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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

Bill Gates's top mistake? Letting Google's Android rule the world (The 3:59, Ep. 576)

Plus, the US may expel yet more of Huawei and a Senate bill would force big tech to disclose how much your data is worth. https://www.cnet.com/news/bill-gates-says-microsoft-losing-to-android-was-his-greatest-mistake/ https://www.cnet.com/news/fcc-commissioner-wants-huawei-gear-out-of-us-networks/ https://www.cnet.com/news/how-much-is-your-data-worth-senators-want-tech-companies-to-tell-you/?ftag=COS-05-10aaa0b&linkId=69451997 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jun 24, 20196 minEp. 576

Is 5G safe? (The 3:59, Ep. 575)

We break down this critical question, talk about YouTube and regulatory scrutiny and AI-powered pizza. https://www.cnet.com/news/5g-phones-and-your-health-what-you-need-to-know/ https://www.cnet.com/news/youtube-faces-ftc-investigation-into-kids-practices-report-says/ https://www.cnet.com/news/ai-out-of-mit-can-make-the-perfect-pizza-from-looking-at-a-photo/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jun 20, 20195 minEp. 575

Samsung's Galaxy Note is coming (all while we keep waiting for the Fold) (The 3:59, Ep. 574)

We also discuss how CRISPR gene editing could resurrect the wooly mammoth and your car's data privacy . https://www.cnet.com/news/samsung-eyes-galaxy-note-10-launch-on-aug-7-in-new-york/ https://www.cnet.com/news/galaxy-fold-ready-to-hit-the-market-samsung-exec-says/ https://www.cnet.com/features/using-crispr-to-resurrect-the-dead/ https://www.cnet.com/news/your-cars-data-privacy-comes-into-question-in-georgia-supreme-court-case/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jun 19, 20195 minEp. 574

Would you use Facebook's new Libra cryptocurrency? (The 3:59, Ep. 573)

Plus, Palm's tiny phone is a surprise hit with kids. https://www.cnet.com/news/facebook-aims-to-shake-up-finance-with-its-libra-cryptocurrency/ https://www.cnet.com/news/palms-head-scratching-tiny-now-unlocked-phone-may-find-a-niche-with-kids/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jun 18, 20197 minEp. 573

How to get your Instagram account back from hackers (The 3:59, Ep. 572)

Also, the next game you play could go on forever, plus how veterans are using smart homes. https://www.cnet.com/news/instagram-is-making-it-easier-to-get-your-account-back-from-hackers/ https://www.cnet.com/news/the-next-game-you-play-may-never-end/ https://www.cnet.com/news/a-smart-home-suited-for-a-wounded-veteran-assistive-technology/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jun 17, 20195 minEp. 572

Our E3 breakdown: Microsoft's Project Scarlett looks crazy powerful (The 3:59, Ep. 568)

Also, Keanu Reeves at E3 and Amazon drones. -E3 rundown https://www.cnet.com/news/new-xbox-project-scarlett-8k-120-fps-ssd-coming-in-2020-microsoft-says-e3-2019/ https://www.cnet.com/news/keanu-reeves-to-star-in-cyberpunk-2077-release-date-april-2020/ -Amazon robots https://www.cnet.com/news/amazons-scout-delivery-robots-cute-friendly-and-intentionally-boring/ -Amazon quiet drones https://www.cnet.com/news/amazon-reveals-its-newest-prime-air-drone-design/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Jun 10, 20195 minEp. 568

The FCC's looking to kill off robocalls for good (The 3:59, Ep. 567)

Also, our hands-on impressions from the Mac Pro, and a preview of Google Stadia ahead of E3. https://www.cnet.com/news/fcc-makes-economic-case-for-shutting-down-illegal-robocalls/ https://www.cnet.com/news/the-new-mac-pro-makes-its-debut-at-wwdc-2019-starts-at-5999-available-fall-2019-apple/ https://www.cnet.com/news/e3-2019-how-to-watch-google-stadia-connect-conference-live/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jun 06, 20196 minEp. 567

Amazon's Ring cameras are building out surveillance for police (The 3:59, Ep. 566)

Also, an interview with PlayStation's new CEO and how Amazon's voice assistant is getting smarter. https://www.cnet.com/features/amazons-helping-police-build-a-surveillance-network-with-ring-doorbells/ https://www.cnet.com/news/sonys-playstation-ceo-wants-a-seamless-transition-to-its-next-generation-console/ https://www.cnet.com/news/amazons-voice-assistant-will-get-smarter-these-new-alexa-prize-teams-will-help/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jun 05, 20195 minEp. 566

Apple's WWDC brought dark mode, $6,000 cheese graters -- and antitrust threats (The 3:59, Ep. 565)

We talk about all the big announcements from WWDC and how antitrust news stole some of Apple's thunder. WWDC links: https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-wwdc-2019-ios-13-dark-mode-mac-pro-macos-10-15-and-everything-apple-just-announced/ https://www.cnet.com/how-to/dark-mode-in-ios-13-everything-we-know-about-apples-new-feature-for-iphones/ https://www.cnet.com/news/the-new-mac-pro-makes-its-debut-at-wwdc-2019-starts-at-5999-available-fall-2019-apple/ Antitrust links: https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-c...

