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iPhone 8 Latest Leak Shows The Clearest Idea For The Next Apple's Smartphone

The constant flow of leaks and rumors has given fans a decent idea of what the iPhone 8 would look like. On Tuesday, well-known mobile phone leaker @OnLeaks and tech blog @GearIndia posted a series of CAD drawings that shows high-quality renders that claim to be based on Apple’s upcoming OLED iPhone. The new leak design is said to the best look so far for Apple’s next smartphone device, which the iPhone 8.

New ‘iPhone 8’ Renders Show Bigger Screen

According to MacRumors, the new leaked images offer the clearest idea of how Apple’s iPhone 8 will look like. The smartphone on the image shows an iPhone with an edge-to-edge display with its screen powered off. This idea really makes sense since according to rumors, Apple chooses to sign off on stainless steel-edged design and focuses on an all-glass design.

The renders are said to be based on the expectation that the upcoming Apple iPhone 8 will be 144mm tall, 71mm wide and 7.7mm thick. Meaning, it is slightly larger compared to the existing iPhone 7 but smaller than an iPhone 7 Plus, and somewhat thicker than both. On the back part, there is the widely-rumored vertical dual-lens camera, which is a change from the horizontal arrangement applied on the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.

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The next Apple iPhone will have a big screen but small body, as reported by TechRadar. Thanks to the 5.8-inch display and a no home button appearance, the larger screen is achieved and an all-screen front is possible. The leak also reveals that the fingerprint scanner of the next Apple smartphone could be built either into the display itself or into the Apple logo located on the back of the iPhone.

The port and button placement is similar to what’s gone before but with two speaker grilles, a power button on the right edge and additional buttons on the left for volume adjustment. Despite the very attractive design and display, note that these leaked images are just dummy units to show how the iPhone 8 will look like. We still not know the exact details until September when the iPhone 8 is expected to be announced. Source: itechpost

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OnePlus 5 Outscores Samsung Galaxy S8 In Benchmark Test

The OnePlus 5 continues to impress as rumor after rumor indicates that it has what it takes to be the best smartphone to come out in 2017. That’s a big statement considering the Samsung Galaxy S8 is currently leading the pack and has no intentions of letting its hold on the top spot go. However, a Geekbench test result that recently surfaced shows that the OnePlus 5 is actually capable of leaving the Galaxy S8 behind.

BGR reported on a GSM Arena exclusive that showed the Geekbench test result of the OnePlus 5 and the scores are better than those of the Galaxy S8. According to the leak, the OnePlus 5 got a score of 1963 and 6687 for the single-core and multicore categories, respectively. As Trusted Reviews noted, the average benchmark scores of the Samsung Galaxy S8 were 1929 and 6084. The scores of the Galaxy S8 Plus, meanwhile, were 1978 and 6375.

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The OnePlus 5 will be powered by Qualcomm’s latest processor, the Snapdragon 835. As everybody should know by now, this is the same processor inside the Galaxy S8 which should indicate that the two flagships should be on the same level in terms of performance.

However, the Galaxy S8 only has 4GB of RAM as compared to the OnePlus 5’s rumored 8GB of RAM. Additionally, the OnePlus 5 will supposedly have the newer Android 7.1.1 Nougat operating system along with the company’s own Oxygen OS customization.

The buzz on the affordable flagship smartphone is that it will have two dual camera set-ups. This means the OnePlus 5 will have a dual front-facing camera and a 23MP dual rear camera. If this rumor courtesy of leaked sketches from China proves true then the Galaxy S8 will be put to shame once more. The Samsung flagship only has an 8MP front camera and a 12MP rear one. Source: itechpost

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Intel's Frenetic AI Will Rule In The Next 5 Years

Intel Corporation is on its way to flip the market as it plans to roll out several artificial intelligence (AI) products. The American multinational corporation is currently building valuable products with its new acquisition of Nervana Systems. In fact, its recent moves such as combining Nervana, Altera, Phi and Xeon advise that it may even embrace non-x86 architecture to compete for the emerging AI market.

Naveen Rao, the head of Intel’s new AI division predicts that industry will soon concentrate on a handful of core technologies and leaders including artificial intelligence products. Rao is the former CEO of Nervana Systems and believes that tech industry is moving at breakneck speed.”You go three weeks without reading a paper and you’re behind. It’s just amazing,” he said. “It’s incredible.”

