Facebook just can’t catch a break. The target of myriad investigations, scandals and user ire that’s led to a steady migration away from the main app, the biggest social network in the world confirmed Thursday that the widespread outage that affected all of Facebook’s assorted properties the previous day, from Facebook itself to Messenger and Instagram, was caused by a “server configuration change.”

That may sound like a somewhat innocuous mishap, but what it led to was Facebook’s worst outage ever — one that brought with it all sorts of spillover effects, including the hit that countless small businesses which advertise on Facebook felt, as well as rival platforms like Telegram seeing a spike in sign-ups.

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The Philips Hue LightStrip Plus is awesome because it can be installed anywhere, it has 16 million possible colors you can configure from your smartphone, and it can also be controlled using your voice with Alexa or Google Assistant. The MagicLight LED Strip Light is awesome for all the same reasons. So why would you choose one over the other? The answer is simple: You can get three MagicLight LED Strip Lights for the price of one Philips Hue LightStrip Plus!

MagicLight LED Strip Lights, WiFi Wireless Smart Phone Controlled Light Strip Kit 16.4ft 150led…: $29.95

Here are the bullet points from the product page:

• Compatible with Alexa & Google Assistant: Voice Control Your MagicLight WiFi Strip Light with Amazon Echo or Echo Dot and Google Assistant.
• Works with IOS/Android: Personalize Your Lights to Match Your Mood, Control it Remotely When You are not at Home, DIY Your Lights Depending on Various Events by Connecting it to IFTTT.
• Various Modes: Color Palette, Group Control, Music Mode, Timer, Dimmable, MIC Function, DIY Mode, Scene Mode …It is great for holidays and events like Christmas, Halloween, Parties etc.
• Applications: Showcase, Residential, Office, Hotel, Shop, TV Backlighting, Exhibition Room, Landscaping, Indoor, Dining Room, Bed Room, Upstairs, Kitchen, Porch, Desk, and Living Room etc.
• What You Get: 12V UL Listed Transformer + 16.4Ft 150LEDs IP65 Flexible RGB Strip Light + WiFi Control Box with 24Key Remote. 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee for Any Reason + 18 Month Warranty for Quality-Related Issues.

MagicLight LED Strip Lights, WiFi Wireless Smart Phone Controlled Light Strip Kit 16.4ft 150led…: $29.95

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1. You can get 3 of these 16-foot smart LED light strips for the price of one Philips Hue LightStrip Plus

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Marvel on Thursday morning released the second trailer for Avengers: Endgame, which is almost exactly when we expected it. After all, recent leaks said a brand new trailer would arrive shortly after Captain Marvel’s theatrical debut. The second trailer follows the same script Marvel used for the first Endgame trailer, getting the same message across: the world is in pain, the Avengers are suffering, but they’re not going to give up.

We’re treated to an amalgam of scenes taken from previous MCU films in the form of flashbacks, brand new Avengers 4 scenes that deliver tiny clues about what’s going to happen next, and lots of new hairstyles. Interestingly, the trailer confirms that the Avengers will indeed wear new suits like the one Hank Pym wore to travel to the Quantum Realm in Ant-Man and the Wasp, and Captain Marvel finally appears in this trailer. This explains why Marvel wasn’t able to release the new trailer before the Captain Marvel premiere. That said, let’s look at everything Marvel is willing to disclose about Endgame in this new clip as we dissect it shot by shot.

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We would call the Logitech Z906 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System the best-kept secret on Amazon, but it’s really not a secret. In fact, the Z906 system has been Amazon’s best-selling surround sound speaker system for years now. It’s easy to see why, considering you get up to 1,000 watts of power and wonderfully clear sound quality for just $399 while similar systems can easily cost $1,000 or more. But forget that $399 retail price, because Amazon is discounting the Z906 system to just $259 right now!

