All Entries in the "Technology" Category
MY FAVORITE IPAD APPS – ONLY 20% MADE THE CUT!
Kathy Hernandez / KCHblog: I now have 276 apps on my iPad, but I would only recommend about 20% of them. Read more here.
Local AT&T still has the iPhone 4s in stock
The local AT&T in La Canada Flintridge, 895 Foothill Blvd., still has a few of the new iPhones in stock.
Wi-Fi Maybe Coming to Campus
By Austin Hong of lcspartan.com
La Cañada High Schools’ administration has been working to provide wireless Internet access on campus. With a wireless network on campus, our students will have the opportunity to use laptops or even iPads to access the web without relying on available computers at the IRC. More classes could be on computers to do activities that would have, in the past, required the teacher to reserve the IRC for an entire period. Wireless networking would also bring about a transition from textbooks to e-books, saving money as well as the environment. Read more on lcspartan.com
Photo: St. Francis
While the Golden Knights were off defeating the Venice High School Gondoliers, their home field looked rather majestic.
KCHblog: How I Do It
“People often ask me, “How do you do it all?” I’m no Sarah Jessica Parker, and I will be the first to admit I don’t get to the “all” part of that question, but I have found some great tools that help me to maximize my efficiency.” – KCHblog
Print is Dead
Local blogger Kathy Hernandez discusses her transition from paper to pixels and gives some insight into why content creators may need to further embrace digital publishing.
Google+ Invites
Google’s social network, Google+, is in beta and they are allowing people in via invites. If you would like to be invited, email us and we will send you an invite.
Facebook Page of the Day: Dr. Lucy Jones
Dr. Lucy Jones is the voice of geologic science for Southern California.
Photo of the Day: The Boot
A photo of a local firefighter participating in the Fill the Boot fundraiser, raising money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Technology: Must See For Apple Users
Earlier this week at WWDC Apple announced a slew of updates for both their desktop and mobile platforms, check out this 121 second video recap of the keynote.
Facebook Page of the Day: La Canada Imports
Did you know that one of La Canada’s best pizzerias has a Facebook page?
JPL pulls plug on Mars rover
By Joe Piasecki of the La Canada Valley Sun
JPL scientists announced this week that they have given up attempts to regain contact with the Mars rover Spirit, which powered down in March 2010 after becoming stuck in loose soil on the southern hemisphere of the Red Planet.
Checking In
La Cañada Flintridge residents are starting to use their smartphones to geographically “check-in” to locations all across town.
Pay For Your Coffee With Your Smartphone
Use your smartphone to pay for your coffee at Starbucks.
Scollab.com: Launching an online classroom
By Ailin Kim of the LC Spartan
Junior Sierra Katow recently created Scollab.com, a website that invites both high school and college students to enter an online classroom in which students can run their own conversations.
What is Prismplay?
trLC is VERY proud to share with you this video describing Prismplay, the Boston tech startup founded by local LCF resident Nick Loui. Click here to view video on vimeo.com
Desperate Times Call For…
By Armen Dingizian of the LC Spartan
As the technology we possess continues to improve boundlessly, school regulations and policies must adapt in order to ensure that the students of LCHS are exposed to a fair and honest learning environment.
Local entrepreneur launches new startup in Boston
One of La Canada’s own, a graduate of Flintridge Prep, and current student at Emerson University has launched a new tech startup in Boston. Check out this great interview by Elizabeth Bailey of BostInnovation.com with serial entrepreneur Nick Loui. Nick talks about his 3 previous companies, school, and his new startup Prismplay.