According to PCWorld, it wasn’t long ago that AI was solely the main focus of university research labs and after a couple of years, many tech companies have moved their goals, too. As of now, Intel’s new group of AI researchers represents its biggest step toward being one of the leaders in the field. In fact, that group brings together all of the firm’s hardware and software analysis tied to machine learning, deep learning, and algorithms.

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Intel And HP To Get Cortana-powered Devices

Intel is well-known as one of the leading chip makers, its AI research also involves software packages that help developers add the features and capabilities to Intel-based hardware. By doing amazing software, Intel aims to make it really easier for all its customers to build AI-based systems. And in return, it will help the firm sell hardware. As a matter of fact, Intel and HP will soon get smart with its Cortana-powered devices, according to TechRadar.

Recently, at the Build Conference, it was revealed that Microsoft is pushing hard with AI and Cortana. It was also announced that both Intel and HP have signed up to deliver hardware featuring the digital assistant. However, other than the actual partnerships and primary goals of these companies, no details have been revealed about the devices we might see in the future. Source: itechpost

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Surface Phone Might Launch On May 23, What We Know So Far

On Tuesday, Microsoft admitted that the firm is having a hard time fighting against Apple’s iPhone and Android smartphones in the mobile market. That is why Microsoft plans to produce a new smartphone that will be called as the Surface Phone. The company will make it sure that the Surface Phone will stand out compared to other flagship smartphones.

Surface Phone Might Launch On May 23

On May 23, Microsoft will launch an event, which will “show the world what’s next” devices are to be featured. According to The Verge, the event will take place in Shanghai, but Microsoft didn’t specify either the exact location of the event. Also, the tech giant did not mention anything regarding the gadgets they will unveil or updates that will be presented.

Some clues to the new hardware are to be gleaned from social media. Microsoft’s vice president of devices Panos Panay and the creator of the Surface posted the announcement alongside the hashtag “#Surface.” Because of the word emphasized on the hashtag and Panay’s plan to attend the Shanghai event could mean that Microsoft is ready to launch Surface Pro 5. And another possible announcement will be Microsoft’s Surface Phone.

Surface Phone: What We Know So Far

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According to Trusted Review, the most likely candidate for the announcement on the May 23 event is the Surface Pro 5. However, since many fans are waiting for the Surface Phone as well, Microsoft may also surprise people with its big announcement. As of now, there is no official announcement by the Redmond-based company but one thing for sure is that they are making the upcoming mobile device, not just a regular smartphone.

Microsoft is currently working on phones, CEO Satya Nadella confirmed in an interview. In fact, the firm is planning to enhance the management, security, and Continuum of the Surface Phone which can also be a desktop. “So when you say ‘when will we make more phones’ I’m sure we’ll make more phones. But they may not look like phones that are there today,” Nadella added. Source : itechpost

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Porsche Sets New Fast Record In Nurburgring With 2018 Porsche 911 GT3

Porsche has surprised fans when it made an appearance at the Nürburgring with a new fast record. They unveiled how the new 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 is also a force to reckon with on the tracks.

New 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 Is The Best So Far

The Porsche 911 GT3 is a high-performance two-door sports car that was launched in 1999. The newest 2018 model was unveiled earlier this year and Porsche announced that they were not keen on being the king of the ring. However, it seems like that doesn’t matter after Porsche shows up at the Nürburgring motorsports complex, displaying the new Porsche 911 GT3’s speed.

Porsche have announced that the new GT3 has reached a new record, revealing that it was 12.3 seconds faster than its previous record. The lap time has impressed many and the speed comes from a spectacular engine. Andreas Preuninger, head of Porsche GT cars, revealed that the 2018 911 GT3 is the best GT3 yet because it boasts of new improvements that include aerodynamic efficiency, less internal resistance that gives the wheels more power, and a new manual transmission.

Is 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 The Fastest One At The Nürburgring?

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The new Porsche 911 GT3 record was not actually an announcement that it is the fastest car around. It showcased how much the improvements on the said car have paid off and revealed a new benchmark for the company. The fastest car to set off the best record at the Nürburgring was the Lamborghini Huracan Performante, which finished at 6:52.01.

