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Two things dominate when it comes to “The Winds of Winter” chatter – when is the release date and how things will unfold. The first concern George RR Martin has already addressed though rather vaguely, that his busy schedule will make it hard to bring the volume to print status within this 2017. So TWoW fans can expect a delay to publication but hopefully no later than 2018.

LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers managed to stave off a sweep by the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of the NBA Finals 2017 but the fact remains the odds are stacked against the Ohio squad, now and in the next few NBA seasons. Thus rebuilding needs to be on the agenda come offseason and one exciting name tipped to join the Cavs is Carmelo Anthony.

Going into Game 4, the Golden State Warriors boast of a 15-0 run in the playoffs and will most likely make 16-0, again at the expense of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Then the NBA Finals 2017 will mark the beginning of a new era – a Warriors dynasty ruled by Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry.

Leaked and confirmed details appear to indicate the OnePlus 5 is more of a rival for the Apple iPhone 7 Plus as the two are nearly identical. And contrary to earlier rumors, the touted flagship killer will not come out June 15 as the release date will happen five days later.

Recently, George RR Martin provided an update on the progress of his work for “The Winds of Winter,” saying it will be completed for sure but the author did not commit to a specific deadline. It seems likely that the book release date will be delayed to 2018 but aside from that: What really to expect from GRRM as far TWoW is concerned?

June 8, 2017 - Kevin Durant saw the clock read 45 seconds and the Cleveland Cavaliers were ahead, 113-111. He knew LeBron James was approaching as Durant neared the arc and sniped for and connected the trey. When the clock expired the scoreboard read 118-113, giving the Golden State Warriors a commanding 3-0 lead and just a game away from winning the NBA Finals 2017.

June 7, 2017 - It may be hard to imagine that the Onion Knight, that the former Hand of the King (to Stannis Baratheon), that Ser Davos Seaworth is a serious contender to the Iron Throne. And in “Game of Thrones,” his level of important is close to that of Jon Snow.

Beyond the ongoing NBA Finals 2017 series between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers and regardless of the result, NBA fans can expert more superteams to emerge in the mold of the Kevin Durant-led GSW and the Cavs designed to win or lose with King James, LeBron James that is.

June 6, 2017 - Apple fans can expect three iPhone upgrades this 2017 – the iPhone 7 direct sequel that will be called the iPhone 7S with the supersized iPhone 7S Plus and the 10th anniversary edition iPhone 8 that supposedly will also go by the name iPhone X. And thanks to iOS 11 and leaked details, we now have an idea how these devices will look and behave.

6 June 2017: No one is safe in the current Los Angeles Lakers roster, according to Magic Johnson, which apparently meant the team is ready to lose even the hardworking Jordan Clarkson. At the same time, Johnson seems undecided on adding Lonzo Ball to the lineup and remains ready to explore other options like De’Aaron Fox.

“Wonder Woman” not only won critical acclaims as the movie is also a smashing success at the box office and hauled in so far $228.3 million of total gross, $103 million of which contributed by the Warner Bros. film’s ongoing U.S. theater run. A sequel already awaits star Gal Gadot but with the raving reviews and the ringing cash registers across the globe, “Wonder Woman 2” is all but confirmed.

Not to second-guess but it will be unsurprising of George RR Martin to finally admit “The Winds of Winter” will not see the light of the day this year. Instead the book release date will be pushed back in 2018, and the “Game of Thrones” creator has tons of reason to back his decision.

In “Game of Thrones,” there are two possibilities that would both restore the Targaryen Dynasty – through Jon Snow (Kit Harrington) or Daenerys (Emilia Clarke). The chance though is higher for the Khaleesi to one day sit on the Iron Throne but that scenario will need to wait a bit longer.

Android or IOS, mobile devices are rendered useless once the battery juice is down to zero. And most often, dead battery is what confronts device users but there are ways to avoid this – to ensure that the power meter will stay green long in a single charge.

The Golden State Warriors routed the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the NBA Finals 2017. When asked of his assessment of the trouncing, LeBron James muttered two letters – K.D. for Kevin Durant. Durant, no doubt, is one of the key reasons the Warriors are favored to win, and the most likely the team will. But the question is: Will he stick around for another season, and another?

It’s supposed to be the guessing season as far as “The Walking Dead” is concerned – fans probing on any drop of clues out there and revisiting the theories just to put together a picture of the things to expect for Season 8 of the AMC hit TV series. But TWD executive producer Greg Nicotero has something different in mind – “Rabbit Season.”

What’s in store for fans when “Game of Thrones” Season 8 begins airing in July? To be sure, there will be violence and numerous deaths, and the latter, if rumors are correct, will involve major characters. Jon Snow (Kit Harrington) died once and reports said he’ll die a second time and drop out of the race to the Iron Throne.

As Apple prepares to take the stage on June 5 to kick off the WWDC 2017, rumors persist there will be a sneak peek of the iPhone 8 and naturally what to expect from the handset dominates the next iPhone conversations lately. Below are some of the minimum expectations:

Andy Rubin, the father of Android, wishes to disrupt the smartphone market the way Steve Jobs did when Apple introduced the first iPhone in 2007. So he made The Essential phone – it’s durable, stunning and pricy, and it runs on Android. It is the next flagship killer?

The Boston Celtics will certainly make roster changes offseason, armed with the No. 1 pick and en route to the NBA Draft 2017 this coming June. Reports said Lonzo Ball is not keen on wearing the Green Team jersey and would prefer to suit up instead for the Los Angeles Lakers. So the top pick might just go to Markelle Fultz.

The reviews are out and critics are raving about Patty Jenkins’ “Wonder Woman.” Starring Gal Gadot and Chris Pine, the superhero movie is now considered as the best ever made so far in the class, besting even the earlier efforts of DC and Marvel. Movie reviewers say Wonder Woman is must-watch and reasons are aplenty.

The Google Play Store security protocol has been breached and online security experts estimated up to 36.5 million Android devices have been infected. The malware was identified as Judy and “possibly the largest malware campaign found on Google Play,” reports said.

For fans of “The Walking Dead,” Rick Grimes is both the central figure and the hero of the hit AMC TV series. And the bat-wielding Negan is the epitome of everything evil. But in time for Season 8, viewers will get to see that the two characters share many things, specifically the capacity to do good and when the situation warrants, slide down to darkness.

Now underway, the French Open is confirmed to miss three big names this 2017. For personal reasons, Roger Federer and Serena Williams have opted but promised a return to Rolland Garros next year. And hot on a comeback trail, two-time champion Maria Sharapova would love to play on clay but was denied an easy ticket.

More than the sheer excitement of the game, the NBA Finals 2017 showdown featuring the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers also offer the opportunity to earn some bucks. While rooting for a team and getting entertained in the process, it pays to know where to best place the bet and the odds of both winning and losing.