game free deal, a Blu-Ray player, and a digital camera.  Our first deal this weekend is an 8GB portable USB drive from Newegg.  Priced at $19 and $3 for shipping, it operates at 200x… Continue Reading »

I see stuff in the tech world that drives me crazy.  From products that should never have left the bar napkin to marketing schemes that should have stayed in the men’s room, here is what caught my eye this week: Video Eyewear- more than just a geek look Roku leaves… Continue Reading »

Last week we started talking about online predators and how to protect yourself from them.  This week, I want to discuss the issue of cyberbullying a little more.  When most people hear the word bully they immediately think of schoolyards and big kids picking on smaller ones and stealing their… Continue Reading »

Welcome back to InterrupTech.  Catch up on the week’s most important tech stories in a hurry.  We cover Amazon’s new delivery service, a brand new PS3, an offline version of Wikipedia, the great Sidekick meltdown, and Snow Leopard eats your data. Continue Reading »

As we approach the holiday season, expect deals to become more frequent and enticing.  This weekend, we have deals on a portable LCD HDTV screen, Garmin GPS, a computer monitor, Garmin Forerunner watch, and a LG HDTV.  Continue Reading »

This week I was forced to get out amongst the people and away from tech.  That doesn’t stop the tech world from moving on and making huge missteps and this week was no exception.  Here are the moves that make me suspect narcotics might be involved.  It would be worth… Continue Reading »

Now that so much of our daily lives revolve around the net, the need to protect ourselves has become increasingly critical.  We have our anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-malware and anti-spam software installed and up to date, but there are other threats out there as well.  They can be found on social… Continue Reading »