Jun 04, 20195 minEp. 565

Huawei against the world (The 3:59, Ep. 564)

The No. 2 smartphone maker is under fire in the US and may run into trouble in the UK as well. https://www.cnet.com/news/huawei-ban-full-timeline-on-how-and-why-its-phones-were-banned-security/ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-23/amazon-is-working-on-a-wearable-device-that-reads-human-emotions https://www.cnet.com/news/shareholder-efforts-to-curb-amazon-facial-recognition-tech-falls-short/ https://www.cnet.com/google-amp/news/playdate-handheld-gaming-device-coming-in-2020/ Learn m...

May 23, 20196 minEp. 564

Apple is fixing its busted MacBook keyboards for free -- and maybe for good? (The 3:59, Ep. 563)

Plus Qualcomm's monopoly may be at an end and Oculus unleashes its Quest VR headset. https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-redesigns-keyboard-in-new-macbook-pro-update-and-promises-quick-repairs-on-sticky-keys/ https://www.cnet.com/news/qualcomm-is-a-monopoly-and-must-renegotiate-deals-judge-rules/ https://www.cnet.com/reviews/oculus-quest-review/ https://www.cnet.com/news/facebooks-oculus-quest-heralds-vrs-next-gen-but-will-we-buy-in/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 22, 20196 minEp. 563

Backlash grows for police use of facial recognition (The 3:59, Ep. 562)

Plus, no, Facebook isn't listening to your conversations. https://www.cnet.com/news/san-francisco-becomes-first-city-to-bar-police-from-using-facial-recognition/ https://www.cnet.com/news/police-are-using-flawed-data-in-facial-recognition-searches-study-finds/ https://www.cnet.com/news/facebook-isnt-secretly-listening-in-on-your-phone-conversations-really/ https://www.cnet.com/news/facebooks-ad-targeting-has-created-a-creepy-image-problem-it-cant-shake/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

May 16, 20196 minEp. 562

The OnePlus 7 Pro reveals a notch-free future (The 3:59, Ep. 561)

Chatting with Shara Tibken on the new flagship phone, Apple and all things mobile. https://www.cnet.com/news/oneplus-7-pro-bets-on-pop-up-camera-notch-free-display-to-justify-premium-price/ https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-iphone-sales-drop-but-services-and-wearables-offer-a-boost/ https://www.cnet.com/news/qualcomm-will-pocket-4-5b-to-4-7b-from-apple-settlement-in-q3/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 15, 20196 minEp. 561

Disney is going to take over Hulu. Now what? (The 3:59, Ep. 560)

Also, we could have the first city to ban facial recognition, and why you should patch WhatsApp ASAP. https://www.cnet.com/news/san-francisco-tuesday-could-become-first-city-to-ban-facial-recognition-technology/ https://www.cnet.com/news/whatsapp-vulnerability-reportedly-allowed-spyware-attack/ https://www.cnet.com/news/disney-to-take-over-hulu-outright-positioning-it-as-sister-service-to-disney-plus/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 14, 20195 minEp. 560

The drumbeat to break up Facebook gets louder (The 3:59, Ep. 559)

Plus, CNET had a chat with Google's ad chief. https://www.cnet.com/news/can-facebook-be-broken-up-what-you-need-to-know/ https://www.cnet.com/features/googles-head-of-ads-pushes-privacy-to-gain-back-frayed-trust-prabhakar-raghavan/ https://www.cnet.com/news/iphone-owners-can-sue-apple-over-app-store-supreme-court-says/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 13, 20196 minEp. 559

What exactly does Amazon do with your Echo data? (The 3:59, Ep. 558)

We look at what happens to the recordings from your Echo, talk about Google Assistant-powered smart headsets and run through what may get sacrificed for the Texas border wall. https://www.cnet.com/news/google-assistant-powered-earbuds-get-ready-for-a-flood-of-new-models/ https://www.cnet.com/news/border-wall-now-under-construction-could-kill-off-birds-ocelots-and-a-church/ https://www.cnet.com/news/amazon-alexa-transcripts-live-on-even-after-you-delete-voice-records/ Learn more about your ad cho...

May 09, 20196 minEp. 558

Google I/O: We break down the highlights and lowlights (The 3:59, Ep. 557)

From Google Assistant to the budget Pixel 3A, here's everything the search giant announced. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/google-io-2019-pixel-3a-android-q-and-everything-else-google-announced-today/ https://www.cnet.com/news/pixels-not-just-for-verizon-anymore-googles-phone-competition-can-finally-begin/ https://www.cnet.com/news/google-brings-ar-and-lens-closer-to-the-future-of-search-io/ https://www.cnet.com/features/google-assistant-is-10x-faster-and-knows-where-your-mom-lives/ https://www.cne...

