Episode 73 - The One With The Final Besos On this week's episode, Chris pitches the idea of Amazon reality show in which 20 eligible cities try to win its heart. Also, the "dishonorable mention" wah wah wah sound is broken - so we sing it ourselves. You happy?  [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about on this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter!] 

This week's Five Favorites: 

1. Apple plans new U.S. campus, to pay $38 billion in foreign cash taxes[Reuters - story by Stephen Nellis]

2. 39 million Americans reportedly own a voice-activated smart speaker [The Verge - story by Thuy Ong]

3. Time spent in apps grew just 6% last year, down from 11% in 2016 [Techcrunch  - Story by Sarah Perez]

4. Amazon Chooses 20 Finalists for Second Headquarters [New York Times - story by Nick Wingfield]

5. Hot Topic: 

Honorable Mention

• Amazon Go [Recode]

DISHonorable Mention

• Google's art selfies aren't available in Illinois. Here's why. [Chicago Tribune]

Five Favorites' Tweet(s) of The Week 

• @Recode (with a h/t to SNL)

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