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Facebook Cryptocurrency Might Launch By Mid-Summer 2019

With billions of active users each month Facebook is shaping up to be a powerhouse that is here to stay. The empire continues to grow, and according to specific sources, the company is looking forward to launching new services which could make its products even more popular. According to some sources Facebook is currently working on a “Facebook cryptocurrency” which should be released by the end of the first semester of the year.

The information has been offered by Facebook employees who asked to remain anonymous to avoid any potential issues that should appear due to the breach of a non-disclosure agreement.

During the first stage of the project, WhatsApp users will be able to send that Facebook cryptocurrency to any contact. WhatsApp has over 1.5 billion active users each month, so the number of potential users for the upcoming crypto is quite large. Other sources claim that Facebook is confident enough to offer its coin to cryptocurrency exchanges which will then sell it to third-party users. Telegram, another popular messaging app, will also release a digital currency shortly, which will likely serve as a direct competitor to the potential Facebook cryptocurrency.

The Facebook cryptocurrency might make the social network more appealing for crypto enthusiasts

The market opportunities are sizeable since Facebook has the reputation and the resources needed to promote its new cryptocurrency at an international level. If the initiative is successful, the usage of cryptocurrencies across the world could grow exponentially since many users may opt to use WhatsApp to quickly send some cash without the need to use traditional services like wire transfers or Western Union.

The company led by Mark Zuckerberg has declined to answer any questions regarding the alleged Facebook cryptocurrency. It is thought that the popular decentralized protocol could be used to make the service more attractive to people who already use digital currencies in a period when Facebook is losing members.

Some already fear that the cryptocurrency could be used for nefarious purposes by third-party entities. The private nature of cryptocurrencies makes them very popular among scammers and criminals, and it is likely that the new platform could be seen as a new gold mine by some.

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USB4: Twice As Fast As USB3 And Compatible With Thunderbolt 3

The next USB has just been announced by the USB Promoter Group, and it will bring a major improvement in data transfer speed. How fast will the USB4 be?

USB4 Comes With Double the Bandwidth and Performance Compared to USB3

The next USB is said to support a speed up to 40Gbps, using two-lane operation – each of 20Gbps, and according to Digital Trends, it matches the speed of Thunderbolt 3. The USB4 will use the Thunderbolt protocol but will have different functionality.

Back in 2017, the USB 3.2 was announced, and it was recently released – but it only supports 20Gbps. With this latest announcement, everyone got a little confused – the USB 3.2 was here, and there was a new USB called USB4. Was it a new version of the 3.2? The details of the USB4 showed that it was compatible with the previous standards, such as the 3.2 and 3.1. However, the name USB4 should make it clear that it is a next-gen USB, and not the 3.2 getting a new name or a new version.

According to the USB Promoter Group Chairman, Brad Saunders, the USB aims to “deliver the best user experience combining data, display and power delivery over a user-friendly and robust cable and connector solution,” adding that the USB4 will enhance the experience and optimize it “over a single connection and enabling the further doubling of performance.”

USB4 and Thunderbolt 3

Meanwhile, Intel’s Thunderbolt protocol is being shared with USB Promoter Group, and Intel plans to enable “other chip makers to build Thunderbolt compatible silicon, royalty-free.”

USB4 and its 40Gbps will be a universal standard for all USB ports, and the Thunderbolt 3 will also be featured in more devices.

Considering the USB 3.2 needed a lot of time to be released, expect the USB4’s technical specs to be revealed at the USB Developer Days conference during the second half of the year and then perhaps be used in hardware starting with 2020-2021.

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Tesla Model Y Crossover To Be Revealed on 14 March, Says Elon Musk

This Sunday, Elon Musk was planning to surprise his friends and fans on Twitter by revealing more news about the latest Tesla vehicle, the Model Y crossover.

The car will be revealed at LA Design Studio on 14 March during an event, Elon Musk adding the following details:

“Model Y, being an SUV, is about 10% bigger than Model 3, so will cost about 10% more & have slightly less range for same battery.”

“Detailed specs & pricing will be provided, as well as test rides in Y.”

