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It's that Prime Day time of the year again (The 3:59, Ep. 577) Jun 25, 2019

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Plus, mobile hackers and Instagram deepfakes.

https://www.cnet.com/news/amazon-prime-day-sale-bonanza-kicks-off-july-15-will-run-for-48-hours/https://www.cnet.com/news/hackers-hit-over-a-dozen-mobile-carriers-and-could-shut-down-networks-researchers-find/https://www.cnet.com/news/instagram-chief-adam-mosseri-we-dont-have-a-policy-against-deepfakes/

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Bill Gates's top mistake? Letting Google's Android rule the world (The 3:59, Ep. 576) Jun 24, 2019

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Plus, the US may expel yet more of Huawei and a Senate bill would force big tech to disclose how much your data is worth.

https://www.cnet.com/news/bill-gates-says-microsoft-losing-to-android-was-his-greatest-mistake/

https://www.cnet.com/news/fcc-commissioner-wants-huawei-gear-out-of-us-networks/

https://www.cnet.com/news/how-much-is-your-data-worth-senators-want-tech-companies-to-tell-you/?ftag=COS-05-10aaa0b&linkId=69451997

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Is 5G safe? (The 3:59, Ep. 575) Jun 20, 2019

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We break down this critical question, talk about YouTube and regulatory scrutiny and AI-powered pizza.

https://www.cnet.com/news/5g-phones-and-your-health-what-you-need-to-know/https://www.cnet.com/news/youtube-faces-ftc-investigation-into-kids-practices-report-says/https://www.cnet.com/news/ai-out-of-mit-can-make-the-perfect-pizza-from-looking-at-a-photo/

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Samsung's Galaxy Note is coming (all while we keep waiting for the Fold) (The 3:59, Ep. 574) Jun 19, 2019

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We also discuss how CRISPR gene editing could resurrect the wooly mammoth and your car's data privacy.

https://www.cnet.com/news/samsung-eyes-galaxy-note-10-launch-on-aug-7-in-new-york/

https://www.cnet.com/news/galaxy-fold-ready-to-hit-the-market-samsung-exec-says/

https://www.cnet.com/features/using-crispr-to-resurrect-the-dead/

https://www.cnet.com/news/your-cars-data-privacy-comes-into-question-in-georgia-supreme-court-case/

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Would you use Facebook's new Libra cryptocurrency? (The 3:59, Ep. 573) Jun 18, 2019

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Plus, Palm's tiny phone is a surprise hit with kids.

https://www.cnet.com/news/facebook-aims-to-shake-up-finance-with-its-libra-cryptocurrency/https://www.cnet.com/news/palms-head-scratching-tiny-now-unlocked-phone-may-find-a-niche-with-kids/

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How to get your Instagram account back from hackers (The 3:59, Ep. 572) Jun 17, 2019

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Also, the next game you play could go on forever, plus how veterans are using smart homes.

https://www.cnet.com/news/instagram-is-making-it-easier-to-get-your-account-back-from-hackers/https://www.cnet.com/news/the-next-game-you-play-may-never-end/

https://www.cnet.com/news/a-smart-home-suited-for-a-wounded-veteran-assistive-technology/

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Google’s Pixel 4 gets a really, really early tease (The 3:59, Ep. 571) Jun 13, 2019

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We talk Pixel 4, altered videos and social networks and a crazy $1,200 smart oven hood.

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T-Mobile and Sprint's mega merger hits another stumbling block (The 3:59, Ep. 570) Jun 12, 2019

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We break down the fate of the two carriers and offer an update on Nintendo from E3.

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Can tech giants like Facebook and Google really be broken up? (The 3:59, Ep. 569) Jun 11, 2019

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We examine the heightened scrutiny over tech giants and look at the one-year anniversary of the net neutrality laws getting struck down.

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Our E3 breakdown: Microsoft's Project Scarlett looks crazy powerful (The 3:59, Ep. 568) Jun 10, 2019

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Also, Keanu Reeves at E3 and Amazon drones.

-E3 rundownhttps://www.cnet.com/news/new-xbox-project-scarlett-8k-120-fps-ssd-coming-in-2020-microsoft-says-e3-2019/https://www.cnet.com/news/keanu-reeves-to-star-in-cyberpunk-2077-release-date-april-2020/

-Amazon robotshttps://www.cnet.com/news/amazons-scout-delivery-robots-cute-friendly-and-intentionally-boring/

-Amazon quiet droneshttps://www.cnet.com/news/amazon-reveals-its-newest-prime-air-drone-design/

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