Though the 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 wasn’t the fastest one in the Nürburgring track with a record of 7:12.7, it still bested other car’s records. It bested Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, Ferrari 488 GTB, Chevrolet Corvette Z06, and even their very own Porsche 911 GT2 RS, which all had records under eight minutes. The record that comes close to Porsche GT3’s new lap time is from Lexus LFA Nurburgring Package that finished at 7:14.64. Source : itechpost

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Apple Watch Series 2 vs Fitbit Project Higgs

The Apple Watch Series 2 is the new line of smartwatches from the company that is supposedly giving other wearables a run for their money. But how does it compare with Fitbit Project Higgs, the upcoming device from a smartwatch stalwart?

Design

The Apple Watch Series 2 comes in different designs that would suit varying tastes. The straps come in two sizes too-38mm and 42mm-for better fit with male and female wrists.

There are even collaborations with big brands that offer a broader array of styles such as with Hermes and Nike. The latter partnership gave birth to smartwatches that are targeted towards active people. These models are even waterproof at up to 50 meters and made of materials that are well-suited for sport.

Meanwhile, the upcoming Fitbit Project Higgs has an unremarkable design, The Verge notes. The image leaks of the smartwatch show that it looks similar to an older model, the Blaze. It sports a square face as well as physical rather than touch buttons. In addition, its elastomer wristband is akin to that of its predecessor.

Software

Fitbit Project Higgs has been reaching out to developers to create apps for the upcoming smartwatch. However, those may not be ready in time for the fall launch. Instead, the company may roll out the product with internally-made apps.

On the other hand, Apple Watch Series 2 is run by the updated WatchOS 3. Apps load quickly and the smartwatch even takes note of the most-used apps. It then stores them in the new dock feature, for instant access the next time the user wants to launch them.

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Fitness features are also included such as a heart rate monitor and a GPS tracker. Alongside those are regular features like messaging, a good notification system and a broad choice of apps. These are the things, and more, that make Apple Watch Series 2 the standard in the smartwatch niche, according to Digital Trends.

Which One Is The Best?

Apple Watch Series 2 rules out Fitbit Project Higgs in both regard. The array of design choices alone would make it more appealing to more people, though its $370 starting price could be off-putting. Meanwhile, the price has not yet been set for the upcoming Fitbit smartwatch though it is likely to be within the same range as the Blaze model. But there is almost nothing new here and current Fitbit owners would not likely be enticed to upgrade to a similar-looking smartwatch. Source : itechpost

https://squipitme.com/2017/05/08/apple-watch-series-2-vs-fitbit-project-higgs/

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Apple's iPhone Is No Longer China's Favorite

Apple’s problems have been compounding lately, from their anticipated 2017 gadgets release to falling revenues. For the latter, China may have a hand in that, as the iPhone no longer seems to be the go-to smartphone in the country. In fact, Sleeping Giant sales, as well as Hong Kong and Taiwan, have decreased to an all-time low.

For the second quarter of the current fiscal year, Apple’s revenues in Greater China dipped to $10.73 billion. According to Quartz, this is the fifth time the company has recorded a negative growth in the region. CEO Tim Cook blamed the disadvantageous exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and the region’s currencies.

Further, Cook cites the falling number of tourists to Hong Kong, a shopping hotspot in Asia. This is likely due to disparaging release dates and even price difference. However, the real cause could be is that everyone who wanted an iPhone now has one. This is the same reason a Counterpoint Technology Market Research blamed for the declining sales. Aside from that, there are plenty of users who do not upgrade fast enough or are simply waiting for the next release. In addition, homegrown China brands have been rising in popularity, thereby further hurting Apple’s revenues.

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Cupertino will have to be wary, then, of these local Chinese smartphone brands. The Silicon Valley’s main gizmo still remains at in the top 5, but homegrown phone manufacturers dominate the list. Even Samsung has fallen out of favor with the masses. Now, Huawei, Oppo and Vivo dominate, CNet points out.

The three names have been pushing the iPhone down the rungs since 2016. One in every two phones purchased in China come from one of the top three homegrown names. Although Apple and Samsung still dominate globally, competition is getting tough for the two as Chinese manufacturers are right behind them. Source : itechpost

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Microsoft Surface Pro 5 Coming This Month

Microsoft is not done yet. A few days after unveiling the new Windows 10 S operating system and the impressive Surface Laptop, the tech company is set to reveal more before the month ends. Microsoft just announced that it will hold an important event on May 23 in Shanghai. This early, tech enthusiasts are salivating at the thought of a Microsoft Surface Pro 5 being unveiled at the said event.

