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Why You Can Trust CNET Do you think Samsung's foldable phone is exciting or disappointing? (The 3:59, Ep. 487)
We discuss that foldable phone, Facebook Portal and the best smartphone you can't buy in the US.
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.
Roger Cheng Former Executive Editor / Head of News
Roger Cheng (he/him/his) was the executive editor in charge of CNET News, managing everything from daily breaking news to in-depth investigative packages. Prior to this, he was on the telecommunications beat and wrote for Dow Jones Newswires and The Wall Street Journal for nearly a decade and got his start writing and laying out pages at a local paper in Southern California. He's a devoted Trojan alum and thinks sleep is the perfect -- if unattainable -- hobby for a parent.
Expertise Mobile, 5G, Big Tech, Social Media Credentials
- SABEW Best in Business 2011 Award for Breaking News Coverage, Eddie Award in 2020 for 5G coverage, runner-up National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Award for culture analysis.
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On this podcast, we talk about:
- An early look at Samsung's new foldable phone.
- CNET's review of the Facebook Portal smart display.
- A look at the new Huawei Mate 20 Pro phone, which isn't available in the US.
Watch this: Are you Excited or disappointed with Samsung's foldable phone? (The 3:59, Ep. 487)
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