All Entries in the "Technology" Category
Are locals using the iPad?
With all the recent press about the iPad 2 we thought we would look at the data for thereallacanada.com and see just how many of our readers are using iPads.
StumbleUpon never-before-seen websites
By Ailin Kim of the lcspartan.com
As a fellow lover of Internet surfing, I was directed by a friend to a site called StumbleUpon. Little did I know that that would mark the start of a secret love affair between me and the most wonderful Internet distraction that could have ever been created.
Getting your iPad 2 Locally.
The iPad 2 has been released however once again Apple can’t keep up with the demand and stores are sold out. Trying to get an iPad 2 locally is even more challenging.
Hashtag for todays game: #lchs
For anyone tweeting @ todays CIF Championship match the hashtag is #lchs. Adding #lchs to end of your tweet will make your tweet part of a larger conversation and also make it easy for people to discover your tweet. (On most devices you simply click on the hashtag and it will take you to the feed [...]
Tech Tip: GasBuddy
Gas prices are rising quickly! What is one to do in a situation like this? Unlock your iphone and download the free GasBuddy app. This app will use the GPS in your phone to determine your location and then quickly show you the prices of gas relative to where you are. Here is an example: [...]
Racing Robots and Solar Powered Boats
By Jennifer Kim of the LC Spartan
It is very fortunate that La Cañada High School supports a variety of clubs and programs, allowing interesting clubs such as the La Cañada Engineering Club to operate. From building efficient robots to constructing solar powered boats for racing in competitions, the LC Engineering Club works with technology, science, and math to create vehicles that one outside these fields can only imagine about.
Google Voice Saves Users Money
“We offer 200 text messages for $5, 1500 text messages for $15, or unlimited for $20.” Sound familiar? Signing up for a cell phone and wanting to text can be costly. Especially if you don’t have a family plan. Texting plans on each phone can be ridiculous. Thankfully cell phone companies have you covered. Families [...]
Should your business have a Facebook profile, page, or group?
Local blogger Kathy Hernandez shares some advice on the direction a business should take when deciding to have a presence on facebook. continue reading
Tech Tip: Instagram
With camera phones getting better and better, everyone is sharing pictures. Contrary to popular belief, facebook isn’t the only place to share photos with friends. One photo sharing app that has recently become very popular on the iPhone/iOS platform is Instagram. “It’s a fast, beautiful and fun way to share your life with friends through a series of pictures. Snap a photo with your iPhone, choose a filter to transform the look and feel, send to Facebook, Twitter or Flickr – it’s all as easy as pie. It’s photo sharing, reinvented.”
Google Street View Vehicle Spotted
Early yesterday afternoon the Google Street View vehicle was spotted on the far west side of La Canada Flintridge. This vehicle is used to capture and geo tag images that are then used in the Street View feature of Google Maps.
Certified Mac Technician in La Cañada Flintridge
Some good news for all of us local Mac users, we have a certified Mac Technician in town: La Cañada Mac
“Established in 2010, we pride ourselves on providing customers with high-quality products and exceptional personal service. Providing excellent service means taking the time to listen to the customer’s wants and needs. We work with you every step of the way to ensure you receive the products and services you need.” – LaCañadaMac.com
Click on the link above to visit lacanadamac.com
iPhone 4 on Verizon is Official
Verizon wireless has officially announced that the iPhone will now be available on their network starting February 11, 2011. Click on the link to view the Official Verizon iPhone page.
Jailbreaking – A Risk Worth Taking?
Jailbreaking an iPhone has been legal for almost a month now. The question is whether or not jailbreaking an iphone is worth it.
Switch to Netflix and Hulu Plus!
Drop the cable/satellite service for the Netflix/Hulu combo! Only $20 a month gives you access to your entertainment content whenever and where ever you want!
34° 12′ 22″ N, 118° 11′ 58″ W
If local geo data interests you, check out GeoHack. GeoHack appears to be part of Wikipedia and is a collection of cool and useful links to local geo sites, tools, and information. Click on the Coordinates above to visit GeoHack.
ArlandReview dot com
As the smartphone world continues to grow at an amazingly rapid rate, the frontrunners at this point are Apple, RIM (blackberry), and Android. Hundreds of thousands of smartphones are being sold every day and although the adoption rate is mind blowing, the potential of these devices escapes many of the buyers. A local LCHS high [...]
You use phones to call? Since when?
By Austin Hong of the LC Spartan
You text…a little too much. Don’t lie. You can’t hide it, even if you’re sitting in the back of a classroom with your phone under your desk.
Since 1983 the cell phone has developed into a common necessity. The initial purpose for the devices was to reassure safety, by being able to contact emergency services whenever they are needed. Now, in the 21st century, the cell phone has become a social device so that one can be contacted 24/7.
Social Voting on foursquare
Social geolocation service foursquare tracks voting across the nation. Check-In and include #ivoted in your shout out to get your limited edition iVOTED badge.
Foursquare partnered up with data visualization experts at JESS3 to create a live, interactive map of each check in at polling sites during the November 2010 elections. Users earn a custom designed badge for voting and can see a special set of data about election