The announcement indicated that the company is set to “show the world what’s next” at the China event. No other details came with the announcement except for the event’s hashtag, #MicrosoftEvent, and instructions to check out the web page for updates and more information.

According to The Verge, however, Microsoft confirmed to them that it will indeed reveal a new hardware. Microsoft VP Panos Panay also gave out some clues after he tweeted the event along with the hashtag “#Surface”. Panay will be present at the event giving more credence to the rumor that a major announcement, such as a Surface Pro 5 launch, will be made.

While a Surface Pro 5 unveiling will definitely be a welcome development, BGR stressed the possibility that a different new hardware will be introduced. That Surface Book 2 has also been rumored to launch this year and it just might make it to the Shanghai event either as the star of the show or part of the new line-up of devices Microsoft will launch this month.

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A Microsoft Surface Pro 5 launch has been rumored for months now and many thought it would finally make an appearance at the last press conference which instead gave us the new education-centered laptop and OS. Despite the Surface Laptop being impressive in itself, fans still clamor for the newest version of the Surface Pro.

One of the strongest rumors about the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 is that it will be powered by AMD’s latest Ryzen processor. The rumor came about after a video teaser for the film “Alien: Covenant” showed what looked a lot like a Surface Pro. The teaser was sponsored by AMD hence the speculations. As it stands, all will be revealed on May 23. Source : itechpost

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OnePlus 3T In Midnight Black Is Officially Sold Out Worldwide

According to reviews, OnePlus 3T, especially its midnight black edition, is the best value for money smartphone. With a powerful chip from Qualcomm, which is the Snapdragon 821 Processor, and back-up by 6GB RAM, this OnePlus mobile phone really is something to boast for. Today, a new report regarding the OnePlus 3T midnight black is said to be sold out worldwide.

OnePlus 3T In Midnight Black Is Gone

According to PhoneArena, the limited “Midnight Black” release of the OnePlus 3T is now officially out of stock on a worldwide basis. The report comes just a few days after OnePlus announced that the phone was sold out in all markets aside from the UK and Hong Kong. Indeed, OnePlus 3T is one of the best-selling smartphones nowadays.

OnePlus initially intended to use color black as the main color variation for the aluminum body of its existing flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 3. This plan was supposed to serve as an honor of sorts to the original OnePlus One, but because of low production, the Chinese company halted it. It took over a year in order to get the manufacturing rule up to standard and eventually managed to appear the black color in a limited supply of the 3T.

Is Midnight Black Coming To OnePlus 5?

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As reported by Trusted Reviews, the midnight black edition of the OnePlus 3T is now gone for good. And if someone whats to still own the OnePlus 3T, Gunmetal and Soft Gold variant color are still available as per announced by OnePlus official Facebook page. However, if OnePlus 5 will arrive this year with the same midnight black option, perhaps it will be better to hold off for a while.

Whatever the OnePlus 5 ends up, it is sure that there is an upcoming smartphone from the Chinese manufacturer. In fact, the company has already teased the new mobile device, with CEO Pete Lau posting a picture on Weibo, a Chinese social network, featuring several people working on a giant smartphone. The caption is in Chinese character but when translated, it is “Working without a break on a OnePlus smartphone, just to make a big surprise.” Source : itechpost

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Facebook Oculus Story Studio VR Content Division Is Shutting Down

Following the cancellation of Oculus Story Studio’s project titled The Wolves in the Walls, Facebook has decided to halt Oculus Story Studio’s content production in relation to producing gaming content. To make things clear, the entire company is not being shut down. Instead, the company aims to redirect its focus to more so invest exclusively in non-gaming or film related interactive content.

According to TechCrunch, Facebook had invested around $250 million for Story Studio to produce original VR content and will proceed to invest another quarter billion to further create more original content for VR users sink their teeth into. In addition to that, a report also mentioned that in the announcement made by Jason Rubin, the Oculus VP of Content, he stated that after great consideration they have decided to shift their focus from internal content creation but rather to more external productions and thereby effectively shutting down Story Studio.

Oculus is a technology company that specializes in virtual reality hardware and software products that have its own unit-Story Studio to create and design visual cinematic productions for the virtual reality company. Story Studio had won an Emmy Award in the division for the original interactive program for its VR short “Henry.” As reported by CNBC, Facebook had bought Oculus for no less than $3 billion and had decided to absorb its employees back in 2014. With Facebook offering a 360-degree panoramic view feature for its users, CEO Mark Zuckerberg believes that further investments in the VR industry will be incredibly beneficial and will ultimately become well integrated into the daily life of people.

