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 […]
Saint Augustine quotes faith and visualization in our morning Tec-Café. “Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.” – Saint Augustine While we can easily apply this to the spiritual realm, why not to our professional goals? Visualize, persevere, become. Rosa Alonso *** […]
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 […]
In our Tec-Café today: quotes of Light and Perseverance. “How to face challenges, controversy and, yes, sheer “evil” with grace… looking to the spiritual masters for guidance. No one and nothing…NOTHING…can disturb our Light. Adversity is part of our growth. How we face it – and send it on its path – is what makes […]
What we are reading in technology, science and breaking news today Tuesday, October 1, 2013: US Government shutdown? Incredible – and embarrasing: http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/01/politics/government-shutdown/index.html SIRI hacked to get to all your personal info (and watch the video) : http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/09/30/sweettalking_siri_opens_stalking_security_hole_in_ios_7/ Grand Theft Auto V launches… to busy servers: http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2013/10/grand-theft-auto-online-launches-to-widespread-server-issues/ Cool news for travelers! Japan features glasses that […]
Albert Einstein quotes imagination in our Tec-Café: “The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.” – Albert Einstein Imagine, create, look beyond the obvious… leave that comfort zone. Be inspired – and inspire! A great weekend, Mi Vida Teckies! Image credit: Rosa Alonso
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 […]
Thank you, Rafael “Ray” Collazo for this important conversation and podcast, “Latino Talk: Technology that Empowers with Rosa Alonso,” which took place just this past weekend during the LATISM 2013 Conference. It is a sincere pleasure to have met you and everyone like you who is doing so much for Latino and Latina education, advancement […]
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 […]