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Weekly tech news roundup for August 1
This week: Amazon opens a 3D Printing Store if you don’t have one of your very own, there’s a been a breakthrough in battery tech that could make your cell phone battery last 400% longer, and be sure too take a peek at some “mood,” color-changing ice cream. Also, if you get lost a lot you might need a pair of Lechal shoes, and find out why the movie Lucy is based on a lie. And, if you have a few minutes, check out an interesting piece on the history of autocorrect.
Read MoreGolfing for the greater good
Every year, TDS puts on a golf event to benefit local charities. This year the TDS Open was as fun as ever, but the best part was the $30,000 raised for two worthy organizations. Find out more about the event and what the donation means for one of the charities.
Read MoreTDS Job fair July 30th!
We’re offering a rare opportunity to pass Go and collect $1,000—come to the TDS Job Fair on Wednesday, July 30th, from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at 525 Junction Road in Madison, Wis. We’re looking for motivated, experienced sales people to join our Customer Sales team. If you’re qualified, you’ll get an on-site interview—even better, we’re offering a $1,000 signing bonus and you’ll get health insurance that starts when you do!
Read MoreSeen on Pinterest: Ten Creative Crafts for Hot Summer Days
We’re big fans of spending time outdoors when the weather is warm, but there are some days when it’s simply too hot, too buggy, or too stormy to venture outside. On those days, we turn to Pinterest for DIY inspiration. There’s always a craft project waiting around the corner, and this week’s Seen on Pinterest tracks of a few of our favorite do-it-yourself and popular home goods hacks. Most of these crafts are suitable for teenagers and adults, or older children with parental supervision.
Read MoreWeekly tech news roundup for July 25
What’s new this week: Cake in a whip cream-like can (really!), Rickrolling Chromecast controllers, and water balloon invention you’ve got to see to believe. Also, find out about Google’s ambitious Baseline project to learn more about the human body, learn about a new minivan option that will help you yell at your kids without losing your voice, and get a link to a website that rates hotel WiFi. If that’s not enough for you, discover just how much time Americans spend on Facebook each day (you too??), and check out a tour of BarkBox’s dog-friendly headquarters.
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