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Friday tech news roundup for February 7

Facebook released a new app for iPhone users that's pretty great. And speaking of apps, Chromecast may soon have many more, thanks to the release of an official software development kit. Plus, a teacher is putting new spin on teaching world news, Wikipedia has a new voice project in the works, and Microsoft has a new CEO. Also check out a story about two guys hacking into genetic code to try and help a little boy, get some Valentine's Day apps, and there's more fuel for the Amazon gaming console rumors.
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Winning the gold—on your time

Good news! TDS TV is offering access to live coverage of the Sochi games on any Internet-enabled device. If you subscribe to the Expanded or Expanded Plus tiers, you will be able to watch more than 1,500 hours of coverage, including every competition live or through video on demand. Read how to start watching.
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Friday tech news roundup for January 31

Google acquires another company and also offers Google Glass in more fashionable frames. Also: Swiftkey is now on iOS…with some limitations, a new 3D printer can make flexible and colorful objects, and there’s now a way to tell if your neighbor’s drone is spying on you. Plus, we’ve got news about the new Sherlock game app, a good nerd home accessory list, and a Kickstarter project for a lightsaber dueling game.
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How did you celebrate Data Privacy Day?

Yesterday was Data Privacy Day. How did you celebrate? Well, if you didn’t make a big deal out of it yesterday, you should consider spending a few moments considering data privacy today. Why? Because you should have the freedom to choose what information you are willing to share and whom you’d like to share it with. Get some great resources for making sure you do just that.
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Friday tech news roundup for January 24

You'll never guess what the most common password is for 2013...or maybe you would! Also in the news this week: a newly discovered Google Chrome bug could make you vulnerable to being spied upon, Verizon appears to be entering the Internet TV market, check out a review of the Nest Protect, and Apple may soon be unveiling larger iPhones. Also, take the hottest quizzes going around Facebook and get the latest geek news on Sherlock and Top Gear.
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My first 48 with the Xbox One

>In one of my last blogs I provided youa review of Sony’s Playstation 4. Now, as promised and only slightly delayed (the holidays really crept up on me this year, sorry), here is my review of Microsoft's Xbox One.
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CES in three words

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is where a slew of new electronics are released to set the stage for the next 12 months of geekdom. TDS Telecom’s Matt Apps, Manager of Product Management and Development, attended to learn about all the new technology and what customers will want to use with their Internet, TV, and voice services. Find out what three words Matt thought best described CES 2014.
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Friday tech news roundup for January 17

This week Google tops the news with their purchase of Nest and their smart contacts for diabetics. Also hot? Target's data breach was rooted in malware located at their point-of-sale machines, you can build your own 35mm camera for only $35, and the movie "Her" is expected to have an interesting influence on tech design. Plus, be sure to watch for the MegaFon pavilion during the winter Olympic coverage—the side of it is pretty amazing (and we've got the video to prove it).
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What is Malware? Part 2

You turn on your computer and a message appears to tell you to update your Adobe Reader or iTunes or… more...
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The best of the “best of” lists from CES 2014

There was SO much coverage of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in the tech press it was difficult to keep up. This is why the “Best of” lists are so handy—they're the overall "takeaways" from this giant event. Check out what were the big hits and get some links to some of the best "Best of CES" lists.
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