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The Daily Charge

The Daily Charge gives you the inside take on the biggest stories on CNET. Every weekday, Executive News Editor Roger Cheng offers analysis, context and perspective on all things tech.
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Episodes

OnePlus 10T Has Trade-Offs for a Lower Price (The Daily Charge, 8/3/2022)

We talk with the head of marketing for OnePlus about its latest flagship smartphone. Story: https://cnet.co/3zwQL0S Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 03, 202217 min

When the Metaverse Collides With Sexism and Ableism (The Daily Charge, 7/28/2022)

VR is supposed to take you to a new place, but it’s one that still carries the baggage of the real world. Story: https://cnet.co/3PGzrxC Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 28, 202217 min

Our Big Comic-Con Marvel and DC Rundown (The Daily Charge, 7/26/22)

Breaking down the big headlines from the weekend. Story: https://cnet.co/3PS3oKI Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 202214 min

Looking For the Best TV in 2022 (The Daily Charge, 7/19/2022)

Vizio’s newest line has the potential to offer a lot of bang for your buck. Story: https://cnet.co/3Ojnigx Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 19, 202210 min

Do You Really Need a 5G Phone? (The Daily Charge, 7/18/2022)

For those still on an older phone, we break down whether it’s worth the extra expense. Story: https://cnet.co/3RTBpMC Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 18, 202211 min

Here’s How the New IPadOS Feels Like (The Daily Charge, 7/15/2022)

CNET Editor Scott Stein gives us his take on the big changes coming to iPads later this year. Story: https://cnet.co/3yGApm9 Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 15, 202214 min

Why NFTs Are So Reviled By Gamers (Daily Charge 7/7/2022)

Yet the video game industry can’t seem to get enough about it. Story: https://cnet.co/3nK4LPt Text us: https://cnet.co/3ajdl4M Leave a voicemail: 862-250-8573 Follow us: twitter.com/thedailycharge Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 07, 202213 min

Apple Unveils ‘Lockdown’ Mode To Fight Spyware (The Daily Charge 7/6/2022)

We break down Apple’s latest attempt to fight hacker attempts to obtain your personal information. Story: https://cnet.co/3ydAz4c Text us: https://cnet.co/3ajdl4M Leave a voicemail: 862-250-8573 Follow us: twitter.com/thedailycharge Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 06, 202212 min

Looking back at 15 years of iPhone (The Daily Charge, 7/1/2022)

Happy birthday to the phone that changed everything. Story: https://cnet.co/3OOFpvC Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 01, 202214 min

Streamers on Twitch, YouTube Are Debunking Conspiracies (The Daily Charge, 6/28/2022)

Online debaters have been tackling misinformation on topics like the COVID-19 vaccine and election security by going head to head with conspiracy theorists. Story: https://cnet.co/3OHrNlq Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jun 28, 202213 min

Where the IPhone is Headed Next (The Daily Charge, 6/27/2022)

Ahead of its 15th anniversary, let’s take a look at the breakthrough technologies powering the iPhone over the next few years and beyond. Story: https://cnet.co/3y1kNJL Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 27, 202214 min

Why Local Newspapers Matter So Much (The Daily Charge, 6/23/2022)

Local journalism affects so many. Here’s how to help support your neighborhood newspaper. Story: https://cnet.co/3Nf4A97 Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 24, 202212 min
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