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Weekly tech news roundup for May 29, 2015

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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TV Highlights: Aquarius, NBA Finals, Focus, McFarland, USA, and Jupiter Ascending

Memorial Day has come and gone, and that means the season's main shows are quickly wrapping up. But don't fear for your entertainment! TDS brings a solid quartet of films to TDS TV On Demand. Plus, the networks have some interesting shows on tap, including the David Duchovny's crime thriller "Aquarius." Finally, don't miss out on what will be an epic NBA championship series, which sees LeBron James and his Cavaliers returning to the finals.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Bob Dylan

There are singers, and there are songwriters. In some cases, an artist can do both really well–they simply have a knack for the business. Today’s featured artist. Bob Dylan, accomplished major things while doing both.This visionary album took a little while to be appreciated, but, thankfully, the first single release was ‘Like A Rolling Stone,’ which would go on to be one of the most popular singles of all time. The album is credited for changing the way we think about popular music and how we view folk musicians in the mainstream.
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Weekly tech news roundup for May 22

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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How we serve customers at the bottom of the Grand Canyon

Did you know that TDS serves customers in the bottom of the Grand Canyon? Supai, Arizona is a gorgeous spot rich with natural beauty and culture. We have one employee who goes above...and below...to make sure our customers there always have service.
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TDS employees collecting usable eyeglasses for Lions Club

May is Healthy Vision Month and TDS is celebrating by collecting eyeglasses to help others. The lack of eyeglasses denies children and adults the opportunities for education, employment, and a better quality of life. By donating old glasses, they can be reused by those who need them.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Ben Harper

Really good artists can be right under your nose sometimes, but you just never get a chance to hear their music. What if I told you there is a guy who has won three Grammy awards, but there is a strong possibility you’ve never heard of him? Seems strange, but it’s probably true. Today we look at an artist whose popularity spans multiple continents, sold millions of albums—but hasn't quite found his way into the hearts of mainstream America.
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Protect your electronics from lightning

A lightning strike can cause a power surge way above what your house is designed to handle. And, one good zap and your laptop or TV could get fried. Find out how to protect your electronics from lightning (and any other power surge).
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Weekly tech news roundup for May 15

Google's self-driving car is leaving the test track for some roads in California, check out a Star Trek-inspired "replicator" that does for food what Keurig has done for coffee, and find out about some new self-healing concrete. All this, plus more of the latest tech news from this week!
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