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The 404 Show 1,571: The Night Cable, Amazon Fire Stick, NFC controversy, BTTF contest (podcast)

Today we're trying to understand why the Night Cable is so popular, uncover some new NFC controversy and take a look at the new Amazon Fire Stick. Also, this week we're debuting a few contests, so be sure to tune in to find out how you can win prizes!

Jeff Bakalar Editor at Large
Jeff is CNET Editor at Large and a host for CNET video. He's regularly featured on CBS and CBSN. He founded the site's longest-running podcast, The 404 Show, which ran for 10 years. He's currently featured on Giant Bomb's Giant Beastcast podcast and has an unhealthy obsession with ice hockey and pinball.
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Links from today's show:
- The Night Cable rises

- Some redditors are boycotting retailers messing with their NFC payments

- The Amazon Fire Stick is a thing

- Dude who puts candy in his ice cube tray is decidedly not a genius

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