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Weekly tech news roundup for July 7
This week: A new feature on Facebook makes it easier to find free Wi-Fi, innovation in companies like Ticketmaster and Michelin may change the future of their industries and facial recognition might be widely adopted in airports.
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4 ways to get the most out of Amazon Prime Day
The most important tips and tricks to ensure you don't miss out on the best deals of the annual sale.
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It’s time to review your privacy settings on Twitter
Twitter is looking for new ways to produce revenue and remain relevant to users and advertisers – and you might not like their latest effort. Twitter just implemented new tracking settings that many users are less than thrilled about. If you’re a tweeter and automatically accepted the recent change to the privacy policy, you might want to take a closer look.
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Power Rangers, Chips, Zookeeper’s Wife coming to TDS TV on Demand
Summer is here and TDS TV on Demand has some exciting new movies to beat the heat. The new “Power Rangers” film should appeal to kids as well as adults (especially those who grew up watching the original show back in the 1990s). Looking for more nostalgia? We’ve got “T2: Trainspotting” plus CHIPS (yes, an update on the 1970s cop show) plus lots more.
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Weekly tech news roundup for June 23
This week: there are exciting new Kickstarter's like the SmartDuvet Breeze, Tertill (the weed pulling robot) and Ahead (a hands-free biking device). In other tech news, Spotify is experimenting with song sponsorship and Amazon has bought Whole Foods and just launched Prime Wardrobe.
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Time is running out! Archive your videos now
VHS tapes will so become unreadable and research has shown that the tapes lifespan is only 15 to 20 years. Converting old videos to DVD’s or digital copies that can be stored on your computer is the solution to the problem. Check out ways to make sure your videos don’t become unreadable in the next few years.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Boyz II Men
Today’s band are one of only four acts of all time to hold the number one spot in the Billboard 100 for at least 50 weeks cumulatively. That puts them with Elvis, The Beatles and Mariah—very good company. It makes sense though, as what they did from a vocal/harmony standpoint was so unique. Although they're still making music today, there's no question that going back to their original tunes is the way to go—especially for a fiver.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Meat Loaf
Ten Father’s Day gifts for dad that aren’t a tie
Let's be honest—dad doesn't want another tie. Nor does he want more golf balls, fishing lures, or polo shirts. The exception: handmade gifts from kids, or those of us who are particularly crafty! Show your love this father's day with these ten unique gifts that blend experiences, artistry, and creativity. And yes, we're totally okay if you order something for yourself too.
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