Facebook is copying Snapchat again with a new way to browse the News Feed
Facebook’s new Snapchat-like “Stories” format could be about to completely transform your News Feed, if the latest scoop from app researcher Jane Manchun Wong comes to fruition.
Wong, who habitually reverse-engineers apps to discover features being tested before they’re actually revealed to the public, shared this news via Twitter this morning. In the tweet below, you can see normal Facebook posts that are swipeable from right to left, as opposed to the normal vertical scrolling feed.
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The world’s largest airplane finally took off
It didn’t take long for SpaceX to become a leader in commercial spaceflight. The company’s reusable rocket technology makes it possible for the company to offer its services at a lower cost and with a shorter turnaround time than its competitors, and it rapidly won contracts from both commercial clients and governments around the world.
But SpaceX isn’t the only company reinventing how to launch satellites and other things into space. Stratolaunch Systems is a startup that has been working on a very different method of launching spacecraft — specifically, carrying a multi-stage launch vehicle to a high altitude before hitting the switch. To do this, the company has developed the Stratolaunch (I know, the naming is a bit confusing), a twin-fuselage plane that took its maiden flight this past weekend.
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Everywhere you can buy Samsung’s Galaxy Fold when it goes on sale next week
Reviews of Samsung’s much-hyped foldable phone have started to trickle out, with many of them — like this one from The Verge — seeming to grade the forthcoming Galaxy Fold on something of a curve. One of the highlights they note is that it’s an overall solid effort for a device that will finally launch on April 26 for an eye-popping $1,980, and that there’s not much of a learning curve or general awkwardness associated with the device — despite the fact that this is a smartphone with a foldable screen.
If you actually want to buy one of these unusual, super-expensive handsets? Read on for some options about where you can pick up the Galaxy Fold on launch day at the end of next week.
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Apple may release an iPhone SE successor with an awesome new design
Originally introduced more than three years ago, the iPhone SE offered users who prefer a more compact form factor an attractive alternative to Apple’s larger-screened devices. Unfortunately, though, Apple discontinued the iPhone SE last year, subsequently leaving fans of the device without much of an alternative.
Sure, Apple’s iPhone XR and XS models offer an incredible value proposition, but the simply reality is that Apple’s entry-level iPhone XR is closer in size to an iPhone 6 Plus than to an iPhone 6. In effect, Apple has abandoned a large contingent of iPhone users who want to take advantage of Apple’s newer more advanced technologies without having to commit to a device that may be too unwieldy for them.
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SpaceIL’s first lander crashed into the Moon, but they’re already planning a second try
It’s been a very interesting month thus far for SpaceIL, the Israeli organization which sent the Beresheet lunar lander into space and subsequently crashed it into the Moon. Needless to say, things didn’t go exactly as planned, and while the mission was a huge success in a number of ways the company would love another crack at landing a spacecraft on the Moon in a much more gentle fashion.
It seems they’re going to do just that. In an announcement that came very shortly after the crash-landing of the Beresheet lander, SpaceIL founder Morris Kahn announced that the group would be focusing on Beresheet 2.0.
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Amazon has white LED light strips for $8 each today
If you want to create some very cool lighting effects in your home and you don’t care about changing colors, there’s a deal on Amazon right now that you definitely need to check out. The nation’s top online retailers has HitLights Warm White LED Light Strips available today for just $7.99 each, which is a fantastic deal. Each strip is 16.4 feet long and is packed with 300 LED lights. You can cut them to any length you want, and the back has adhesive so you can stick them just about anywhere. Plug one into a Wi-Fi smart plug like this $10 model and you can even control your lights with Alexa or Google Assistant!
HitLights Warm White LED Light Strip, 3528-16.4′ 300 LEDs, 3000K, 72 Lumens per Foot. 12V DC Ta…: $7.99
Here’s more info from the product page:
- SIMPLE AND EASY TO USE low voltage LED light strips for commercial and residential use – in living rooms shelving lighted cabinets toe-kicks and more! Reel is 16.4 feet in length.
- CUTTABLE AND CONNECTABLE – Compatible with our HitLights 8mm connector extensions and accessories. Simple connect – cut with a pair of scissors every two inches.
- DIMMABLE and FLEXIBLE these LED strips are great for a variety of indoor / interior uses including undercabinet lighting in kitchens ambient accent lighting in bedrooms lighting toe kicks in bathrooms or adding light to displays, book shelves, or china cabinets.
- SAY GOODBYE TO COMPLICATED INSTALLATIONS – Our kits install quickly and easily right out of the box no soldering electrical experience or tools required – and they last for years with minimal power requirements.
