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Beats New $50 Flex Wireless Earphones Arrive Right On Time Following Apple’s iPhone 12 Reveal Event
Source: Beats / Apple Yes, Beats is still dropping earphones despite all signs indicating that Apple is slowly phasing the company out. Beats’ latest offering, the Beats Flex wireless earphones, gives fans of the brand a very affordable option. Source: Beats By Dre / Beats Beats unveiling the new $50 Beats Flex wireless earbuds come right after Apple announced it would no longer include a pair of earphones or charging cube when the iPhone 12 drops. The Beats Flex is a much-needed update to the wrap around the neck style of wireless earphones first introduced in 2017. The Beats Flex doesn’t have all of the features that Apple’s AirPods boast. Still, it does definitely deliver a solid listening experience and features the latest technology plus great battery life at a budget price. The Beats...
Fake “Blacks For Trump” Accounts Using Digital Black Face Busted On Twitter
Source: Pacific Press / Getty When it comes to finding “Black Trump Supporters,” it’s like looking for a needle in a haystack, but they do exist. On social media, though, it would seem they are more prevalent than believed, but it turns out they are as real as a Louis Vuitton bag on Canal Street. Wednesday (October 14), Forbes reported that Twitter has removed several accounts claiming to be Black supporters of the super-spreader-in-chief Donald Trump, claiming they violate spam and account manipulation guidelines. The accounts were using photos of real Black people, aka digital Black face, and all were pushing the same message “YES I’M BLACK AND I’M VOTING FOR TRUMP.” Darren Linvill, a Clemson University communications professor, revealed that two dozen of the accounts have been retweeted...
Apple Reveals Full 5G iPhone 12 Lineup During Its Latest Reveal Event
It looks like all of the leaks were indeed true, the Apple finally confirmed its lineup of iPhone 12 smartphones and announced the new iPhone 12 Mini. Today (Oct.13), Apple held another one of well-produced virtual presentations to announce it will release variations of the iPhone 12. Like the previous iteration of Apple’s flagship smartphone, the iPhone 11, the iPhone 12 will also come in a regular base model, and two higher-tier models, the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. But that’s where the similarities end because there will also be a brand new mini model of the iPhone 12 as well. Oh, and the iPhone 12 brings the devices into the world of 5G… FINALLY. iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini Source: Apple / iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini Apple knows a market of smartphone users who do not want...
Images of Apple’s iPhone 12 Lineup Leak Ahead of Big Reveal Event
Source: Apple / Evan Blass (Voice) Apple is usually good at keeping its newest iPhone models close to its chest, but leaks ahead of their big event have reportedly revealed its newest smartphone. Tim Cook and his folks at Apple in just a few hours are set to unveil the iPhone 12 lineup of smartphones. Unfortunately, a leak from phone leaker Evan Blass of Voice has literally stolen some of the tech company’s thunder and gave us the first glimpse at all four phones. Blass has shared what looks to be official renders of Apple’s worst-kept secret, the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, and iPhone 12 Mini, which he claims pretty much confirms all the rumors swirling around the devices. Apple can breathe a sigh of relief because the images don’t really give away many details about the ...
Samsung’s Newest Smartphones, Smart Watches & More On Sale During Amazon Prime Day
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Amazon Prime Day 2020 has finally arrived, and Samsung is offering a ton of deals on all of its latest devices. Prime Day, the annual sale available to Prime members, is back, and Amazon is hoping that event that rivals Black Friday and Cyber Monday and usually rakes in an estimated $5 billion in transactions will keep the same energy during a global pandemic. Many company’s take part during Prime Day, the Korean tech giant, Samsung, being one of them is offering big deals on all of its devices, ranging from its latest lineup of smartphones like the Galaxy Note20 Ultra, its S7 tablets, and 8K televisions you’re going to need when PS5 and Xbox Series X drops. Let’s step into the deals below that will all live on both Amazon and on Samsung.com se...
Would You Like A Deal?: Great Finds On Amazon Ahead of Prime Day
Source: NurPhoto / Getty Amazon Prime Day had its wig pushed back to October 13-14 due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. With the company’s big sale day just around the corner, there are already deals customers can take advantage of. The event usually takes place in July is now kicking off the holiday shopping season unofficially ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Shoppers usually take advantage of Prime Day to secure a bevy of devices, whether it’s a new laptop, pair of wireless headphones, gaming consoles, smartphones, or Amazon Alexa-powered devices. Ahead of the October 13-14 Prime Day kickoff, Amazon is already offering some deals that Prime Members can take advantage of. So it would do you a great service sign-up for Amazon Prime’s 30-day trial membership so you can enjoy t...
