i also doubt that he would have posted that without permission; it looked like an approved info leak.
I don't know on this. If you read any NDA is this game this is covered as info you cannot give out. I would be very surprised if it was approved.
Is there any reason on him leaking is he out of current S7's? I'm guessing his info is ok as-well but I think there was a bushiness reason he released it now with a timeline when no one else has said a peep.
I just cannot see a "approved leak". I do like that the info came out but he is braver then I for leaking and chances are having a NDA with them.
Au contraire, i can easily see that. In fact, their competition (BW) just posted an interview where they claimed 0.87BTC/Th (or even per the 3.3 TH machine, which i think was a misquote as the price difference would be too big) for 1ph orders. Leaking some info without an official announcement is a perfect way to reduce the competitor hype without truly committing to any hard numbers. A trial baloon, if you will, aimed to reduce the competitors pre-orders (which are actually going on right now until Nov 11).
Besides, leaking now is harmless with regards to the current situation as there are no miners to purchase.