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Sneak Peak At The Trophy Room x Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG

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Marcus Jordan and his Trophy Room boutique are next to rework the Air Jordan 1. This collaboration will fall in line with other heavy hitters that have put their touches on the classic silhouette, including Virgil Abloh and Travis Scott.

Marcus Jordan’s vision for the Air Jordan 1 seems like a long time coming, being that he is one of the heirs to the Air Jordan empire. The Air Jordan 1 “Chicago” colorway will be the shoe of choice which is only fitting as its the iconic silhouette Michael Jordan donned in some of his most iconic moments. We now have a look of what to expect courtesy of ZSneakerheadz and Sole Heat On Feet.

The upcoming Trophy Room x Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG features a red, white and black upper with a translucent bottom. Rounding out the details is the aged midsole and Air Jordan’s signature at the heel.

Dropping for $170 USD, these sneakers will hit the scene on November 11.

NASA Discovers Water On The Sunlit Surface Of The Moon

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A huge achievement has been made as NASA has discovered water on the sunlit surface of the Moon. Making the observation from the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA), the groundbreaking discovery has confirmed what the agency has always suspected.

The Clavius Crater, which is one of the largest observable craters on the Moon’s surface, was where the water was discovered. About 12-ounces of water was trapped inside a cubic meter of soil. Per NASA, the Sahara desert has 100 times more water than what SOFIA found.

We had indications that H2O – the familiar water we know – might be present on the sunlit side of the Moon. Now we know it is there. This discovery challenges our understanding of the lunar surface and raises intriguing questions about resources relevant for deep space exploration.

Paul Hertz, NASA director of the Astrophysics Division in the Science Mission Directorate in Washington

Water is a valuable resource, for both scientific purposes and for use by our explorers. If we can use the resources at the Moon, then we can carry less water and more equipment to help enable new scientific discoveries.

Jacob Bleacher, chief exploration scientist for NASA’s Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate

Sony’s PS5 Has Sold More Units In 12 Hours Than The PS4 Sold In The First 12 Weeks

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When Sony opened up pre-orders for its highly-anticipated PlayStation 5, they perhaps underestimated the demand for the next-gen console. One major problem during the pre-order window was server issues which caused many potential consumers to be unsuccessful in securing the console. Despite the problems, the tech company has now revealed that the PS5 managed to pre-sell more units during the first 12 hours of pre-orders than the PS4 did during its first 12 weeks of launch.

The demand as expressed by the level of pre-order has been very, very considerable. It may well be that not everybody who wants to buy a PS5 on launch day will be able to find one [although the company is] working as hard as we ever can [to make sure there’ll be enough supply for the holiday season at the end of the year.]

Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan via Reuters

Sony’s PlayStation 5 launches on November 12, starting at $399 USD for the digital version and $499 USD for the disk version

Garmin Introduces Its Instinct Esports Smartwatch

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Streamers and players will now be capable of can broadcasting their biometric stats to their viewers with Garmin’s new Esports Instinct smartwatch.

With the Instinct Esports Edition, esports athletes can tap into that same technology to track and examine how their body responds to intense competition. Players can also use Instinct’s data to make adjustments in their daily lives, whether it be altering sleep patterns or activity levels, which can result in increased cognitive and physical performance during play.

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Players will be able to update viewers on their live stress levels and heart rate with Garmin’s STR3AMUP function. This function comes in handy when engulfed in playing intense match-ups. Other functions include smartphone syncing and a Body Battery Energy Monitor which determines energy through sleep. The Body Battery Energy Monitor lets the user know if they should be playing or resting.

The watch will have a suggested retail price of approximately $300 USD. Check out the Garmin website for more info.

Travis Scott Previews Nike Dunk Low and PS5 Collaborative Sneaker

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Travis Scott continues his onslaught of collabs with big companies as he gives us a sneak peak at a Nike Dunk Low and PlayStation sneaker.

Nike x Travis Scott x PlayStation

The pair featured showcase the backward Swoosh that was seen on previous Nike x Travis Scott silhouettes as well as the PS logo at the heel. No further details are confirmed yet but the expectation for the pair will be more clear once the PlayStation 5 drops on November 12.