HHW Gaming: Sega Reportedly Working On A Dreamcast Mini Retro Console, We Would Love To See It
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Nintendo currently owns the retro console market, thanks to the NES and SNES classic. SEGA tried to grab a piece of that pie with the Genesis mini, which wasn’t as well-received. But, reports hint at SEGA trying again, this time with a beloved console gamers have been asking for. Word on the video game streets is that SEGA is reportedly going to follow up on the SEGA Genesis Mini and Game Gear Micro (Japan exclusive) with a retro version of the fan-favorite Dreamcast. In an interview with Famitsu, Yosuke Okunari, who is in charge of developing the mini consoles for SEGA, hinted at what mini console gamers can expect from the company. In the interview translated by Siliconera,, Okunari said: “I think for the next one, we may go with a concept cl...
HHW Gaming: Giannis Antetokounmpo Brings His Freakish Abilities To The Yard In ‘Madden NFL 21’
Source: EA Sports / Madden NFL 21 For the first time ever, NBA players will be throwing on the pads and hitting the virtual football field in Madden NFL 21. Announced on Thursday, The Yard will be getting freaky. Two two-time NBA MVP and Milwaukee Bucks’ superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and his brothers Kostas Antetokounmpo (LA Lakers) and Thanasis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks) will be added to Madden NFL 21. Source: EA Sports / Madden NFL 21 The additions of the NBA ballers are a first for the Madden video game franchise, and they can be used in Madden NFL 21’s new game mode, The Yard, as well as Superstar K.O. They will also come with brand new drip that pays homage to Antetokounmpo’s childhoods in Greece, where they first fell in love with the game of basketball. Source: EA Sports / Ma...
HHW Gaming: Streetwear Icon Jeff Staple Details His Union With The Overwatch League
Source: Blizzard / Overwatch League The union between streetwear and Esports is a no-brainer, hence why you are seeing so many collaborations sprouting up. Streetwear pioneer Jeff Staple who helped design the 2020 Overwatch League’s kit, talked about how the union came to be. In celebration of the upcoming 2020 Overwatch League Grand Finals, HYPEBEAST spoke with Staple. In the interview, he spoke about coming on board to design the league’s jerseys and how it was a no-brainer, being that he loves video games and is a fan of OWL. Staple revealed how welcomed he was by OWL and impressed with the phenomenon that is the Overwatch League. “When the Overwatch League got in touch, they really welcomed me in with open arms and walked me through the phenomenon that was occurring, and I was ab...
Consumer Interest in Paid Livestreams Surging, According to New Data
Over the course of the last three months (July 1-Sept. 30), engagement with IRL events has remained steady (up 4%, comparing engagement from the month of September to that of July) and interactions with free livestreams has declined (down 26%). In the same tracking period, ticket clicks on paid livestreams has risen by 577%. In July, ticket clicks on paid livestreams accounted for 3.3% of all activity on Bandsintown, at just 70,136 clicks, compared to 1.54 million on IRL events and 485,000 on free livestreams. That percentage leapt to 12.6% in August and then to 19.5% in September, stretching July’s 70,000 count to 475,057 ticket clicks. Zooming in on free livestreams vs. paid livestreams (removing IRL events from the equation), ticket clicks on paid events were just 14% of the engagement ...
Hypebeast Alert: Master & Dynamic Unveil Latest Virgil Abloh Designed Louis Vuitton Collab
Source: Master & Dynamic / Louis Vuitton Master & Dynamic links up with Louis Vuitton again to supply you with the most luxurious wireless earbuds on the market. Louis Vuitton unveiled the second iteration of its Horizon earbuds, but this time iconic fashion house enlisted Virgil Abloh to apply his touch to the accessory. The new buds, made in collaboration with New York-based audio brand Master & Dynamic, take its cues from the latest Louis Vuitton Men’s fashion line trends. Source: Master & Dynamic / Louis Vuitton The second-generation Horizon earbuds feature monogram detailing with neon green accents to help them stand out while you’re wearing them. They also have noise-canceling and ambient listening modes, wireless charging, and allow up to 30 hours of listening. The s...
HHW Gaming: Courtside Report Details Next-Gen Gameplay Improvements Coming To ‘NBA 2K21’
Source: Visual Concepts/ NBA 2K21 NBA 2K21’s next-gen first look had the internet talking. Now its time to know what gameplay improvements players can look forward to when they upgrade. When NBA 2K21 next-gen launches with PS5 and Xbox Series X, it won’t just look good, but it will also play a bit differently. In the latest Courtside Report for the game, NBA 2K Gameplay Director, Mike Wang breakdown the gameplay improvements Visual Concepts was able to bring to the game due to the new technology each console brings. Wang describes developing the game next-gen consoles as a “game-changer” and that they were “able to create a vastly deeper basketball experience than we’ve ever been able to before!” Most of the improvements focused on this Courtside Report are on the offensive side. 2K fans c...
