There is no denying the fact that in today’s world, we are all highly dependent on social media for everything, be it to check all the latest trends or to keep an eye on what people are up to. A sudden technical glitch with any of our favorite platforms leaves us all restless. Recently, tech giant Facebook said that due to a bug, the app would automatically send friend requests to everyone and anyone whose profile you visited. So everybody who loves to stalk people they know, be careful!
Users’ Reactions
This technical glitch created havoc among Facebook users; after all, they had to say stop spying on that kid in their class they never liked or stop watching what their ex is up to. The news of the glitch was shared by some users on Twitter when they checked that Facebook had automatically sent a request to the people they were stalking. One of the users asked if anyone else was experiencing the same glitch or if it was just him who chose the wrong night to go through his yearbook and stalk. Another user added, “No more stalking the ex; leave them alone.”
The Team’s Response
As soon as the tech giant found out about the bug, they took immediate action to resolve it. They profusely apologized to their users and mentioned that the app update triggered the glitch. One of Meta’s spokespeople apologized to all its users and explained that they have fixed all the bugs in their recent app update, due to which all these unwanted requests were sent out. The company also requested that the users thoroughly review their pending requests to make sure there are no strange requests there. As happy as we are that we can put this drama behind us, we have to agree that it definitely gave everybody quite the scare.
Space Hotels Might Be a Reality As Early As 2025
It seems that staying in space is no longer only reserved for only the astronauts and Jeff Bezos. Two new space stations have been announced by Orbital Assembly Corporation that will be designed to accommodate space tourism. If you’re one of those people who have dreamt of luxury in the outer world, it seems your dreams can be fulfilled, maybe as soon as 2025!
The Idea
The idea was first floated in 2019 by The Gateway Foundation, for a space hotel whose goal was to have a facility up in space like a business park. This will serve as a base for offices and tourists, a home away from home. Tim Alatorre, the COO of Orbital Assembly, has stated that the aim has always been to make it possible for people to live, work, and thrive in space. While the topic of sending non-astronauts into outer space is an ongoing debate, many scientists believe that it will open the doors for the advancement of technologies, as well as promote the venture itself.
The Space Hotels
The two space stations are named Pioneer and Voyager, respectively. Pioneer, the smaller of the two, will be able to house 28 people and will also have research facilities available for rent. Voyager, which is scheduled to open in 2027, is set to hold up to a whopping 400 people. Both the stations are furnished to resemble luxury hotels on Earth. Voyager’s renderings also feature a restaurant and suites with a view of our home planet. Both stations will also have hybrid microgravity. Tourists will be able to drink their cup of coffee without having to be strapped down, but may still feel some weightlessness. The center of the station will have no gravity, but it will slowly increase as one moves further away from the center. According to Alatorre, the company currently sees the two stations as the ultimate eco-tourism destination.