The One With AirPods for Fish

On this week's episode — the Fyre Festival returns to the podcast - now with a bit of FOMO. Also, messenger tools are in-focus as Google and Facebook make moves. 

[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's Five Favorites 

1. Apple’s next AirPods will support hands-free ‘Hey Siri’ voice commands [The Verge - story by Chris Welch]

2. R.I.P — Google Hangouts begins wind-down this year — but service will live on in Chat and Meet spinoffs  [Android Police story by Rose Behar]

3. Zuckerberg Plans to Integrate WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger [NYT story by Mike Issac]

4. The world's biggest YouTube stars told us they're burning out because of the unrelenting pressure to post new videos [Business Insider - Story by Lindsay Dodgson]

5. Hot Topic: FYRE FESTIVAL DOCUMENTARIES DISSECT ATTENDEES'—AND YOUR—FOMO [Wired - story by Andrea Valdez]

DISHonorable Mention(s)

Austin teen arrested for robbing a bank after using a Jump scooter as his getaway vehicle  [Verge by Nick Statt]

Honorable Mention: 

 Hulu drops to just $5.99 per month after Netflix’s price hikes [ The Verge - Story by Chris Welch]

Social of the Week [Twitter]