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Oculus, however, is not the only player in the industry that offers virtual reality products. Some of its competitors include HTC Corp’s unit called Vive and not to mention Sony for its exclusive virtual reality hardware for the PlayStation. Oculus is not the only one that had undergone changes in terms of management. Facebook had been continuing the movement to exercise more control over Oculus. However, Facebook’s VR plans have been threatened when a lawsuit was filed against them by the video game publisher ZeniMax Media Inc. for in infringing ZeniMax’ copyrighted software code. Eventually, the ruling was held in favor of ZeniMax and was awarded $500 million in a settlement. Source : itechpost

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Surface Laptop vs Surface Book: Comparison Of Two Microsoft Devices

Surface Laptop vs Surface Book: Comparison Of Two Microsoft DevicesSurface Laptop, the newest device from Microsoft, is completely embracing the idea of a traditional notebook. The firm doesn’t need any magic for the Surface Laptop to stand out because it is really great on its own. Unlike the Surface’s Type Cover and kickstand or the Surface Book’s detachable display, Surface Laptop comes just its metal skin and a smooth cover.

Surface Laptop vs Surface Book: Design

The Surface Laptop is ultra thin and super portable. It is designed for students, and Microsoft is making a big deal of how smooth this new device is. It’s lighter than a MacBook or MacBook Air with 1.25kg weight and it has been designed to look as neat as possible. Screws or joints visible are hidden and no visible speaker grilles on the outside as Microsoft has integrated the actual speakers below its keyboard.

On the other hand, Surface Book has a much more conspicuous hinge because it is one of the most recognizable features of the device. The weight of the Surface Book is balanced, thanks to the hybrid’s gray magnesium build features a hinge designed. The Surface Book is slimmer than the newly unveiled device, at 7.7mm thick correlated to the 10mm-14mm thickness of the laptop.

According to Trusted Reviews, the Surface Laptop comes in different color choices: Platinum, Burgundy, Cobalt Blue, or Graphite Gold. It has fabric covering the keyboard, which is said to be imported from Italy. Unlike the Surface Book, the screen of the Surface Laptop doesn’t detach from the other parts.

Surface Laptop vs Surface Book: Specs

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Microsoft Surface Laptop has a 3:2 aspect ratio and supports the existing Surface Pens. It will come with a choice of Intel Core i5 or i7 processors and up to 512 GB of storage. Microsoft claimed that the battery of the Surface Laptop can last for 14.5 hours of battery life. As reported by ZDNet, the firm also said that the battery of the laptop won’t be depleted even it is on sleep mode. However, the Surface Laptop will not offer USB-C, which is a deal breaker for some.

Microsoft claimed that its hybrid Surface Book has a 12-hour battery life when used as a laptop and three-hour projected life when used as a tablet. With Windows 10 S is the operating system of the new device, which should start up and log in quicker than the Surface Book with the standard Windows 10 OS. The laptop screen is a 13.5-inch PixelSense LCD touchscreen display while the book is slightly smaller with 13.3-inch screen and a higher 3,000 x 2,000 resolution.

Both Microsoft device boast on its own classifications. Surface Laptop is taking on the Google Chromebook and to its Chrome OS with the Windows 10 S. And as time goes by, we might see the Microsoft Book 2 which is rumored to also have the Windows 10 S. Source : itechpost

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U.S. Car Sales In April Dropped 4.7% As Carmakers Experience Market Slump

April sales of light vehicles in the U.S. market dropped 4.7 percent despite the incentives given by car makers and dealers to car buyers intended to stop the longest market slump in U.S. car sales in years. Last month is the fourth consecutive month that saw sales in all car categories falling down. Truck sales volume fell 0.1 percent while car deliveries went down 11 percent.

This Is The Longest Market Slump In Years

April’s diminishing U.S. car sales experienced by the largest carmakers extended the longest market slump in the industry. The last time car sales bottomed out in the U.S. was in 2009. The sharpest drops in sales were experienced by Ford Motor Co. and Honda Motor Co. Both car makers have their car sales dropped approximately 7 percent.

