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Facebook is testing an official way to sell goods in Groups

Dec17
by on December 17, 2014 at 9:16 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

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A new feature that’s appeared for some Facebook users allows them to sell goods using a new “Sell Something” option when posting to a group. The new selling option appears alongside the normal “Write Post” button on some Facebook groups and asks the user to share what’s for sale, the price, a description of the item, pictures and pick up/delivery options. Once you share the post, it formats the details nicely and others can comment with offers or discussion like a normal post would allow. The new feature appears to be an attempt to bring order to groups made with the…

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PocketQube Kit lets you build satellites for less than $6,000

Dec17
by on December 17, 2014 at 9:06 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Insider, KIT, makers, PocketQube, Product Launches, satellites, Space

PocketQube Kit
If Interstellar infected you with a renewed passion for space, the PocketQube Kit could be the thing for you. Developed by a Glasgow-based startup, it includes all the components needed to build a micro-satellite. PocketQube satellites are 5cm cubes that hold the record for being the smallest spacecraft to be successfully launched into and operated in orbit. They were first proposed by Professor Bob Twiggs of Morehead State University as a means of tackling the cost of launching satellites for university groups on a tight budget. There are currently four PocketQubes in orbit after a successful launch on a Russian…

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