Today’s science and technology news: OS X Mavericks hates Gmail, LG’s G Flex, Nexus 5, Logitech accesories for iPad Air, floating Google centers, new brain “processor” discovery, this week’s comets and eclipse, and taking that $75K balloon ride – into space! OS X Mavericks not compatible with Gmail?? (and I just updated!!) http://www.zdnet.com/concerns-rise-on-os-x-mavericks-gmail-compatibility-7000022481/ LG’s new […]
Check out the science and technology news we’re following today: Improved Vine, now with edit and chron mixing abilities: http://www.engadget.com/2013/10/24/vine-now-lets-you-edit-and-work-on-multiple-posts-over-time/ Adobe Flash Player now “sandboxed” (included with protection for your Mac OS) when running new Mac OS X Mavericks – less Safari crashes, yes! http://www.zdnet.com/adobe-flash-player-now-sandboxed-on-os-x-safari-7000022368/ iPad Air vs. iPad Mini: Not much difference, except size […]
Nominate someone – or yourself – to get a new Google HP Chromebook! In a new and very cool new promo for their Chromebook 11, Google asks you to nominate someone (or yourself) to win the new device. Very simple: Find a category (many, Computer Hogs, A+ Teachers, Music Evangelists, Entrepreneurs and, yes, even CATS, […]
The new Apple iPad, MacPro event appears set for October 22nd, reported All Things Digital this morning. While the new iPad and iPad Mini are to be showcased, it is rumored the new MacPro will get some talk time. Not clear on all new specs for the devices, but expect a lighter iPad and Retina […]
My appearance on Telemundo’s “El Show de Jackie Contreras” to discuss discount apps Groupon and RetailMeNot, two of my favorite and most used apps (video is in Spanish). Check them out here: http://www.groupon.com/ http://www.retailmenot.com/ Many thanks to Jackie Contreras and producer Natalia Almada. Visit: http://www.elshowdejackie.com/ Watch: El Show de Jackie Contreras on Telemundo NY […]
Rosa Alonso visits Noticiero Telemundo Nueva York Primera Edición (formerly Buenos Días Nueva York) to talk about the new iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S. Thank you, Odalys Molina and Telemundo NY familia – and I love the new set (very techie!!:) Also check out our side by side comparison of iPhone 5C, iPhone 5S and […]
Sharing some of what we are reading today Monday September 23, 2013: Microsoft Surface Pro 2 and Surface 2 tablets (RT gone from name) introduced. Pros: some battery improvements and new peripherals; Cons: not too different from last models and price continues to be high. http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2013/09/microsoft-new-surfaces/ Yes, new iPhone sales numbers out – but were […]
With the launch of the iPhone 5S tomorrow Friday, today is a good time to compare iPhone 5C, iPhone 5S and Samsung S4 smartphones. The detailed specs follow in the chart, but here is the bottom line on each: iPhone 5c: The iPhone 5C is essentially the iPhone 4 with plastic (polycarbonate) shells and […]
This week’s Rosa Alonso Telemundo NY weekly tech segment is all about Back-to-School. Rosa “La Tecnologica” (” The Techie,” as she is known in Spanish-language media) gives advice on some of the top apps that help students plan, learn – and have fun! The apps featured are: 1) SlateMath: from SlateScience FREE – iTunes (iPhone, […]
Google announced it’s $100 discount on the Nexus 4 Smartphone in the U.S. and is extending similar savings to other markets. That means that you’ll now pay $199 for the 8GB version and $249 for 16Gs. Considering this is an unlocked phone (you can bring to various wireless providers to activate AND even use when […]