Users around the world began reporting Thursday afternoon that they’re unable to access their Instagram accounts, with the Facebook-owned photo-sharing service apparently suffering a major outage.

The problems didn’t appear to be uniform, with some users saying they couldn’t perform searches on the site or uses certain parts, while some users appear not to be able to access the service altogether.

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Instagram is down, so users are flocking to Twitter to complain originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 13 Jun 2019 at 18:17:47 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Time was, Amazon led the way in pushing the e-commerce industry towards a consumer expectation that delivery should be free. Then came the push for a two-day delivery option, and now that Amazon is starting to move into an expansion of same-day delivery, its biggest retail competitors — like Walmart and Target — are following suit.

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Target expands same-day delivery to basically everyone in order to combat Amazon originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 13 Jun 2019 at 18:04:14 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope is finally nearing the end of an absolutely incredible journey. The spacecraft has been peering deep into space for well over a decade and a half, and it’s outlived its original planned mission timeline by over 11 years. In that time, it’s made some incredible discoveries and offered scientists new insights into the workings of some of our nearby planetary neighbors as well as distant objects we can only dream of one day visiting.

Now, with its planned decommissioning scheduled for January 30, 2020, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is taking a look back at its incredible journey, while offering some technical insight into why the still-functional telescope will have to be shut down.

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NASA’s Spitzer telescope refuses to die originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 13 Jun 2019 at 17:29:59 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember those gorgeous Pixel 4 renders that showed us a phone featuring a dual-lens hole-punch display on the front, a la Samsung’s Galaxy S10? It turns out that was a real Pixel 4 design prototype, according to a brand new report, although it’s not what Google landed on for the final design. Also, remember that rumor that said Google had three distinct design teams working on the Pixel 4? Apparently, that’s true too.

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New leak says Google built three different Pixel 4 prototypes before settling on a design originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 13 Jun 2019 at 17:06:03 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Smartphone-connected sous video cookers can easily cost $150 or more. For example, the Joule model everyone loves sells for $200. But if you really think about it, is there any meaningful benefit to connecting your sous vide to your smartphone? Here’s a better idea: save yourself between $80 and $130 by getting an Instant Pot SSV800 Accu Slim Sous Vide Immersion Circulator. Trust us, you’ll be glad you did.

Instant Pot SSV800 Accu Slim Sous Vide Immersion Circulator, 6 or 8 quart: $70.00

Here’s what you need to know from the product page:

• Creates quality dishes – Accu slim sous vide immersion Circulator prepares high-end restaurant quality dishes at home, turning home cooks into gourmet chefs
• Consistent cooking – Accu slim sous vide immersion Circulator creates and maintains an even and accurately controlled cooking water-bath for perfect cooking results Each and every time
• Sous vide cooks easily, cooking times range from 10 minutes to 72 hours and temperature ranges from 104F – 195F/ 40C – 90C
• Easy-to-use – easy-to-read display, touch-screen digital controls, lightweight stainless steel with a rubber coating on the handle
• Active pump system – Accu slim sous vide circulates water without relying on convection currents, resulting in uniformly heated water bath free of hot or cool spots
• Includes a 12V DC motor – extremely quietly and has enhanced durability in comparison to standard AC motors used. Motor stops when removed from the water
• Clamps securely – to the 6 and 8 quart inner pot either in or out of the Instant Pot, and can be used with or without an Instant Pot
• Easy-to-clean – secure stand up design and removable stainless steel skirt, almost no cleaning required, simply wash and air Dry The skirt
• Power supply: 120V – 60Hz

Instant Pot SSV800 Accu Slim Sous Vide Immersion Circulator, 6 or 8 quart: $70.00

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Instant Pot’s $70 sous vide cooker is half the price of rivals originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 13 Jun 2019 at 16:43:44 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Studies focusing on potential links between consumption of red meat and overall life expectancy have long suggested that eating a lot of red meat — especially if it’s been processed — may increase overall mortality.

