LG Display is reportedly prepping work for Apple's 2nd-gen mixed reality headset

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While Apple's first-generation mixed reality headset hasn't launched yet, LG Display is reportedly preparing to supply micro OLED display panels for the next-generation model. The company is believed to be ordering deposition equipment for micro-OLED displays from Sunic System. The company supposedly plans to use the equipment to produce the displays for the headset. 

It's believed to be part of the supply chain for the upcoming headset, but it's not expected to supply the main screen. Sony is reportedly supplying that. LG's rumoured to be providing the regular OLED display panels for the outer indicator screen. For the next-generation headset, LG is supposedly hoping to take the orders from Sony. It could be a wise move for Apple, given that Sony indirectly competes with Apple thanks to its PlayStation VR headsets.

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From Tokens to Coupons to Apps – A Brief History of Loyalty Programs

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One of the first things you learn in business is that returning customers are more profitable than new ones. While it's unclear if they knew this back in 1793, the earliest record of a loyalty program, one thing is certain. The idea of rewarding and incentivizing customers to 'come back soon' was a stroke of genius.

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Watch the first season of Apple TV+'s 'For All Mankind' for free

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Just as Apple dropped the third season of For All Mankind on June 10, the science fiction alternate history series' first season is free to stream. You don't even need an Apple TV+ subscription. It's unclear how long Apple will offer the first season for free. But according to its official Twitter account, it will be free for a limited time. The series comes from Battlestar Galactica creator Ron D. Moore.

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Microsoft's Xbox TV app will bring game streaming to smart TVs sans consoles

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If you have a supported 2022 Samsung Smart TV and in one of the 27 countries the new app supports, you'll be able to enjoy Xbox games even without a console. This upcoming Xbox TV app launching on June 30 will give Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers access to over 100 titles through the supported smart TVs. Streamed through the cloud via custom Xbox Series X hardware, the Xbox TV app just needs you to log into your Microsoft account in the app and stream games as you would through Xbox Cloud Gaming in a browser.

Microsoft hasn't specified which countries will get the feature. But the company, together with Samsung, promises to support many controllers for the app, including different Xbox controllers, Sony DualSense, and more. You just need to connect the controller via Bluetooth to start gaming. 

If you're wondering about streaming resolution, Microsoft will limit this to 1080p at 60 frames per second. Microsoft is working with Samsung for this initial rollout. Still, it's unclear if it's coming to other brands or older Samsung televisions.

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