Google Introduces Price Tracking and Comparisons Tool for Shopping Online

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Google is implementing a new tool to make your online shopping experience easier to find the best deals. The new feature the tech company is introducing is called Price Insights. This feature lets shoppers of the product see if the price is higher or lower than average.

Price Insights positions Google to strategically battle competitors that have similar ways of showing consumers the average price of items. Users will be able to select a product and, in turn, sign up to be notified whenever there is a price drop. The tool also digs throughout the internet instantaneously to see if there are better prices.

Google’s plan is to gradually roll out its Price Insights tool to selected regions first and then make it available around the world.

Nas Drops “Replace Me” Music Video With Big Sean And Don Toliver

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Nas has officially given us the visual to “Replace Me” which is off his King’s Disease album. The Queensbridge MC enlisted Big Sean and Don Toliver for the music video as well.

The video is directed by Christian Sutton and shows Nas’ relationship through a photo album as a woman views it. Sean and Don are also seen performing against a lighted backdrop reminding the woman of what once was.

Quibi Is Shutting Down After Six Months

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After six months of operation, popular streaming service Quibi Holdings LLC is apparently shutting down according to those in the know.

Initially, Quibi had hopes of setting itself up as the new up and coming streaming service, rivaling competitors like Hulu, Netflix and others. Things seem different now as expectations didn’t match up with the outcome as far as subscriber count. By this point, the company was expected to have millions of subscribers but have only amassed a few hundred thousand so far.

Many factors could’ve contributed to Quibi’s abysmal outcome. The current pandemic seems to be the main culprit of any business shutting down or perhaps the streaming service’s unique viewing experience could have played a part as well as it delivered shows in 5- to 10-minute “chapters” formatted to fit a smartphone screen.

On Wednesday, Quibi investors were called by founder Jeffrey Katzenberg, telling them he is shutting the service down. In shutting down the service, Katzenberg plans to return as much capital as possible to investors while employees will be laid off and paid a severance.

The GMC Hummer EV Electric Pickup Sells Out In An Hour

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GM has sold out of its first year production of the GMC Hummer EV. The automobile giant opened reservations where consumers could buy in with $100 deposit, reminiscent of Tesla’s strategy with their Cybertruck.

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The Hummer EV Edition 1 will start at $112,595 USD and will come equipped with an impressive 1,000 hp. A couple standout features that has car enthusiasts talking is the Crab Mode and Extract Mode. Crab Mode consists of a four-wheel steering system which allows both the rear and front wheel to move. Extract Mode will allow the truck’s suspension height to be raised approximately six inches (149 mm) to help negotiate extreme off-road conditions.

Check out a list of other key features below.

  • 1,000 horsepower
  • 11,500 pound feet of torque
  • Open air infinity roof
  • Modular sky panels
  • 0 to 60 mph acceleration in 3 seconds
  • Adrenaline Mode
  • Crab Mode
  • Ultium Battery
  • Super fast charging
  • Next Gen SuperCruise
  • Ultra vision camera

GM plans to bring the Hummer EV to market in the fall of 2021.

Coca-Cola Plans To Retire Weaker Selling Drinks To Revamp Portfolio

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Coca-Cola Company will be making adjustments to its portfolio by removing some of the weaker performing beverages.

Per the beverage company, the realignment will stop manufacturing Coca-Cola Life, Diet Coke Feisty Cherry, the TaB diet sodas and ZICO coconut water. In terms of regional market drinks, Northern Neck Ginger Ale, Delaware Punch, Japan’s Vegibeta, and Brazil’s Kuat will also be put to rest.

We’re challenging ourselves to think differently about our brands to accelerate our transformation to a total beverage company. This isn’t about paring down to a specific number of product offerings under our brands. The objective is to drive impact and growth. It’s about continuing to follow the consumer and being very intentional in deciding which of our brands are most deserving of our investments and resources, and also taking the tough but important steps to identify those products that are losing relevance and therefore should exit the portfolio.

Catch Coetzer, Head of Innovation and Marketing Operations

In addition to making portfolio changes, Coca-Cola is looking into its bottling and packaging in order to further enhance business efficiency. “We’re prioritizing bets that have scale potential across beverage categories, consumer need states and drinking occasions,” Coetzer added. “Because scale is the algorithm that truly drives growth.”

via: hypebeast