August, 2020

• 17 August

  Apple is expanding its independent repairs program to include Macs

  

  Have a broken Mac? Apple is making it easier to get it fixed. On Monday the company revealed that it is expanding its repairs program to now support Macs at independent shops.  The news is an expansion of the repairs program that Apple previously launched for iPhones last year, expanding the availability of repairs beyond …

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• 17 August

  Apple’s out to crush Fortnite and Unreal Engine, Epic Games says. Apple refuses to make exception

  

  Apple and Epic’s legal battle dramatically escalated over the weekend. What began as an argument over Epic Games wanting to charge players directly for in-game items for its hit game Fortnite, instead of using Apple’s payment system and the up to 30% commission it charges, has turned into a battle that threatens to upend game development across the industry. After …

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• 17 August

  Yamaha’s sub

  

  Yamaha has added two sub-$200 soundbars to its range, the SR-C20A and SR-B20A, which offer an all-in-one design and HDMI connectivity. The models also include Bluetooth. The $180 C20A is the compact option at 23 inches long and 2.5 inches, and it includes a “built-in subwoofer” and dual passive radiators. It offers four different sound modes (standard, stereo, game, movie), …

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• 17 August

  TikTok launches Twitter account to ‘set the record straight’

  

  TikTok has set up an information hub and Twitter account in an effort to combat misinformation and rumors about its social media platform in real time. TikTok said Monday it will use the sites to “shine a light on the facts and set the record straight.” “We are taking another step to continue to build trust with our TikTok community by …

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• 17 August

  Microsoft 365 apps to end Internet Explorer support next year

  

  Internet Explorer’s days have been numbered since Microsoft launched its Edge browser five years ago. Microsoft appears to be another step toward closer to retiring the web browser with the announcement its Microsoft 365 apps suite will end support for Internet Explorer 11 on Aug. 17, 2021, the company said Monday. Users of Microsoft’s Teams chat and collaboration service will …

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• 17 August

  US further restricts Huawei access to chips

  

  The US Commerce Department will expand restrictions designed to limit Huawei‘s access to chips made using American software and equipment, it said Monday. The initial limits on the embattled Chinese telecom were imposed in May. It also added 38 Huawei affiliates in 21 countries to its trade blacklist, saying they’d be used to evade the restrictions. “As we have restricted …

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• 17 August

  This MP3 player is just $11 and it’s actually pretty good (Update: Sold out)

  

  If you thought MP3 players went the way of the iPod Shuffle, well, they mostly did. Many (most?) folks store their music libraries on their phones, or skip collecting music altogether in favor of using streaming services like Spotify. But there are times when a dedicated music player can come in handy, and right now you can get one for …

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• 17 August

  Verizon updates 5G plans, throws in Disney Plus, ESPN Plus and Hulu for free

  

  Verizon is changing up some of its offers, expanding its partnership with Disney and providing some details on who will be able to use its forthcoming nationwide 5G network.  Revealed on Monday, the new changes include a “Disney bundle” for those on its Play More or Get More unlimited plans, adding in Disney Plus, Hulu (with ads) and ESPN Plus …

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• 17 August

  Working from home? Expand your workspace with 1 or 2 extra screens and save 20%

  

  A few months back I shared a deal on the Duex Pro, a slide-out second screen for your laptop. Creator Mobile Pixels is back with a couple new versions, and once again I’ve got an exclusive for you: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Cheapskate readers can save 20% on the Mobile Pixels Trio and Trio Max with …

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• 17 August

  Win a free eMeet Luna speakerphone*

  

  Our latest sweepstakes gives you a chance to win a Luna, the latest speakerphone from eMeet. It comes with a carrying case and offers good noise reduction. CNET’s David Carnoy recently called the eMeet Luna one of the best models for under $100 — check out his full list of the best speakerphones here.  To sign up you need to …

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