- HITLIGHTS QUALITY. Backed by a one year warranty from HitLights for peace of mind. Contact our US-based customer service team at any time for no-hassle troubleshooting and replacement or for any questions about purchasing or installation.
HitLights Warm White LED Light Strip, 3528-16.4′ 300 LEDs, 3000K, 72 Lumens per Foot. 12V DC Ta…: $7.99
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Amazon is reportedly preparing to launch a free music streaming service
The streaming music landscape is about to get a little more fractured, with yet another deep-pocketed tech giant set to enter the field.
Amazon, sources have told Billboard, is in talks to launch an ad-supported music streaming service that could be announced as soon as this week. The company already has a popular channel through which to market the service for free — its line of Echo speakers — and the intent here seems to be to go head-to-head against Spotify.
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Emeril Lagasse makes an air fryer that’s so much more than just an air fryer
Emeril Lagasse has been doing his thing ever since he left Commander’s Place to open his own restaurant in New Orleans. What started as a single restaurant ballooned into an empire that spans from television to philanthropy, and he also now has his own line of kitchen appliances. The Emeril Lagasse Power Air Fryer 360 is a recent addition to Emeril’s lineup, and it just became available on Amazon. Think of it as the Instant Pot of air fryers — it’s terrific at cooking up crispy food without all the oil you use in a deep fryer, but it’s also a toaster oven, a rotisserie, a pizza oven, a dehydrator, and more. Definitely check it out.
Emeril Lagasse Power Air Fryer 360 Better Than Convection Ovens | Hot Air Fryer Oven, Toaster O…: $219.99
Here’s what you need to know from the product page:
- Emeril’s 9-in-1 AirFryer Oven – Replace your countertop convection oven! 5 all-over heating elements mimic a commercial-quality oven for perfect, even cooking. Most convection ovens only have 3. 12 pre-set cooking functions let you choose what you want to cook and how: custom toaster oven setting for up to 6 slices of bread, roast a whole turkey, bake desserts, air fry fried chicken, slow cooking up to 10 hours, roast vegetables, dehydrate jerky and fruit, bake crisp-crust pizza & more.
- Better Than Ordinary Convection Ovens – 360° Quick Cook Technology and five super powerful heating elements mean your meals cook evenly on all sides in a whirlwind of super-heated air for crispy, delicious flavors. No added fats, oils, or unhealthy grease required. Get chef-quality results in one compact, 1500-Watt countertop oven – 40% faster than regular ovens.
- Extra Versatile – LCD Digital Display with 12 Cooking Functions: Air fry, bake, rotisserie, dehydrate, toast, reheat, roast, broil, bagel, pizza, slow cook, and warm / reheat. Using an air fryer over a traditional deep fryer can help reduce the number of unhealthy calories you consume by up to 70% while still letting you enjoy your favorite foods.
- Stainless-Steel Construction – A sleek, state-of-the art appliance to complement your kitchen and surrounding accessories, this all-in-one air fryer, rotisserie, and dehydrator oven provides long-lasting versatility and an XL 930 cubic inch capacity. Includes a crisper tray, rotisserie spit, pizza rack, baking pan, drip tray, and cook book with recipes written by Emeril himself!
- Trusted Emeril Lagasse Quality – Every multi-purpose hot air fryer we produce is backed by chef-quality design, construction, and support to ensure it lasts through every evening meal, holiday dinner, and quick bite of delicious fries!
Emeril Lagasse Power Air Fryer 360 Better Than Convection Ovens | Hot Air Fryer Oven, Toaster O…: $219.99
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5 paid iPhone apps on sale for free on April 15th
It’s a bit later than usual, but we managed to get our list of paid iOS apps gone free in under the wire this Monday. The delay was Game of Thrones related, perhaps unsurprisingly, but with six days to go until the next episode of season 8, a bunch of free apps should help to distract you while you wait.
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How Captain America held off Thanos in ‘Infinity War,’ and what it may mean for ‘Endgame’
We’re now less than two weeks away from the superhero movie we’ve all been waiting to see, but that doesn’t mean fans have stopped coming up with Avengers: Endgame theories. Some people are still trying to guess what happens in Endgame, especially given the new morsels of information that Marvel has been feeding us for the better part of the month.. Such is the case with the following fan theory, which attempts to explain why Steve Rogers was able to resist Thanos in that final face-off in Wakanda, and its implications on what will happen next in Endgame.
Beware, however, that some Endgame spoilers may follow below.
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