Logitech Z906 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System – THX, Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Certified: $258.70

Here’s more info from the product page:

• 5.1 digital surround sound: Hear every detail in your Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks the way the studio intended. Sub woofer: 165 Watts
• THX-certified home theater speakers: Your assurance of true cinema-quality sound. Satellites : 4 x 67 W, wall mountable
• Delivers a continuous 500 watts of power, with the ability to deliver a peak of 1,000 watts under certain circumstances: Thunderous, room-shaking audio with deep bass you can feel
• Flexible setup: Connect up to six devices—computer, music player, TV, game console and more; Infared remote
• Easy sound control: Compact control console and wireless remote let you instantly personalize your surround-sound experience
• System Requirements: Works with any device with either a headphone jack (3.5mm), RCA, six-channel direct, digital coaxial input or optical inputs. Signal to noise ratio, A-weighted: >95dB

Logitech Z906 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System – THX, Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Certified: $258.70

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Apple today confirmed that WWDC 2019 will kick off on Monday, June 3 and will run through Friday, June 7. Per usual, we can expect Apple at WWDC this year to unveil updated versions of iOS, macOS, tvOS and watchOS. Apple’s developer conference this year will take place at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose.

“WWDC 2019 will deliver the latest Apple news from the keynote stage and celebrate the breakthrough work of developers who are creating new experiences in areas including machine learning, augmented reality, health and fitness, and more.” Apple’s press release reads in part. “This year’s program will feature technical sessions, hands-on labs and guest speakers to provide Apple’s existing developer community and the next generation of app developers with the knowledge and tools to help turn their next great idea into reality.”

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The migration of Xbox Live to new platforms has officially begun, as Microsoft announced Thursday that it will launch a new software development kit (SDK) for developers to include Xbox Live functionality in their mobile games on iOS and Android. According to The Verge, this includes features like achievements, Gamerscore, friends lists, clubs, and family settings. Developers will be able to pick and choose which elements they want to add.

However deeply the developers choose to integrate Xbox Live into their games, the users will be able to access all of them with a single Microsoft Account sign-in. Microsoft will use the same identity network it uses on other platforms to support privacy, safety, and let users set up child accounts for underage gamers.

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1. Microsoft is bringing Xbox Live to mobile games on iOS and Android

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The Galaxy S10 hasn’t even been out a week yet, but Samsung is already looking toward the future. In a briefing this week, Samsung made it clear that while the Infinity-O display of the S10 is a “milestone,” it’s also a stepping stone on the path to a true full-screen display — one unimpeded by hole punches or bezels.

“Punching a hole in the OLED display is a very challenging technology,” explained Yang Byung-duk, vice president of Samsung’s Mobile Communication R&D Group Display, according to Yonhap News Agency. “We tried the technology for Galaxy’s 10th anniversary model and think the strategy worked as a result.”

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1. Samsung is getting closer to making full-screen phones a reality

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AirPods are wonderful. We love AirPods. They sound great and the design is sleek, but there’s one big problem with them that we’re not very happy about. Since they’re made out of smooth plastic, they don’t keep a good seal in your ears so all the bass leaks out. Silicone tips exist for a reason, and if you require them on your earbuds like we do then you should definitely check out the SoundPEATS True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds. Oh, and did we mention they only cost $28.49 after you clip the 5% coupon instead of $159 like AirPods?

SoundPEATS True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds in-Ear Stereo Bluetooth Headphones Wireless Earphone…: $28.49

Here are the highlights from the product page:

• [TWS & BLUETOOTH 5.0] – Adopt global professional Realtek chipset, true wireless design with latest Bluetooth 5.0, the SoundPEATS TrueFree wireless earbuds own fast and stable transmission without tangling.
• [SINGLE & COUPLE] – Support working together to enjoy stereo sound, or using one earbud only for preference or driving safety. Different from the previous version or other brand, the TrueFree wireless earbuds provide HiFi stereo sound at both music and phone calls.
• [ONE-STEP PAIRING] – Born to offer you every convenience, the earbuds are built with very easy operation. Pull out the earbuds from charging case and hit on Bluetooth list. That’s how easily you get the earbuds paired.
• [EXTENDED PLAYTIME] – Compact and lightweight magnetic charging case for you to carry the earbuds around. 3.5 hours playtime per charge and 15 hours in total, the earbuds strive to keep you company longer.
• [BIG IN SMALL] – SoundPEATS TrueFree wireless earbuds fulfill all your fantasy and needs about Bluetooth earphones. As long as your device is with Bluetooth version above 4.0, you can use it with the earbuds. SoundPEATS provides 12 months hassle-free warranty to ensure the enjoyment of your purchase.

