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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Weekly tech news roundup for Saturday, May 3

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

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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In the spotlight: Pittsboro, Zionsville, and Whitestown, Indiana

What do Jeff Gordon, Metta World Peace, and Amazon.com have in common? They all hail from TDS Telecom communities in Indiana. Find out more about each of these unique places.
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Recycle your electronics, protect the earth

Hiding that old cell phone or power supply in your garbage bag might seem like a good idea today, but it’s not in the long run. Learn how you can recycle your e-waste and help save the earth this Earth Day.
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Weekly tech news roundup (April 18)

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

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

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

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

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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Friday tech news roundup for February 28

Download the Apple iOS/OS X security patch ASAP if you haven't already, and taking that next selfie with your BFF might just get you lice. Also, turn any Internet-connected camera into a cloud-based monitoring system, learn how to understand data with a free Google course, and check out the latest Galaxy Gear smartwatches and fitness monitor. And, if you've ever missed a bonus scene after the credits roll, you'll never have to again thanks to a new free app!
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