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Will the Essential Phone get eclipsed? (The 3:59, Ep. 270)

Today we're chatting about Andy Rubin's newest device, Amazon's accidental Echo giveaway and the eclipse.

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.
Dara Kerr Former senior reporter
Dara Kerr was a senior reporter for CNET covering the on-demand economy and tech culture. She grew up in Colorado, went to school in New York City and can never remember how to pronounce gif.
Alfred Ng Senior Reporter / CNET News
Alfred Ng was a senior reporter for CNET News. He was raised in Brooklyn and previously worked on the New York Daily News's social media and breaking news teams.
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The Essential Phone is here, but it may get overshadowed by a bunch of other hot phone launches from Samsung, Apple and Google that are expected to hit very soon.

Despite that, there's plenty to discuss about the first device from this startup, which was created by Android father Andy Rubin and has raised loads of funding already.

Also on the show: A technical error at Amazon resulted in the company giving away Echo Dots for free for a short window on Friday, plus a few tips on today's solar eclipse.

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.

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