Author: Missy Kellor

Weekly tech news roundup for May 9, 2014

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New biodegradable plastic made from shrimp shells and silk protein coming to a store near you (maybe). Speaking of stores, Amazon and Twitter are teaming up to let you add things to your cart with a simple #hashtag. But if you're shopping, you might want to pick up a new Kohler touchless toilet (well, some parts of you have to touch, but not your hands). Also, find out why Alibaba's IPO matters, how to get your own custom perfume, and get the low-down on the Netflix price hike and Apple's newest (and biggest) acquisition.
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Weekly tech news roundup for Saturday, May 3

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Microsoft just unearthed (literally) the worst video game of all time, Google's self-driving cars are now even better (and has the video to prove it), and now there's a gadget that will scramble your egg in the shell. Have you tried the new Firefox yet? Read about all that's new, and if you've ever wanted an MacBook Air, there's been a price drop so now could be a good time. By the way, research shows that people haven't changed passwords after Heartbleed (but you should!!). Also, be sure to check out Nissan's self-cleaning car paint!
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Weekly tech news roundup for April 25

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Netflix is raising rates, but Amazon Prime Instant Video is adding HBO content. Pinterest adds new features which might be helpful when you check out the newly rediscovered lost Warhol artwork. You can't find the Loch Ness Monster on Apple Maps, but you CAN turn back time on Google Maps. Find out about the origins of the cube (which was supposed to be an active space!) and check out College Humor's hilarious "Gods of the Internet."
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Weekly tech news roundup (April 18)

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If you've had any data stolen online, you're not alone and the newest research shows just how prevalent the problem really is (speaking of which, if you're a Michael's Craft customer, look out because 2.6 million credit card numbers were stolen over eight months). In other news, check out some Tron-like road paint, a new Dyson river-cleaning vacuum concept, and a payment system that's as simple as using the palm of your hand. Still want more? Find out how to hack Siri so she can control your Nest, Tesla, Spotify, and more.
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In the spotlight: Monroe, Wisconsin

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Monroe, Wis. is the Swiss cheese capital of the United States. In fact, this TDS community is the only place in the U.S. where Limburger cheese and 180-pound wheels of traditional Emmentaler Swiss are still produced. Find out more about this community and their very special (and "cheesy") celebration.
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Friday tech news roundup for April 4

by on April 4, 2014 0 comments
Amazon introduces Fire TV set-top box to go against Roku, Apple TV, and Chromecast. If you have a Nest Protect smoke detector, be sure to read about the new safety notice that has Nest halting sales. Check out two fun Kickstarter projects—one for halfbike, and another for a food scale that measures calories and food contents. Get tips for mastering your Gmail box (including how to unsend a message), and find out if changing fonts really would save the government $400 million dollars. Finally, find out if you're older than the barcode (and find out what they used to look like) in an interesting history of tech story.
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March 28: Friday tech news roundup

by on March 28, 2014 0 comments
Oculus VR gets bought by Facebook for a jaw-dropping sum, Twitter adds new features, but you might not like the recently discovered "features" of two popular Google Play apps. Also, be sure to claim your Bitcoin correctly on your taxes, learn about some new lazy lightbulbs, and get some fun tech/geek news (you've gotta check out one guys Star Wars pipes!)
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Friday tech news roundup for May 14

by on March 14, 2014 0 comments
It's Pi Day today, and it was the Internet's 25th birthday on Wednesday. Find out some interesting Domain Name facts (no, that's not an oxymoron) in celebration. Lifehacker has a list of the five best Wi-Fi routers, the Vivofit fitness tracker by Garmin hits the market, and Flappy Bird *might* be coming back. Also, have you noticed the new look of Google search results? Google did a refresh this week, and Amazon is "refreshing" the cost of Amazon Prime by $20. Finally, get a blast from the past with some of the most popular chain emails that used to be popular back in the day.
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