On this episode, Adobe gets robbed of the "Hot Topic" spot by Amazon's surprise event. Also, we officially record the podcast from our parent's basement — so we're legit now.  

[New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter! Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).] 

This week Five Favorites 

1. The Hero 7 is GoPro's shot at a comeback [The Verge - story by Sean O'Kane]

2. YouTube is overhauling its gaming section — and it looks more like Twitch  [Business Insider - story by Kevin Webb]

3. Adobe Gets Its Company Snaring Marketo for 4.75 billion [TechCrunch - story by Ron Miller]

4. Audiences Are Ditching Facebook for Sharing News, Favouring the "Safe Space" of Private Apps [Journalism.Co - Story by Marcela Kunova]

5. Hot Topic: Amazon's Echo devices get redesign on the way to world domination [CNET - story by Ben Rubin Fox ]

DISHonorable Mention: 

• Mother arrested for taking teenage daughter's iPhone 6 away [Newsweek - Story by James Hetherington]

Honorable Mention: 

• Google Doodle Pays Tribute to Everyone's Friend, Mr. Rogers [CNET - Story by Steven Musil]

Tweet of the Week: 

• @Zoeyoxley