Model Y – The Reveal Is Too Early

The Model Y is the fifth vehicle created by Tesla and the second SUV after the Model X. The vehicle will also come with normal doors, and not Falcon Wing doors which were used on the Model X.

However, according to Joseph Spak, RBC Capital Markets analyst, this early unveil is not a good strategy, even if Model Y will be an in-demand product:

“[…] We view the timing of the announcement as more fodder for the bears vs being a positive catalyst for the stock. We had thought the company would unveil the vehicle closer to start of production to avoid likely cannibalization. Now, that risk seems greater.”

According to Ben Kallo, Baird analyst, the car should be available to customers a lot later, and not earlier than 18 months. But the sales could get higher if a new SUV/CUV vehicle with a competitive price appears.

Last week, Tesla announced the Model 3 with standard range battery for US$35,000, also shifting from the flashy store sales to the more cheaper online sales for a lower price on the vehicles.

The production of the Model Y could be in Nevada, at the Tesla factory that makes batteries and powertrains, reports Financial Post.

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vShare Is The Best Third-Party App Store For Android, iOS, and PC – How To Download and Install vShare

We all know that most smartphones come with a dedicated store. Android users will have the Google Play Store, while iOS ones have the App Store at hand. Those that wish to download select programs on their PC or laptop can use the Microsoft Store or Apple’s stores in case they use macOS. vShare is the best third-party app store for Android, iOS, and PC, and here’s how to download and install it on your devices.

Those official stores are great for most users, but they are far from being perfect. In some cases you may search for a particular app for hours, only to discover that it is not available on the official store, due to a variety of reasons. Sometimes the desired app is too expensive, and even if a free version exists most of the features are locked behind in-app purchases.

vShare is an alternative marketplace which offers a rich selection of apps without the need to pay for them. Users are also able to download unlocked apps, which have all the features available for free. vShare is available across the previously mentioned platforms, and the installation process is fast and clean. Below you can find a short tutorial for each platform. Follow them carefully, and the app will be up and running on your device in no time.

How To Download and Install vShare

Android

Before you attempt to install the app, it is advised to go to Settings/Security and enable the installation of apps from unknown sources. Download the APK file from a reliable source, open the file and start the installation process. After the task is finished, tap on the icon and the app will launch.

iOS

The installation process is quite simple. Download the installation file and run the installer. After the task is finished, go to Settings/Apps, and look for vShare. Tap on it and tap on the Trust this app option. Unlike other third-party app stores, vShare will work even if you are not using an iOS jailbreak solution.

PC

A dedicated vShare PC version is also available on the internet. Download and run the installer. An icon will appear on the desktop, and you can open it whenever you want.

Just to keep your activity with vShare private, it is advised to use reliable VPN solutions.

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Enable Facebook Messenger Dark Mode With Just An Emoticon

You can finally make your Facebook Messenger app on your Android or iOS phone as dark as night with just a little trick which was introduced by Facebook recently. The popular dark mode has been an option highly requested by many users, but nobody saw or heard about it rolling out. Last year in May, news of Messenger getting this mode surfaced, then in September, some users got to test it. The dark theme was only accessible by getting root access, which meant not many people actually bothered to do it.

Dark Mode on Facebook Messenger – ?

But now, to activate Facebook Messenger Dark Theme, users only need to use an emoticon in their chat when talking to a person. It’s a crescent moon (this one ?) and after exiting the app and entering again, long press on the moon emoji a popup will notify you that you can toggle this mode. Some users double tapped the moon to make this option work.

The app’s dark mode is still being tested, and it’s in progress, so some things might not be completely transformed into dark colors, but it seems to be working just fine.

A redesigned UI, integrating Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram and encrypting the messaging services will be a good step towards keeping the users interested in these apps.

According to XDA Developers, this “easter egg trick works — there are legitimate strings present inside the APK, and several of our own team members who use Facebook Messenger have managed to activate dark mode through the emoji.” This method also works on Android and iOS.

One person wrote that on iOS, the latest Messenger version, the dark mode only got activated after sending the moon emoji, leaving the app and going to the app’s settings to toggle Dark Mode on.

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