Consumption of processed red meat has been implicated in the rise of cardiovascular health issues in the past, and a new study seems to strongly support those earlier findings. The study, which was published in the journal BMJ, utilized health data and dietary habits of over 80,000 men and women, tracking the changes in red meat intake to draw broad trends over time.

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Switch up your protein sources to live longer, study says originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 13 Jun 2019 at 16:20:02 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you’re looking to give the sound on any TV in your house a big upgrade but you don’t want to cough up a ton of cash in the process, boy oh boy do we have a killer deal for you. Amazon is selling the VIZIO SB2920-C6 29-Inch 2.0 Channel Sound Bar right now for just $78.99. Yes, that means you can add excellent Vizio sound quality to your TV for well under $100! This model launched at $120, and $78.99 is its lowest price since Black Friday. Definitely grab one at this price while you can.

VIZIO SB2920-C6 29-Inch 2.0 Channel Sound Bar: $78.99

Here are the key details from the product page:

• 95 dB of room-filling, crystal clear sound with less than 1% total harmonic distortion. Sound Bar Frequency: 70 Hz – 19 KHz
• Built-in Bluetooth lets you lose the wires and listen to your music with a tap of a finger
• Easy upgrade that boosts sound with a powerful punch
• Premium audio with DTS Studio SoundTM, DTS Tru Volume TM and DTS TruSurroundTM
• Easy Setup – Connect the Sound Bar to your TV using one of the included cables. Refer user manual for troubleshooting steps.

VIZIO SB2920-C6 29-Inch 2.0 Channel Sound Bar: $78.99

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You’d have to be crazy to pass up this Vizio soundbar at $79 originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 13 Jun 2019 at 15:57:07 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Anyone who opens YouTube can find countless videos of children reacting with glee and amusement when conversing with Alexa, the digital voice assistant that powers Amazon’s smart speaker products. That’s to be expected, given that Amazon quickly solidified an entrenched market leadership position in the smart speaker category, with its line of Echo devices and the like now a staple of many ordinary consumers’ homes.

But is there a privacy cost to that ubiquity? A pair of lawsuits seeking class-action status against Amazon would argue, emphatically, yes.

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Amazon is being sued over claims that Alexa ‘routinely records’ children originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 13 Jun 2019 at 15:34:44 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Wi-Fi smart plugs that let you control all of the devices around your house with Alexa and Google Assistant are a dime a dozen, but smart plugs that are also compatible with Apple HomeKit are far less common. On top of that, they’re almost always so much more expensive than other smart outlets. If you want to control your fans, lamps, coffee makers, or anything else with Siri instead of just Alexa, definitely check out the VOCOlinc Smart Plug. 2-packs are available right now on Amazon for just $29.99, which means they’re just $15 a piece!

VOCOlinc Smart Plug, Wi-Fi Mini Outlet Socket, Works with HomeKit (iOS12 or +), Alexa & Google…: $29.99

Here are the highlights from the product page:

• Smart Controls > Works with HomeKit, Alexa and Google Assistant; LinkWise app supports both iOS and Android
• Compact Design > Small enough that the second socket never gets blocked off
• Set Schedules > Schedule to switch on/off your electronic(s) automatically
• Hub-Free & Remote Access (conditional) > No hub required; control from nearly anywhere via an Apple TV/HomPod/iPad (iOS) or VOCOlinc Cloud (Android)
• Note: SmartBar requires iOS 12+ or Android 4.3+ and a secured 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network; make sure your mobile device is connected stably to internet while pairing; use LinkWise app to keep your firmware up to date and connect to VOCOlinc cloud for troubleshooting services; feel free to contact support@vocolinc.com for inquiries

VOCOlinc Smart Plug, Wi-Fi Mini Outlet Socket, Works with HomeKit (iOS12 or +), Alexa & Google…: $29.99

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This $15 smart plug lets you control practically anything with Siri originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 13 Jun 2019 at 15:11:46 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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