Stock Market Values Also Dropped

The continuing car market slump sent the industry to its fourth straight month losing streak after experiencing record sales in 2016. Values of car companies at the stock market were also negatively affected. For instance, the stock market saw Ford Motor Co. closing at its lowest levels in over four years.

Retailers And Car Parts Makers Are Also Affected

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The diminishing car sales in April also affected car retailers and auto-parts makers. Analysts believe that industry players will need to cut production and boost discounts to avoid overstocking of inventories in car lots and warehouses. At least until car sales figures show some improvements in the coming months.

Car sales of General Motors also dropped in April, the first it had since January. This occurred despite the carmaker’s efforts to veer-away from its low-profit fleet sales. Toyota Motor Corp. sales also dipped for the fourth straight month. Nissan Motor Co. also saw the ending of its five-month winning streak, even it concentrated on fleet sales to jack up volume sales. But Fiat Chrysler saw the worst of days by experiencing zero sales gain since August of last year. Source : itechpost

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LeBron James puts Cleveland brewery in check for using his image on Twitter

After LeBron James pretended to sip a beer, the brewery ran with the viral moment — but King James wasn’t happy.

This is a beef about beer. But it’s really a story about social media and the unscripted moments that catch fire online, then gain a life of their own.

During his Cleveland Cavaliers’ romp over the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Playoffs on Monday, James was fouled on a breakaway. His momentum carried him out of bounds — where he jokingly grabbed a beer from a vendor and pretended to take a sip.

The beer happened to be a Dortmunder Gold, made by Cleveland’s Great Lakes Brewing Company. Photos of the spontaneous comedic moment were shared far and wide on social media.

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Predictably, Great Lakes ran with the moment on social media. Yet two posts — which have since been deleted, but reportedly featured Photoshopped images of James’ viral moment to plug Dortmunder Gold — crossed a line for the Cavaliers star.

From James’ perspective, he commands massive marketing fees from brands with which he partners, so allowing other companies to use his likeness for free is just bad business.

But there’s a personal element here, too. Some history. Some bad blood.

“This is about the last thing I’m trying to worry about right now, my agent and my legal team will take care of it, but yeah I know (Great Lakes) is trying to benefit off of me,” James told Cleveland.com on Wednesday.

Then he added this: “And I heard they were the same company that made all those ‘Quitness’ beers, and now they’re trying to benefit off me this way? Yeah, it’s pretty funny.”

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Ah, yes. Back in 2010, James, an Ohio native, made his famous nationally televised decision to leave the Cavaliers for the Miami Heat. (He returned to the Cavs in 2014.)

At the time, disowning James was the fashionable thing to do in Ohio. Some fans were filmed burning his jersey in the streets. And Great Lakes Brewing, being a Cleveland company, piled on as well.

Per Cleveland.com, Great Lakes Brewing in 2010 produced a beer called “Quitness,” riffing off Nike’s “Witness” promotional campaign for James. The beer was hawked as a “a dry hopped India pale ale that leaves a bitter aftertaste, perfectly describing the mood of Cleveland sports fans these days.”

So yeah, that’s what James was referring to. The tweets featuring James’ edited image have since been deleted, and a source told ESPN.com that tension between James’ camp and the beer maker had cooled down.

But it turns out this isn’t the first time Great Lakes Brewing has run into problems involving a sports star and Dortmund Gold.

“The lager is the brewery’s flagship,” reports Cleveland.com. “Originally, it was named The Heisman as a tribute to legendary football coach John Heisman, whose house is in Ohio City and whose name graces the trophy awarded to college football’s best player each year. A potential legal conflict forced the brewery to change the name, and it became Dortmunder.”

James, meanwhile, says he’s more of a wine guy. Source : mashable

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iPhone 8 Release Date: New Report Says Apple Flagship Won't Make It This Year

The eagerly anticipated iPhone 8 will not make it to Apple’s traditional September launch. This has been made pretty clear by the number of rumors that have surfaced for the past few months. However, a new report says the upcoming Apple flagship smartphone might completely miss the expected 2017 launch, which marks the 10th anniversary of the iPhone.

The possibility that the iPhone 8 or iPhone X or even the iPhone Edition will not come this year was arrived upon by Deutsch Bank after data gathered by its analysts from several supply chain reports pointed to a long delay for the iPhone 8. According to BGR, Deutsche Bank sent the research note to its investors on Sunday.