May 08, 20195 minEp. 557

From Android Q to new Pixels: Our Google I/O preview (The 3:59, Ep. 556)

We also talk about a new Amazon Go store that takes cash, and moar 5G. https://www.cnet.com/news/at-google-io-sundar-pichai-talks-assistant-android-q-amid-scandals/ https://www.cnet.com/news/amazon-gos-first-ny-store-is-also-the-first-to-accept-cash/ https://www.cnet.com/news/us-consumers-are-willing-to-pay-a-lot-more-for-5g-ericsson-study-shows/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 07, 20195 minEp. 556

Amazon, weighing pregnancy against productivity, fired 7 expectant mothers (The 3:59, Ep. 555)

Plus VR came to creepy life at the Tribeca Film Fest and Microsoft doesn't want us shout "Cortana!" anymore. https://www.cnet.com/features/amazon-fired-these-7-pregnant-workers-then-came-the-lawsuits/ https://www.cnet.com/news/tribeca-film-fests-vr-mascot-was-a-creepy-living-doll/ https://www.cnet.com/news/microsoft-at-its-build-2019-conference-wants-us-to-have-conversations-with-our-computers/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 06, 20196 minEp. 555

The Oculus Quest may be a VR headset you should care about (The 3:59, Ep. 533)

We break down the latest Oculus and F8 news, talk Apple earnings and discuss Julian Assange's sentence time. https://www.cnet.com/reviews/oculus-quest-review/ https://www.cnet.com/news/facebook-needs-fixing-zuckerberg-lays-out-his-answer/ https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-iphone-sales-drop-but-services-and-wearables-offer-a-boost/ https://www.cnet.com/news/julian-assange-sentenced-to-50-weeks-in-jail-for-skipping-bail-in-the-uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 01, 20196 minEp. 533

Google's sales swing and miss (The 3:59, Ep. 552)

We also look at reported backdoors on Huawei equipment and the new Sonic the Hedgehog trailer https://www.cnet.com/news/googles-business-usually-a-bright-spot-amid-troublesome-issues-misses-sales-estimates/ https://www.cnet.com/news/british-carrier-vodafone-found-hidden-backdoors-in-huawei-equipment-says-report/ https://www.cnet.com/news/sonic-the-hedgehog-trailer-reveals-blue-blur-jim-carreys-dr-robotnik/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Apr 30, 20195 minEp. 552

Why did Apple remove those parental control apps? (The 3:59, Ep. 551)

We also take a look at tomorrow's Apple earnings and an exposed database. https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-says-it-removed-parental-control-apps-for-security-reasons-not-competition/ https://www.cnet.com/news/what-iphone-apples-push-toward-services-begins/ https://www.cnet.com/news/exposed-database-reveals-details-on-80-million-us-households/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Apr 29, 20196 minEp. 551

Can Facebook earn our trust back at its F8 conference? (The 3:59, Ep. 550)

We break down Facebook's earnings and its upcoming conference, talk about Verizon's 5G plans and the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G and offer a warning about that pirated streaming device. https://www.cnet.com/news/facebook-f8-messenger-vr-privacy-and-everything-else-we-expect/ https://www.cnet.com/news/facebooks-earnings-hit-by-3-billion-legal-expense-related-to-ftc-investigation/ https://www.cnet.com/news/verizons-galaxy-s10-5g-launches-as-it-unveils-next-20-5g-cities/ https://www.cnet.com/news/pirated...

Apr 25, 20196 minEp. 550

Our spoiler-free Avengers: Endgame discussion (The 3:59, Ep. 549)

We also break down the CNET review of the now-delayed Samsung Galaxy Fold. https://www.cnet.com/news/avengers-endgame-spoiler-free-review-marvel-thrill-ride-tops-infinity-war/ https://www.cnet.com/news/galaxy-fold-review/ https://www.cnet.com/news/avengers-endgame-or-bust-my-59-hour-marvel-movie-marathon-marches-on/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Apr 24, 20195 minEp. 549

All the smart-home gadgets we expect from Google I/O (The 3:59, Ep. 548)

Plus, Apple's facial-recognition snafu and Key by Amazon's expansion. https://www.cnet.com/news/google-io-smart-home-announcements-we-expect-from-the-conference/ https://www.cnet.com/news/teen-hits-apple-with-1b-lawsuit-over-facial-recognition-arrest/ https://www.cnet.com/news/key-by-amazon-in-home-delivery-expands-to-13-more-cities/ https://www.cnet.com/news/twitter-beats-expectations-as-streamlining-continues/ https://www.cnet.com/news/google-io-from-android-to-assistant-heres-what-to-expect/ ...

Apr 23, 20196 minEp. 548

Will Galaxy Fold screen flap derail the foldable phone revolution? (The 3:59, Ep. 547)

Samsung delays two Galaxy Fold events, OnePlus 7 rumors and a look back at the GameBoy. https://www.cnet.com/news/oneplus-pro-7-said-to-support-5g-and-have-a-super-fast-screen/ https://www.cnet.com/news/the-nintendo-game-boy-was-a-console-designed-to-last-for-a-lifetime-my-lifetime/ https://www.cnet.com/news/galaxy-fold-release-reportedly-delayed/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Apr 22, 20195 minEp. 547
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