[ooyala code=”0wbm95NTrN-dOWbEgU9lRZ0WRDaQ2UZO”] Following Apple announcing record sales of 5 million units for the iPhone 5 launch weekend, analysts were quick to point out original estimates of up to 8 million units could have been achieved if it wasn’t for supply shortages—especially at the retail inventory level. A report from Bloomberg today suggested the reasoning behind the shortage was the device’s new in-cell screen technology, which allows for a thinner design due to the combining of the touch sensor and display....

Last month, Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities indicated that Apple would unveil a new 6.1-inch iPhone next year with the iPhone X design, but a traditional LCD display instead of OLED. A new report from Nikkei this evening offers more color on that device, saying it will feature a metal back similar to the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus… Pretty much the only design change from the iPhone 7 to the iPhone 8 is a new glass back design that allows for wireless charging support....

A new report from Macotakara today causes some confusion around what to expect from Apple’s 2020 iPhone lineup. While rumors have widely suggested that Apple is developing a refreshed version of the of the iPhone 8, this report seems to conflate a few details. The report cites conversations with Apple suppliers at CES 2020 last week and says that Apple “may be developing” a refreshed iPhone 8 model with Face ID....

Bethenny Frankel is exploring her options now that she’s left The Real Housewives of New York City, she’s started a new show called The Big Shot With Bethenny which is basically The Apprentice. Bethenny ruffled feathers when she chose to walk away from the hit franchise, leaving behind angry fans and co-stars, but it seems she’s trading it all in to cash in on her big idea. Back on August 21, The Real Housewives Of New York City all-star made it official once again, announcing she would be departing from the hit show....

Firemint has just released the HD version (iPad) of their wildly popular racing game, Real Racing 2. The new game takes full advantage of the iPad and iPad 2s unique features like faster processors and larger displays and specifically takes advantage of the iPad 2s superior graphics hardware and dual-core processor. The game also includes “cutting-edge” 3D graphics, precision controls (with gyroscope support!), and over 10 hours of game play. A career mode is also available with 16 player online gaming with Game Center support....

Our news feeds are filled with bite-sized, sharp-tongued criticism and callous call-outs from various politicians, CEOs and even our closest friends. Not to mention more than a few brands. All of whom could benefit from heeding some of this “ancient” wisdom. But can we really blame them? Is it only the messengers and the messages that have changed, or is the medium also responsible? While so much of the current cultural cannon focuses on the new communication opportunities arising out of the digital transformation, there’s a gap in the conversation....

Remnant: From the Ashes has officially moved more than one million units across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, and now the developers are set to release a Hardcore Mode for that horde of fans to enjoy. Those sales numbers are great for the so-called Dark Souls with guns, and those who love to grind their teeth over brutally difficult gaming sessions will sure dig the addition of Hardcore Mode....

According to a new report from the Information, Apple has shelved its plans for a “walkie-talkie” feature on the iPhone. Apple was purportedly developing this technology in partnership with Intel as a way to let iPhone users communicate in areas without cellular coverage. The report says that the technology would have worked like “a walkie-talkie for text messages” and was referred to internally as “Project OGRS” — because of its use of the “Off Grid Radio Service....

Thus far, Apple has inked deals with some major entertainment names for its original video platform. A new report form The New York Times today highlights another potential effort, this time involving former president Barack Obama… Key details about the content are unclear at this point, but there are reportedly some ideas floating around. For instance, President Obama could “moderate conversations” on topics that were tent poles of his presidency, such as health care, climate change, and immigration....

Do you have a program on your computer that you would like Windows to block from opening? With a few tweaks to the Windows 7 registry, you can force it to prevent nearly any program of your choice from opening, and the process is entirely reversible! How To Disallow Programs From Running In Windows 7 Step 1 Hold down the Windows Key and Press R to open the run dialog....

