This week: Lifescribe releases their latest pen and it’s both attractive and functional, Netflix may be venturing into big movie production, and the New York Times reports on a newly discovered app vulnerability that might make you think twice about using public Wi-Fi. Plus, there’s a new device that might stop battles over the thermostat setting, and you can now use your electronic devices on planes during takeoff and landing. And if that’s not enough, check out some unseen Star Wars footage and learn what you may have missed out on during National Cat Day.

Remember when you got your first HD television in your home and it felt like you just stepped into a new world of home entertainment? By now you may have heard that your HDTV you fell in love with is no longer the latest and greatest. Should you consider making the jump to Ultra high-definition TV? There are three factors you should consider before you head to the store.

TDS has been a proud sponsor of Tri 4 Schools (T4S) since 2011. T4S is a non-profit based in the Madison, Wis. area that puts on athletic events for kids ages 3-17. Last Saturday marked the final event of the season—a youth mud run—and TDS was proud to be there and help volunteers and watch the action.

Writing useful emails goes beyond a simple productivity tip—communicating quickly and efficiently is the key to staying nimble in business and life. Sometimes quick communication means getting up and talking face-to-face or picking up the phone. Other times, it means putting a little more thought into your email subject line before hitting “send.” Learn five, easy to use and intuitive subject line prefixes that could potentially save you lots of time and streamline your email management process.