Friday tech news roundup for January 31
Google acquires another company and also offers Google Glass in more fashionable frames. Also: Swiftkey is now on iOS…with some limitations, a new 3D printer can make flexible and colorful objects, and there’s now a way to tell if your neighbor’s drone is spying on you. Plus, we’ve got news about the new Sherlock game app, a good nerd home accessory list, and a Kickstarter project for a lightsaber dueling game.
How did you celebrate Data Privacy Day?
Yesterday was Data Privacy Day. How did you celebrate? Well, if you didn’t make a big deal out of it yesterday, you should consider spending a few moments considering data privacy today. Why? Because you should have the freedom to choose what information you are willing to share and whom you’d like to share it with. Get some great resources for making sure you do just that.
Rest, Fluids, and TDS TV
Being sick is never fun, but the silver lining is that when you're home, you can catch up on your favorite shows. Get some suggestions for some great shows and movies could make being sick a little more fun.
Friday tech news roundup for January 24
You'll never guess what the most common password is for 2013...or maybe you would! Also in the news this week: a newly discovered Google Chrome bug could make you vulnerable to being spied upon, Verizon appears to be entering the Internet TV market, check out a review of the Nest Protect, and Apple may soon be unveiling larger iPhones. Also, take the hottest quizzes going around Facebook and get the latest geek news on Sherlock and Top Gear.
My first 48 with the Xbox One
>In one of my last blogs I provided youa review of Sony’s Playstation 4. Now, as promised and only slightly delayed (the holidays really crept up on me this year, sorry), here is my review of Microsoft's Xbox One.
CES in three words
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is where a slew of new electronics are released to set the stage for the next 12 months of geekdom. TDS Telecom’s Matt Apps, Manager of Product Management and Development, attended to learn about all the new technology and what customers will want to use with their Internet, TV, and voice services. Find out what three words Matt thought best described CES 2014.
Seen On Pinterest: Winter Wanderlust
We've officially entered the doldrums of winter, one-third of the way through. And, simply judging by the number of times we've heard the term "polar vortex," this particular winter appears to be a doozy. So we thought it the perfect time to make this week's "Seen on Pinterest" post about something a bit more inspirational.
Friday tech news roundup for January 17
This week Google tops the news with their purchase of Nest and their smart contacts for diabetics. Also hot? Target's data breach was rooted in malware located at their point-of-sale machines, you can build your own 35mm camera for only $35, and the movie "Her" is expected to have an interesting influence on tech design. Plus, be sure to watch for the MegaFon pavilion during the winter Olympic coverage—the side of it is pretty amazing (and we've got the video to prove it).
What is Malware? Part 2
You turn on your computer and a message appears to tell you to update your Adobe Reader or iTunes or… more...
TDS Connect Blog
Learn more about how TDS can keep you connected in the home with Internet, TV, TDS Fiber, DVR and phone services and solutions.
- Five things a new TDS customer should know April 30, 2024
- Four Star Wars properties to look forward to on May the 4th April 29, 2024
- Five benefits of recycling electronics — for you AND the planet April 19, 2024
- TDS hiring field service summer interns in 16 communities April 17, 2024
- Dig with caution this spring April 12, 2024
- Changes to TDS email: more details November 20, 2014
- New TDS email: how to change spam settings November 26, 2014
- TDS Fiber: how we’re building in your neighborhood December 20, 2018
- What’s The Hold-Up? – Combating Slow Internet Speeds August 1, 2013
- Six ways to manage your email account January 24, 2015
- Mark Schaaf: Hi Kenneth: Please give us a call at 855-244-0122....
- Kenneth Schaub: We need a new TDS tv remote. The channel selector...
- Mark Schaaf: Hartford: Just to clarify, you can watch it live a...
- Hartford Amerson: Tell me why I won't be able to watch the game on ...
- Mark Schaaf: Since those are live events, those would fall unde...
$5 Amazon albums
Amazon
Amazon $5 albums
cheap music
cheap tunes
christmas
crafts
dvr
Facebook
fcc
Featured
f secure
Game of Thrones
good $5 albums
good cheap music
Google
holiday
home decor
Internet
Kickstarter
Madison Mallards
online shopping
Outlander
passwords
phishing
Pinterest
recipe
recipes
Safety
savvy spending
security
seen on pinterest
TDS
TDS charity
TDS Fiber
TDS giving
TDS TV
TDS TV everywhere
TDS TV on demand
tech news
Thanksgiving
travel
TV
twitter
volunteer
Recent Comments