The primary reason for the possible delay revolves around a lack of supply of vital parts as well as some difficulty which arose from the use of OLED panels and other such technical issues. According to previous reports, the development of the iPhone 8 suffered a setback after the company realized that its Touch ID fingerprint sensor can’t easily be integrated into the 5.8-inch OLED displays.

Business Insider reported that ValueWalk initially got the information from a source connected to Foxconn, one of Apple’s partners. The source relayed that there is a lack of orders for the iPhone 8’s packaging materials which basically indicates there are no iPhones to pack just yet.

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If this proves true, it will certainly be a nightmarish scenario for Apple and its fans as well as everyone pining for the sentimentality of the 10th anniversary iPhone. As a consolation, ValueWalk also reported that the iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus will still be released in 2017 as the packaging materials are scheduled to arrive in last week of June.

The upcoming iPhone 8 is expected to be one of the most impressive and advanced smartphones to come out of Apple’s production line. Some of the possible features of the iPhone 8 aside from the OLED display and the Touch ID sensor include a dual camera set-up, wireless charging, and augmented reality capabilities. Source : itechpost

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Microsoft's Huge Hardware Announcement Is A Traditional Surface Laptop

The talked-about Microsoft event has come and gone and we are left with only one major piece of hardware announced along with a few software. Interestingly, Microsoft veered from its popular 2-in-1 form factor and created a traditional laptop. The company’s latest offering, the Microsoft Surface Laptop, is actually its first ever laptop and it is seen as a direct competitor of Apple’s MacBook and Google Chromebook.

Microsoft likes to be different. It introduced the concept of hybrid laptops with the Surface and Surface Pro. It then introduced a uniquely-designed hinge first seen in the Surface Book. Business Insider reported that Microsoft’s Panos Panay explained the move to create the Surface Laptop as the company’s answer to students’ need for a laptop and not a tablet or a 2-in-1.

While the Surface Laptop offers no game-changing concepts, it still offers something unique. The inside of the Microsoft Surface Laptop, including the keyboard, is covered with Alcantara fabric. It is the same material that Microsoft used as a cover for its Surface Pro hybrid laptops as well as the Surface Book.

More importantly, Microsoft is offering something different along the software field. While the company went back to basics with its new hardware, it did integrate the new Windows 10 S in the said device. In short, Microsoft’s game-changing product is not the laptop but what’s inside it.

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The new Windows 10 S is Microsoft’s answer to the Chrome operating system. By creating its own OS, Microsoft is giving consumers particularly those in the field of education another option. As Forbes noted, both the Windows 10 S and the Surface Laptop were built mainly for the purpose of education while also penetrating a field that has been dominated by MacBooks and Chromebooks.

The Microsoft Surface Laptop has a clamshell design, an aluminum body, and a 13.5-inch PixelSense display. It is powered by Intel’s 7th-gen CPUs. The laptop is extremely portable at 2.76 pounds and 14.5mm thickness. Microsoft also claims that the new laptop has a battery that lasts an impressive 14.5 hours

Right before the event, Microsoft was expected to unveil a new hardware that is primed for educational use and targeted at students. As it turned out, the Surface Laptop is a lot cheaper than the $1,200 Apple MacBook though its $999 price tag may still be a reach for some. The Microsoft Surface Laptop is now available for pre-order and will start shipping starting June 15.

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iMac 2017: Two New iMacs Alongside A 'Server-Grade' iMac Are Likely To Arrive In Q2 Of 2017

Amidst the death of an official announcement, the 2017 iteration of the iMac has been floating around the rumor mill for a long time. Here’s a rundown on everything the rumor mill has been churning up to this time.

While it’s been quite some time since Apple released a new iMac, there’s a possibility that the iPhone maker could be prepping to roll out something sooner rather than later. But nothing is set in stone yet despite all sorts of theories making rounds online. Let’s delve straight into the details.

The iPhone maker has assured renewed commitment to its desktop lineup and could be on the verge of launching a “server-grade model” exclusively designed for ambitious creative professional applications. Taiwanese supply-chain sources have been pointing to a 2017 launch for this purported iMac variant, as reported by DigiTimes (via TheChristianPost).

Apple took the tech realm by surprise earlier this month as the company’s Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing Phil Schiller revealed they are indeed committed to making a new Mac Pro while addressing a small group of reporters in a white stucco building, which is located near Apple’s Cupertino-based headquarters. In the discussion, Schiller went as far as claiming Apple has a “team working hard on it right now.” This shred of information comes from TechCrunch.

