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We’re trading convenience for safety — take precautions on public WiFi

by Missy Kellor on August 6, 2015 8 comments

New research has revealed we're not being safe online—and especially not over public WiFi (even if we know the risks!). Find out what you're probably doing wrong and learn what simple and fast things you can do to protect your identity...but still enjoy that free Internet connection.

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Weekly tech news roundup for July 24

by Missy Kellor on July 24, 2015 0 comments

Blow your you mind and read about Crisper, a DNA editing technique that is changing the world. Also and find out about a new Google Maps feature that helps you take a walk down the memory lane of your travels, and learn what car was hacked remotely...and is now recalled. All this and more, in this week's tech news roundup.

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Like beer? You should meet TDS’ own craft brewer and beer judge

by Missy Kellor on July 23, 2015 1 comment

As it happens, TDS has their very own certified beer judge on hand...but not during work hours. By day Alex is on our E-Learning team. But, at night he dabbles in his hobby—beer making and beer judging.

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Weekly tech news roundup for July 17

by Missy Kellor on July 17, 2015 0 comments

We see Pluto for the first time...and the Internet goes wild with memes. Speaking of memes, #PrimeDayFail went viral this week after Amazon's virtual garage sale and we've got links to the best ones. Also, take a peek at a few new tech products you might need, find out how you can get Windows 10 if you don't have a DVD drive, and more.

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Weekly tech news roundup for July 10

by Missy Kellor on July 10, 2015 0 comments

Facebook announces new controls for your News Feed, IBM releases a new chip that's 50% faster than what's on the market now, and get your credit card ready to celebrate Amazon's 20th birthday.

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Weekly tech news roundup for June 26

by Missy Kellor on June 26, 2015 0 comments

This week: if you've got Gmail you can now unsend email! Also, Amazon has lots of news including opening the Echo up for everyone and a new Treasure Truck program. All this, plus Yahoo! news, a design winner that could eliminate animal testing, Lexus hoverboard, and more.

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Weekly tech news roundup for June 19

by Missy Kellor on June 19, 2015 0 comments

This week: a new app can tell you if illness is moving closer to your house, Amazon announces new Paperwhite with a high-res screen, and Cambridge will soon be hiring a professor of Lego. Also, find out why Sony won the gaming developing conference with its announcement, and more!

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Weekly tech news roundup for June 12

by Missy Kellor on June 12, 2015 0 comments

This week: Oculus Rift is heading to store shelves by early next year, Apple unveiled all kinds of goodies, and two pieces of Twitter news are burning up the web today. All this, plus DARPA robot competition highlights and a viral video that is sure to hit home with any pet lover.

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Weekly tech news roundup for June 5

by Missy Kellor on June 5, 2015 0 comments

This week: Windows 10 gets a release date, TempTraq Bluetooth thermometer "sticker" with real-time data hits the market, and a new blood test can tell you every virus you've ever gotten. Plus, find out about the new Lego game every Minecraft lover might want, a special selfie phone is coming soon, and learn about an unlikely corporate marriage that took everyone by surprise this week.

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Weekly tech news roundup for May 29, 2015

by Missy Kellor on May 29, 2015 0 comments

Jony Ive takes over a top position at Apple, find out how to turn any smartphone cord into a coiled one, and learn about a smartphone app that can predict your GPA (and could be the next "fitness tracker for your grades"). All this and more in today's weekly tech news roundup.

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Weekly tech news roundup for May 22

by Missy Kellor on May 22, 2015 0 comments

A new (almost paper thin) TV is revealed, a turtle gets new 3-D printed jaws, and Google says those security questions don't really help. Also, check out some new lighting that acts as an inside GPS, find out what's new with Spotify, and don't miss a bridge made out of paper and a cool article on Wired.

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