About Missy Kellor

Missy works on the Corporate Communications team and reports stories to TDS employees and customers. This is right up her alley because she’s an extrovert and also a big fan of research (really, she’ll look up just about anything that strikes her interest). Missy is a native of Madison, Wis. with an undergraduate in Anthropology and a master’s degree in Life Sciences Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her interest in the Internet as a mass media shaped her work towards a PhD in Journalism and Mass Communications. She’s also worked as an editorial assistant, copywriter, and production artist. In her off hours, Missy is a crafter, Pinterest addict, reader, wife, and mom of two kids.
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World Series game time moved up!

In case you haven’t heard, tonight’s World Series game was bumped up. It will start at 7 EST/6 CDT/4 PST with the pregame show beginning a half hour before. Your onscreen guide may not reflect this last-minute change so grab your peanuts and Cracker Jack early!
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Facebook hoaxes and scams

Admit it, you’ve seen Facebook posts and wondered if they’re true. We're not talking about probably-Photoshopped photos or memes that make you go “hmmmmmmm.” We mean those posts about giveaways, privacy notices, contests, and more. Are they legit? The hard part is, some are and some aren’t, so the trick is to know the difference. We break down what posts you shouldn't worry about (the hoaxes) and the ones you should (the scams).
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Weekly tech news roundup for October 14

This week check out: the new Fitbit Flex 2, a former Indigogo project coming to market by December, a new Tile to help you find your stuff, plus a new Nike+ tracker/watch. Also find out about Amazon's new music service and BMW's new concept motorcycle that's like nothing you've ever seen. As an added bonus? Watch the Rogue One trailer.
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Weekly tech news roundup for October 7

This week Facebook introduced two new features, Google rolled out boatloads of new hardware—and some of it is going head to head with Amazon to compete for control over your house. Also find out about the latest Prime perk, and find out when Microsoft plans to unveil their latest and greatest.
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Weekly tech news roundup for September 30

Your quick, one-stop shop for tech news includes: Apple to get new digs in London, an Indigogo to enhance your favorite building bricks, Elon Musk's plans to get humans to Mars, and some creative kidney stone research you've got read to believe. Also, be on the lookout for some new emergency messages on your mobile devices, some Doctor Strange news, and find out about two new (cheap!) streaming devices.
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Weekly tech news roundup for September 23

Yahoo makes history with possibly the biggest data breach ever, the government tries to get in front of self-driving cars, and Google has just made being a tourist that much easier. Also, you can now buy cheap photo prints from Amazon (maybe) and Mark Zuckerberg and his wife announced a jaw-dropping charitable initiative.
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Weekly tech news roundup for September 16

Pokémon Go adds the buddy system "plus" more, Apple users can now use Cardboard, Samsung has a work-around for their Note 7 batteries exploding, and check out Chevy's new Bolt—the car that some are saying might beat Tesla at it's own game. And, check out some hidden features in your favorite mobile operating system, and find out what reviewers are saying about the iPhone 7 and Dyson's $400 hair dryer.
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Weekly tech news roundup for September 9

Apple's jack-less phones mean people—and technology—must adapt, there's a new Kickstarter that lets you answer and talk on your phone without having your phone in your hand, and Sony revealed new PlayStation gear. All this, plus Adroid set-top box rumors, red refrigerators, bitcoin safety, and even how to pick the best checkout lane.
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Be on the lookout for two new phishing scams

No matter how hard you try, it seems like scammers get your email address. There’s lots of ways they manage to find it, and when they do, they start phishing and hope you fall for their lure.
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TDS TV adds new channels!

Good news, TDS TV® customers, we’ve added more channels! Check out what’s new in the lineup.
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