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F8 2019

F8 is Facebook’s annual developer conference. Developers come from around the world to learn of new developments from top Facebook executives including Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg. In recent years the event has been held at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose.

The 5 biggest announcements from Facebook’s F8 developer conference keynoteThe 5 biggest announcements from Facebook’s F8 developer conference keynote
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Facebook’s Portal is getting WhatsApp support and launching internationallyFacebook’s Portal is getting WhatsApp support and launching internationally
The Oculus Quest and Oculus Rift S launch on May 21st, and preorders open todayThe Oculus Quest and Oculus Rift S launch on May 21st, and preorders open today
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Facebook is redesigning its core app around the two parts people actually like to useFacebook is redesigning its core app around the two parts people actually like to use
Facebook Messenger is coming to the desktopFacebook Messenger is coming to the desktop
Instagram is launching a camera redesign and dedicated shopping tags for creatorsInstagram is launching a camera redesign and dedicated shopping tags for creators
The next version of Facebook Messenger will be radically smallerThe next version of Facebook Messenger will be radically smaller
Instagram will test hiding public like counts in CanadaInstagram will test hiding public like counts in Canada
Facebook adds ‘secret crushes’ so you can see which friends are thirsting after youFacebook adds ‘secret crushes’ so you can see which friends are thirsting after you
Oculus Rift S review: a swan song for first-generation VR

A great new tracking system and some smaller trade-offs

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Oculus Quest review: a great system with a frustrating compromise
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A good self-contained headset with some basic limitations

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Facebook keeps asking whether its keynote makes people like FacebookFacebook keeps asking whether its keynote makes people like Facebook
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the ‘future is private’Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the ‘future is private’
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How to watch Facebook’s F8 developer conferenceHow to watch Facebook’s F8 developer conference
All of the news from Facebook’s F8 developer conferenceAll of the news from Facebook’s F8 developer conference
Facebook could beat Tinder just by getting users to meet in real lifeFacebook could beat Tinder just by getting users to meet in real life
Match Group responds to Facebook’s new dating feature with Russia and privacy insultsMatch Group responds to Facebook’s new dating feature with Russia and privacy insults
WhatsApp is getting stickers and group video callsWhatsApp is getting stickers and group video calls
The 5 biggest announcements from Facebook’s F8 developer conference keynoteThe 5 biggest announcements from Facebook’s F8 developer conference keynote
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Oculus TV will let you stream ESPN, Showtime, and more in VROculus TV will let you stream ESPN, Showtime, and more in VR
Instagram will allow third parties to create custom AR filtersInstagram will allow third parties to create custom AR filters
Instagram will now filter out bullying commentsInstagram will now filter out bullying comments
Instagram Stories get GoPro and Spotify integration with more apps comingInstagram Stories get GoPro and Spotify integration with more apps coming
Facebook is taking on Tinder with new dating featuresFacebook is taking on Tinder with new dating features
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Facebook Messenger adds Spanish translations and new AR effects for businessesFacebook Messenger adds Spanish translations and new AR effects for businesses
Video calls are coming to InstagramVideo calls are coming to Instagram
Facebook is letting apps back in through the review process againFacebook is letting apps back in through the review process again
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Facebook’s F8 website, along with event live stream, goes down just as keynote kicks offFacebook’s F8 website, along with event live stream, goes down just as keynote kicks off
How to watch Mark Zuckerberg’s keynote at Facebook’s F8 developer conferenceHow to watch Mark Zuckerberg’s keynote at Facebook’s F8 developer conference
As controversy swirls, Facebook dials down the swagger on its developer conferenceAs controversy swirls, Facebook dials down the swagger on its developer conference

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