June, 2018

• 15 June

  Apple 2018 iPhones: Cheaper LCD

  

  People who buy a new 2018 iPhone may stick with a cheaper version that has an LCD screen, not the more-expensive OLED-based phones. Apple is rumored to be working on two organic light emitting diode (OLED) screen phones for its new 2018 lineup, expected in September, and just one with a traditional liquid crystal display (LCD) …

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• 15 June

  Why net neutrality supporters are cringing at the AT&T

  

  Historians may look back on this week as a turning point in the evolution of the internet. First came the end of net neutrality rules, which were officially taken off the books on Monday. These rules of the road ensured that broadband and wireless providers couldn’t act as gatekeepers picking and choosing who succeeds on the internet and who doesn’t. …

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• 15 June

  3 wireless speaker deals you shouldn’t miss

  

  Different occasions require different speakers. Sometimes you want something compact and portable for travel. Sometimes you want water resistance for poolside listening. And sometimes you want something shaped like a fan because, um, fans are neat. Today I bring you three speakers notable for their unusual designs — and lower-than-usual prices. Each one comes to you with a Cheapskate-exclusive discount! …

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• 15 June

  Dave & Buster’s Jurassic World VR ride goes for safe thrills

  

  Maybe Dave & Buster’s has solved the VR problem: Don’t make large-scale expensive experiences, just go for quick, fun rides. And throw in a lot of virtual dinosaurs. The first thing I noticed when I saw Dave & Buster’s new Jurassic World: VR Expedition ride, which opened Thursday, is it looks like all the other crazy games at this arcade …

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• 15 June

  Microsoft HoloLens 2 could have Qualcomm XR1 chip, cheaper price

  

  Virtual and augmented reality headsets need to get cheaper and better to woo buyers beyond hardcore gamers and tech geeks, and the $200 Oculus Go is a step in the right direction. The current generation of Microsoft’s own headset, the HoloLens, starts at $3000. Sure it’s intended for developers and other commercial applications, but obviously the next generation could use …

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• 15 June

  Facebook Messenger app crashes? Here’s how to fix

  

  If you rely on Facebook Messenger to chat with friends (I do) and you’re on an iPhone or iPad (not me), you might have noticed the app is crashing a lot today.  According to The Verge, that’s because you downloaded Messenger version 170.0, which was just released yesterday. It seems to have a bug which makes the app crash as soon …

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• 15 June

  AT&T deal: Buy an iPhone X, get another iPhone X for free

  

  Yes, the iPhone X is expensive at $999 — but what if you could get a second one for free? That’s the deal that AT&T is offering for the next four days in honor of Father’s Day. That’s not a bad deal, considering other carriers have generally only been willing to give you a free iPhone 8 with your iPhone …

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• 15 June

  This satellite could find alien life

  

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• 15 June

  What people really think about those electric scooters

  

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• 15 June

  Chicago gets Boring, Sony faces backlash

  

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