As expected, this stirred conversations among Apple fanatics and industry watchers, who wasted no time in hazarding all sorts of guesses regarding the specifications of the iMac 2017. Apparently, Apple’s Taiwan-based supply chain have also indicated that the tech firm is hard at works on two new iMac PCs and the production could kick off this month with the official reveal scheduled for Q2 of 2017.

Meanwhile, the alleged “server-grade” iMac is expected to take on Microsoft’s Surface Studio line of AIOs (all-in-one) PCs. There’s also hearsay that Apple has roped in Quanta Computer to manufacture the two iMacs. However, the Taiwan-based notebook manufacturer neither confirmed nor denied the rumors.

iMac 2017 Specifications

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The next iMac is likely to boast an array of awe-inspiring specifications if the latest leaks are anything to go by. The 2017 version of the iconic desktop is expected to pack 16 to 64GB ECC RAM, coupled with up to 2TB NVMe SSD and a newfangled GPU.

Aside from that, the iMac 2017 will be powered by Intel’s Kaby Lake processor and AMD’s new Ryzen 7. However, recently surfaced rumors claim it will come with Intel’s Xeon E3-1285 v6 processor. While it remains to be seen whether the iMac 2017 goes for an Intel or AMD processor, it is certain that it will employ the most accessible GPU.

There’s word floating around that Apple is looking for a better graphics processor for the iMac 2017 — both versions will be using a different type of GPU. The 21-inch model will reportedly use Iris or Iris Pro graphic cards, while the larger 27-Inch version might use the new AMD GPU.

As far as the new iMac’s cosmetic appearance is concerned, it is said to include the Touch Bar that garnered immense popularity in the MacBook Pro 2016. The device’s chassis is a Thunderbolt 3/USB Type-C port, while its wireless keyboard will feature Touch ID functionality, according to BlastingNews.

iMac 2017 Release Date

While Apple’s lips are sealed regarding the iMac 2017 release date, zealous iMac fanatics believe it will come out by the third quarter of 2017. If this comes to fruition, it may bring about an overall improvement in sales as new figures hint at a decline in recent times. Source : mobilenapps

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Windows 10 S: What You Need to Know About Microsoft's Answer To Chrome OS

Google’s very own Chromebook has become so good that when it comes to price and quality, this laptop is leading. With that said, Microsoft needs a lightweight operating system to compete. While hoping for the educationally focused gadgets, Microsoft recently introduced the Windows 10 S that will take on to Chrome OS. Here is the rundown of what you need to know about the new Windows 10 S.

What Is Windows 10 S?

Windows 10 S is the new Microsoft’s lightweight operating system. It is cheaper and less processor intensive compared to the existing Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro, which is the versions of the OS found on almost all PC nowadays. As reported by Gizmodo, Windows 10 S is a lightweight OS because there are far fewer programs operating in the background. Microsoft claimed that a laptop running Windows 10 S loads a user profile 15 seconds quicker than the same laptop model running Windows 10 Po.

Is Windows 10 S Efficient Enough?

Windows 10 S is Microsoft’s answer to Chrome OS in the education market. Therefore, if someone from a school or work at a school, this new OS is a big deal because Windows 10 S can make it easy to standardize computer use across the whole campus. It is a stripped-back, education-oriented translation of the operating system that provides some app support in the repute of simplicity and performance.

According to The Verge, Windows 10 S is specially packaged and listed in the Microsoft Windows Store. “Everything that runs on Windows 10 S is downloaded from the Windows Store,” Microsoft’s Windows chief Terry Myerson said while demonstration the new OS. Myerson also showed off the ability of Windows 10 S to support peripherals and accessories just like regular in Windows 10.

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Windows Store apps run in a relatively safe box where malware and other threats or virus aren’t likely to be an issue. That simply means schools don’t have to worry on the vulnerabilities that may come with running any old Windows app. In addition to that, Windows 10 S has the ability to set up PCs using a USB drive with preconfigured options by detecting the key and customize its settings.

When Will Windows 10 S Be Available?

Aside from Microsoft wants to take on Google, the firm said they are really aiming for their new product to be great especially in the education market. In fact, its goal with the new Windows 10 S is to have a wide range of PC partners producing computers that run this Windows 10 variant. Windows 10 S will be ready in the summer and PCs shipping with the new OS will start at prices as low as $189. Source : itechpost

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