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The 3:59 is celebrating its 359th podcast episode today

Here are the details on how to watch a super-deluxe edition of the daily podcast on Wednesday.

Ben Fox Rubin Former senior reporter
Ben Fox Rubin was a senior reporter for CNET News in Manhattan, reporting on Amazon, e-commerce and mobile payments. He previously worked as a reporter for The Wall Street Journal and got his start at newspapers in New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts.
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To mark the one and only 359th episode of The 3:59 podcast, we're running a marathon episode for our awesome fans.

On Wednesday, our special edition will last 3 hours and 59 minutes, in honor of our typical 3 minute and 59 second daily podcast. We've also partnered with the nonprofit Mouse, which focuses on science and tech education, for the show. Plus, we'll have a bunch of CNET reviewers swinging by to talk about the latest in tech.

Watch the livestream and send in questions on YouTube once the show starts. The show will also play live on LivestreamPeriscope and Facebook.

Here's a general rundown of the show, which will kick off at 8 a.m. PT/11 a.m. ET from our New York podcast studio:

  • 8 a.m PT/11 a.m. ET: Regular show with the daily tech headlines and a Q&A.
  • 8:30 a.m. PT/11:30 a.m. ET: Visit from Marc Lesser from Mouse to discuss STEM education.
  • 9 a.m. PT/noon ET: Segment on future tech, discussing AR/VR, wearables, AI, and toys and games.
  • 10 am. PT/1 p.m. ET: Segment on gadgets, discussing phones and Mobile World Congress, laptops and media streaming devices.
  • 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET: Segment on the downsides of tech, discussing privacy and security, concerns about Facebook and Google, self-driving cars and automation.
  • 11:30 a.m PT/2:30 p.m. ET: Wrap-up.

The 3:59 gives you bite-size news and analysis about the top stories of the day, brought to you by the CNET News team in New York and producer Bryan VanGelder.

Check out the extended shows on YouTube.

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