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On this week's (very special) second episode, we cover all the new announcements from Apple's latest Keynote event including the new Apple X (that's ten, not an X). Don't try to tell someone in an Apple Store otherwise. This is not your standard episode of Five Favorites! Topics Discussed:

1. New Apple Park HQ

2. Apple Watch 3 Series GPS + Cellular

3. Apple TV 4K

4. Apple iPhone 8 Apple + iPhone 8 Plus

5. Apple iPhone X

6. AirPower Wireless Charging Mat

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On this week's episode, we are equally amused and disturbed by what people search after viewing the latest Super Mario video game trailer. Also, there's no Apple here - stay tuned later today for a special Five Favorites Apple Keynote episode!

This week's Five Favorites:

1. GoPro Hero 6 Black leaks again, will shoot 240 fps slow motion at 1080p [The Verge]

2. Google's Next Pixel Smartphones Arrive October 4th [Engadget]

3. Nike and the NBA unveil connected jerseys… and they're super cool [TechCrunch]

4. SHOCK DATA: Thousands React to Mario's Nipples in Super Mario Odyssey Promotion [Brandwatch] (thanks to Five Favorite's listener, Jeff Higgins, for the heads-up)

5. Hot Topic: Google and Alphabet Poised To Invest $1 Billion In Lyft [Gas2]

Honorable Mention(s)

• No More Autoplay Video in Chrome

DISHonorable Mention(s)

• Alibaba Founder Jack Ma Has Set a New Bar for Tech CEO Weirdness

Five Favorites' Tweet(s) of The Week

• @ComicPrintUK

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Brett Pucino is a Brand Strategist and Career Brand Consultant at Breakthrough Career Coaching. In addition to his work as career services professional, he also works as a ghostwriter. He has been interested in writing since he was young and has proven to be a skilled one both digitally and in-print (though you may not have even known you've read this work!).

Hear his story on this week's episode. And of course, Why Does He Social?!

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On this week's episode, your hosts kick-off the new season of Five Favorites! Also, Chris debates whether Apple's new facial unlock will be able to tell if it's him with and without makeup.

This week's Five Favorites:

1. New iPhone names are reportedly iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus [CNet]

2. Settlers of Catan is ready for virtual reality [VentureBeat]

3. Even more US adults now getting news from social media, says Pew [TechCrunch]

4. Drones Play Increasing Role in Harvey Recovery Efforts [Wall Street Journal]

5. Hot Topic: [CNet]

Honorable Mention(s)

• Tesla flips a switch to increase the range of some cars in Florida to help people evacuate [TechCrunch]

DISHonorable Mention(s)

• A bunch of pranksters (as per Lilitz Borough Police Department)

Five Favorites' Tweet(s) of The Week

• @Madonna

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Jennifer Patel is Senior Director (of Community Development) for Union Health (LLC). With a current professional focus on training and community, I had the pleasure of running into Jenn at Innocon in New York City. In addition to her time in community development, Patel has also worked at St. John's and Hofstra University.

Hear her story on this week's episode. And of course, Why Does She Social?!

Share your thoughts on this week's episode with #WhyISocial Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or Google Follow at @WhyISocial. Connect with Jenn on Twitter and LinkedIn.

If you know someone who deserves their story told, let me know! Tweet me at @CBarrows or @WhyISocial using #WhyISocialGuest Interested in being a part of the Why I Social family? Why I Social is currently considering sponsors - inquire at @[email protected] for additional information.

On this week's episode, we celebrate one year of the Five Favorites podcast. Also, Zonozi gets ready to tie the knot! If you aren't driving - bust out a drink for this one - and let's celebrate.

This week's Five Favorites:

1. YouTube gets a new logo, Material Design on desktop, and more mobile app features [VentureBeat]

2. Instagram Posts With Multiple Photos Can now be Portrait or Landscape [AdWeek]

3. Here's everything we learned from Uber's first all-staff meeting with its new CEO today [Recode]

4. Google ARCore Brings Augmented Reality to Android [VRScout]

5. Hot Topic: Microsoft and Amazon partner to integrate Alexa and Cortana digital assistants [The Verge]

Honorable Mention(s)

• Amazon Cuts Whole Foods Prices as Much as 43% on First Day [Bloomberg]

DISHonorable Mention(s)

• Our favorite picks of the first season

Five Favorites' Tweet(s) of The Week

• @PJWiss

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Jackie Vetrano is the Social Media Coordinator for Skidmore College. In addition to being a member of host Chris Barrows' eduWeb team this year, she has also served as Customer Service Manager (for Merit Inc.) and has worked in social media since 2013.

Hear her story on this week's episode. And of course, Why Does She Social?!

Share your thoughts on this week's episode with #WhyISocial Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google and Otto Radio. Follow at @WhyISocial. Connect with Jackie on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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On this week's episode, we anticipate our one-year anniversary episode next week. Also, we get a bit passionate about the state of influencer marketing. Just a little bit, though (that's what she said).

This week's Five Favorites:

1. We might know the iPhone 8 keynote date [Cult Of Mac]

2. SNES Classic pre-orders are skipping Toys R Us [SlashGear]

3. Introducing Linkedin Video [LinkedIn]

4. Android O is now officially Android Oreo [The Verge]

5. Hot Topic: Samsung Galaxy Note Announces Features, Price and Release Date [The Verge]

Honorable Mention(s)

• Twitter helps flood victims in Houston [USA Today]
  • As an aside, our thoughts and prayers to all those who have been impacted.

DISHonorable Mention(s)

• "My Eyes Hurt" search on Google following eclipse [The Next Web]

Five Favorites' Tweet(s) of The Week

• @damoon_
• @simoncholland

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Cat Trestini is a freelance social media strategist living in the Orlando area. Cat's New Jersey roots remain strong - including her time at Rutgers - and has made a major impact on her career. She also recently returned from Joel Renner (Episode 29)'s latest Social Roadtrip.

Hear her story on this week's episode. And of course, Why Does She Social?!

Share your thoughts on this week's episode with #WhyISocial Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google and Otto Radio. Follow at @WhyISocial. Connect with Cat on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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On this week's episode, Martin Lieberman plays the role of Amir Zonozi for a week. Also, neither one of us has a clue what we're doing for the eclipse.

This week's Five Favorites:

1. New Feature Lets You Make Voice Calls On Your Google Home [Google]

2. Applebee's tried to be cool, failed, and now it's moving on with its life [QZ]

3. NASA will stream 360 degree video of eclipse [Business Insider]

4. Google Brings Q/A to Google Maps [TechCrunch]

5. Hot Topic: Apple sets $1 billion budget for original TV shows [Engadget]

Honorable Mention(s)

• Some hero put the Snapchat hot dog in the 'Baby Driver' trailer and made it so much better [USA Today]

DISHonorable Mention(s)

• An unlucky photographer at Fenway

Five Favorites' Tweet of The Week

• @Yankees

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