Using Sprout Social’s Listening tool, we uncovered just how popular sustainability is online. As of April 21, 2020, the total Twitter conversation volume around sustainability was upwards of 41,000 messages, with conversations including #SustainableFashion growing 7% from January to February. A post shared by Good On You: Ethical Fashion (@goodonyou_app) on Apr 8, 2020 at 4:12pm PDT Despite the obvious disruption due to COVID-19, we still saw nearly 10,000 total Tweets around #SustainableFashion in March (or 73% of the previous month’s total volume)....

In addition to implementing several bug fixes with iOS 7.0.x updates, Apple has simplified its user-interface for the iPhone 5s’s new Burst Mode camera feature in iOS 7.0.2. For those unfamiliar, Burst Mode allows a user to keep their finger on the Camera app’s shutter button in order to capture photos at a rate of 10 pictures per second. This ability allows a user to capture a good image in action sequences or at other times....

A new report this morning detailed Apple’s investment in equipment and machinery during the most recent quarter as record-breaking, which indicates the company is certainly up to something. According to Asymco, Apple’s financial reports hint at even more future investments. The Cupertino, Calif.-based Company spent $1.3 billion in the last quarter, with another $2.5 billion needed over the next two quarters. “Such numbers are hard to grasp. They are unprecedented not only for Apple but for almost any comparable company,” explained Asymco’s Horace Dediu....

Rumors that Apple plans to develop and market a self-driving vehicle may have gone cold, but CEO Tim Cook has publicly acknowledged that the company is working on a ‘large project’ around autonomous systems. The latest detail in the story comes via Jalopnik which reports that Apple may have leased Chrysler’s old proving grounds which could be used for testing autonomous cars. Chrysler previously operated a proving ground for developing and testing its vehicles in Wittmann, Arizona, although its current facility is located in nearby Yucca....

Amid its ongoing legal battle with Apple, Qualcomm is said to be cutting jobs in an effort to reduce costs. A new report from Bloomberg this afternoon says that Qualcomm is cutting its workforce as part of “cost reductions.” A workforce reduction, such as this one, affects not only those employees who are part of the reduction, but their families, co-workers and the community. We recognize this and have offered affected employees supportive severance packages to reduce the impact of this transition on them....

Capcom has developed a survival horror video game called Resident Evil 3 that was released on March 19, 2020. The game is available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows platforms. It’s the third part of the Resident Evil series and comes in two parts. However, there are some performance issues that people are reporting. Here we’ve shared possible troubleshooting steps to fix Resident Evil 3 Lag Shuttering, Crashing on Launch, or FPS drop issue....

First Glance When you first install ObjectDock, it will replicate all of the pinned icons on your windows Taskbar (handy). Unfortunately, the icon for the pinned webapps isn’t very good once they get enlarged to fit the dock. The visual style of the dock matches up with the iOS (iPhone, iPad) icon dock similar to Rocketdock as well. Much like the Windows taskbar, as you open apps on the bar, they will automatically appear on ObjectDock, and then disappear when closed; unless you pin them....

Apple is expected to begin shifting iPhones from LCD displays to improved OLED screens starting in 2018, according to Nikkei Asian Review. Currently the display technology is only used by Apple to produce Apple Watch displays while iPhones and iPads use older LCD technology. OLED benefits from greater contrast levels and much deeper blacks as the display only illuminates to present color. This offers energy efficiency that leads to improved battery life compared lighting up the entire display each time....

According to a report from Financial Times, carriers in Europe are stocking up on mini SIM cards designed for Apple’s next-generation iPhone in anticipation of the device’s expected October launch. In June, reports speculated that Apple’s nano-SIM design for the new 4FF standard was selected by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute, while hands-on video of the next-generation iPhone backs, which we first revealed in May, showed what appeared to be a smaller SIM card holder....

The Real Housewives’ of Atlanta Kandi Burruss is having a third baby via surrogate. The happy couple has already said that they will share their journey with fans on the new season that will premiere in November. Kandi met her future husband while he worked with the production crew on the housewives’ trip to South Africa. It was a huge no-no to associate with the talent, but thankfully Tucker took a chance and the couple married in an elaborate “Coming to America” wedding in 2014....