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Weekly tech news roundup for September 16

Pokémon Go adds the buddy system "plus" more, Apple users can now use Cardboard, Samsung has a work-around for their Note 7 batteries exploding, and check out Chevy's new Bolt—the car that some are saying might beat Tesla at it's own game. And, check out some hidden features in your favorite mobile operating system, and find out what reviewers are saying about the iPhone 7 and Dyson's $400 hair dryer.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Smashing Pumpkins

There is the rare occurrence that an album that is in heavy rotation on my personal music player is featured for $5 bucks on Amazon—and today is one of those days. I have featured this artist before, but this album is unquestionably my favorite of their ten studio albums released to date. One of the best debut albums in music history is certainly with your hard-earned fiver.
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Weekly tech news roundup for September 9

Apple's jack-less phones mean people—and technology—must adapt, there's a new Kickstarter that lets you answer and talk on your phone without having your phone in your hand, and Sony revealed new PlayStation gear. All this, plus Adroid set-top box rumors, red refrigerators, bitcoin safety, and even how to pick the best checkout lane.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Creedence Clearwater Revival

Transitioning from being the lead singer of a very popular band into trying your own solo career is always a tough venture. Nearly every big time front man tries it, and it’s probably only a 50% or so success rate. Today’s artist did it – and had some solid results, but will probably forever be known for his work with probably one of the top 50 rock bands of all time.
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How to make a Snapchat Geofilter for your event

Here at TDS we’re not immune to SnapChat’s charms. In fact, we’ve created a few On-Demand Geofilters for TDS internal events—but did you know that you can submit Personal Geofilters for your own events and activities? You can create something that will appear at your wedding venue, graduation party, Halloween bash, or whatever you’re celebrating—it’s simple, and can be done for as little as $5! Here’s how:
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Angry Birds Movie

Angry Birds, Nice Guys and Huntsman: Winter’s War coming to TDS TV on Demand

The juggernaut that is the Rio Olympics continues this week (here's how to watch), but TDS TV on Demand has a slew of new films to fill your free time once the last race has been run. In addition to some high profile films, such as "The Angry Birds Movie" and "The Huntsman: Winter’s War," there are several excellent lesser-known flicks, including the outstanding documentary "Dark Horse."
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