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Episode 96 - The One Where Things Get Vertical, Vertical


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On this week's episode, we discuss how IGTV is vertical video - embraced or not - is taking its next step in evolution. Also, we're not saying we told it so - but Twitter has made a comeback. 

[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. Apple MacBook & MacBook Pro Keyboard Service Program: What you need to know [iMore - story by Rene Ritchie]

2. How Twitter Made The Tech World's Most Unlikely Comeback [Buzzfeed - story by Alex Kantrowitz]

3. Amazon's FreeTime Unlimited service opens up to iOS devices [The Verge - story by Makena Kelly]

4. AMC Theatres' $20 monthly subscription plan rivals MoviePass [CNN - Story by Frank Pallotta]

5. Hot Topic: Instagram launches IGTV app for creators, 1-hour video uploads [Techcrunch - story by Josh Constine]

DisHonorable Mention

  • Burger King Sorry for Food Offer to Women Who Get Impregnated by World Cup Stars [Bleacher Report - Story by Rob Goldberg]
    • Thanks to #FiveFavorites listener @LambertSteven for sharing

Honorable Mention

  • WHO classifies 'gaming disorder' as mental health condition [CNN - Story by Susan Scutti]

Five Favorites' Tweet(s) of The Week 

  • @LightningStar
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Five FavoritesBy Amir Zonozi and Chris Barrows