SoundPEATS True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds in-Ear Stereo Bluetooth Headphones Wireless Earphone…: $28.49

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It didn’t take long for many of the world’s airlines and air travel governing bodies to issue a ban on Boeing’s 737 MAX 8 commercial airliner after a crash in Ethiopia took the lives of 157 people. China, Australia, and the UK were some of the first big names to issue bans, and now that the US and Canada have followed suit, there are no longer any 737 MAX 8 aircraft in the skies anywhere in the world.

Plane tracking app Flightradar24 has been following the status of all the 737 MAX 8 aircraft, and overnight there was just one flight left in the skies. That plane safely landed in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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1. Every single Boeing 737 Max 8 has now been grounded

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Thursday’s roundup of the day’s best daily deals is one of the best we’ve managed to put together in a long time. Highlights include Anker’s best fast wireless charging stand for $16.79 and they company’s best wireless charging pad for only $13.29 after you clip the 5% coupon, Amazon’s best-selling Bluetooth earbuds for an all-time low of $14.99 when you clip the $5 coupon, $50 off the Sony noise-cancelling wireless headphones that blow away Bose, brand new iPad tablets for just $240, $140 off the best-selling surround sound system on Amazon, our favorite cable modem for only $45, Alexa and Google enabled smart plugs for $7.99 each when you buy a 4-pack, a one-day sale on refurbs of Dyson’s V7 Motorhead cordless vacuum, a popular Acer Chromebook for only $169, lightning-fast Samsung EVO 128GB microSD cards for $21 each, and plenty more. Check out all of today’s top deals below.

Anker Fast Wireless Charger, 10W Wireless Charging Stand, Qi-Certified, Compatible iPhone XR/Xs…: $16.79

Wireless Charger, Anker 10W Qi-Certified Wireless Charging Pad, Compatible iPhone Xs Max/XR/XS/…: $13.29

Mpow Flame Bluetooth Headphones Waterproof IPX7, Wireless Earbuds Sport, Richer Bass HiFi Stere…: $19.99

Sony WH1000XM3 Bluetooth Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones, Black WH-1000XM3/B (Certified Ref…: $299.99

Apple iPad (Wi-Fi, 32GB) – Silver (Latest Model): $249.99

Logitech Z906 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System – THX, Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Certified: $258.70

NETGEAR CM500-1AZNAS (16×4) DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem, Max download speeds of 686Mbps, Certified f…: $44.99

Samsung 128GB 100MB/s (U3) MicroSD EVO Select Memory Card with Adapter (MB-ME128GA/AM): $20.99

Smart Plug Works with Alexa Google Assistant IFTTT for Voice Control, Teckin Mini Smart Outlet…: $31.99

eufy Lumos Smart Bulb by Anker, Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, No Hub Required,…: $12.99

Dyson V7 Motorhead HEPA Cordless Vacuum: $189.99

Acer Chromebook 11, Celeron N3060, 11.6″ HD, 4GB DDR3L, 16GB Storage, CB3-132-C4VV: $169.00

Acer Chromebook Spin 13 CP713-1WN-53NF 2-in-1 Convertible, 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8250U, 13.5″ 2…: $649.99

All-new Kindle Paperwhite – Now Waterproof with 2x the Storage – Includes Special Offers: $99.99

SanDisk 500GB Extreme Portable External SSD – USB-C, USB 3.1 – SDSSDE60-500G-G25: $99.99

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1. Today’s top deals: $13 fast wireless charger, $15 Bluetooth earbuds, $169 Chromebook, $250 iPad, more

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