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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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FCC’s Ajit Pai is tackling suicide prevention with a 988 hotline (The Daily Charge, 6/30/2020)

He hopes this initiative gets us talking about the nation’s suicide problem. US : The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached at 1-800-273-8255. UK : The Samaritans can be reached at 116 123. AU : Lifeline can be reached at 13 11 14. Story: https://cnet.co/2BRGZws 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...

Jun 30, 202010 min

Coronavirus has radically changed our world. How does 5G fit into it? (The Daily Charge, 6/29/2020)

This was supposed to be the year of 5G. Here’s a look at how the coronavirus has impacted its progress. 5G vs. Coronavirus: https://cnet.co/38amIOw Everything you need to know about 5G: https://cnet.co/2Bdo7Ip 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

Jun 29, 202013 min

The Last of US Part 2 is a massive hit. So why all the internet hate? (The Daily Charge, 6/26/2020)

It’s the fastest-selling Sony game ever, but that doesn’t mean it’s been without controversy. The Last of Us 2 becomes top selling game: https://cnet.co/3eBA0WJ Why The Last of Us 2 is getting hate: https://cnet.co/2BJJuk6 Looking ahead to Cyberpunk 2077: https://cnet.co/2AbXVNK 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...

Jun 26, 202015 min

The tech behind MTA's fight against coronavirus (The Daily Charge, 6/19/2020)

MTA CEO Pat Foye explains how ultraviolet lights, infrared sensors and capacity trackers help as New York re-opens for business. Story: https://cnet.co/3dbXXCC 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

Jun 19, 202014 min

Being lonely can be bad for your health (The Daily Charge, 6/15/2020)

A look at the science of loneliness shows potentially harmful impact on your brain and body. Story: https://cnet.co/2UN165l 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

Jun 15, 202011 min

The PlayStation 5 is either a work of art of just plain ugly (The Daily Charge, 6/12/2020)

Sony finally gave us a glimpse of its new console and teased a few dazzling looking games. Games: https://cnet.co/2C1KyAc Console: https://cnet.co/2XWogII Livestream unveil: https://youtu.be/340PK9VDfSQ 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

Jun 12, 202021 min

TCL knows how to make foldable smartphones (The Daily Charge, 6/2/2020)

In our conclusion to this 3 part series - TCL executive Stefan Streit on tapping the television display business to make foldables. Story: https://cnet.co/3d7V46B 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

Jun 08, 20209 min

Protecting your digital privacy during a protest (The Daily Charge, 6/5/2020)

With law enforcement stepping up its surveillance techniques, here are some suggestions for protecting yourself. Story: https://cnet.co/3gY504Z 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

Jun 05, 202013 min

How TCL wants to bring 5G to the masses with affordable phones (The Daily Charge, 6/1/2020)

Part 2 of a 3 part series. In this episode TCL marketing guru Stefan Streit talks about the upcoming TCL 10 5G. Part 3 drops tomorrow and its all about foldable phones so you don't want to miss it. Story: https://cnet.co/3d7V46B 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

Jun 01, 202013 min

TV maker TCL breaks into the phone biz -- at the worst time (The Daily Charge, 5/29/2929)

Part 1 of a 3 part series - In this episode the company breaks down its strategy of providing phones with decent specs at a budget price. Check back in on Monday for part 2 where we talk all about 5G. Story: https://cnet.co/3d7V46B 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...

May 29, 202014 min

Everything you need to know about HBO Max (The Daily Charge, 5/27/2020)

The latest blockbuster streaming service just launched, but is it worth your time? Story: https://cnet.co/2M3uGif 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

May 27, 202018 min

What the heck are coronavirus ‘immunity certificates’? (The Daily Charge 5/22/2020)

These passes, theoretically given to people who have developed antibodies to COVID-19, are supposed to help re-open the economy, but there are concerns. Story: https://cnet.co/3gg5L92 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

May 22, 202010 min

How the coronavirus really hurts the accessibility movement (The Daily Charge, 5/21/2020)

The pandemic has been tough for everyone, but people with disabilities are disproportionately affected. Lack of disability accommodations story: https://cnet.co/2XkClhg AirBnB accessibility: https://cnet.co/3bUxZmm Google accessibility updates: https://cnet.co/3g4Wsc9 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...

May 21, 20208 min

The Cheapskate is in the house with some killer deals (The Daily Charge, 5/20/2020)

Rick Broida on getting the most bang for your buck and his new show. Memorial Day deals: https://cnet.co/2ynW4V8 Samsung Galaxy S20 5G deal: https://cnet.co/2Xc0gzy 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

May 20, 202012 min
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