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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

What is some of our favorite pet tech? (The Daily SUPERCharge, 8/26/2019)

Automated doggy doors? Self-feeding bots? GPS or feline-fitbit? We talk more with trainer Nicole Ellis and her good girl Maggie about #InternationalDogDay. *TO SEE VIDEO OF CUTE DOG TRICKS VISIT OUR YOUTUBE: youtube.com/dailycharge http://www.cnet.com/daily-charge http://www.twitter.com/thedailycharge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 26, 201920 min

Can I bring my dog with me? (The Daily Charge, 8/26/2019)

Find places that welcome your four-legged buddy thanks to Rover.com . Also, find out about tech that can help you track your dog's wellbeing so you can keep her healthy. Amazon/Ring: https://cnet.co/2MDfCu4 D23 Star Wars leaks: https://cnet.co/2Hr0qfA Frozen dog treats for summer: https://cnet.co/2U4nGoB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 26, 201913 min

Android Q gets a name (and the sugar high is over) (The Daily Charge, 8/22/2019)

Plus, 5G could let you cut ties with your cable company and YouTube's plans to end targeted ads for kids. https://www.cnet.com/news/the-next-version-of-android-will-simply-be-called-android-10/ https://www.cnet.com/news/5g-promises-to-revolutionize-home-broadband-will-it/ https://www.cnet.com/news/youtube-videos-for-kids-will-reportedly-stop-getting-targeted-ads/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 22, 20199 min

Do I really want or need an Apple credit card? (The Daily SUPERCharge, 8/21/2019)

An extended conversation discussing if there is any value in getting Apple's new credit card if you aren't already in the Apple ecosystem. http://www.cnet.com/daily-charge http://www.twitter.com/thedailycharge http://www.youtube.com/dailycharge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 21, 201925 min

The Apple Card has arrived. Will it shake up the payments world? (The Daily Charge, 8/21/2019)

Plus, roving delivery robots on college campuses and the Matrix 4. https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-card-is-now-available-to-all-in-us-3-on-uber-added-as-perk/ https://www.cnet.com/news/the-apple-card-is-now-available-at-least-for-those-with-an-invitation/ https://www.cnet.com/news/starship-technologies-autonomous-robots-bearing-snacks-to-overrun-college-campuses/ https://www.cnet.com/news/keanu-reeves-back-as-neo-for-matrix-4-with-lana-wachowski-directing/ https://www.cnet.com/news/sony-comments...

Aug 21, 201912 min

The logistical mess of trying to clean up Youtube (The Daily SUPERCharge, 8/20/2019)

Diving deeper into trying to make sense as to how Youtube became such a volatile topic (and getting demonetized while doing it). Stream us on Periscope, Youtube (regardless), and CNET.com live weekdays @ 11:15 am EST and join the conversation. http://www.cnet.com/daily-charge http://www.twitter.com/thedailycharge http://www.youtube.com/dailycharge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 20, 201929 min

YouTube's next clash may be with an army of its own creators (The Daily Charge, 8/20/2019)

The YouTuber Union is the most concerted effort yet to make YouTube pay attention to creators' demands. Will it work? https://www.cnet.com/news/google-youtube-union-worlds-biggest-youtuber-channels-none-support-fairtube/ https://www.cnet.com/news/the-youtubers-union-is-demanding-change-thats-nothing-new-for-google/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 20, 201914 min

Who's ready for a ride on Virgin Galactic? (The Daily SUPERCharge, 8/19/2019)

Plus, what innovations do the members of our audience want to see come to the next generation of phones? Hosts: Roger Cheng & Bridget Carey http://www.cnet.com/daily-charge http://www.twitter.com/thedailycharge http://www.youtube.com/dailycharge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 19, 201922 min

How does Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus's stack up against Pixel 3's Night Mode? (The Daily Charge, 8/19/2019)

We look at CNET's ongoing review, talk iPhone 11 rumors and ready ourselves for Virgin Galactic's commercial launch. https://www.cnet.com/news/everything-iphone-11-11r-needs-to-be-successful/ https://www.cnet.com/news/inside-the-virgin-galactic-spaceport-sending-the-mega-rich-into-space/ https://www.cnet.com/news/galaxy-note-10-plus-ongoing-review-samsungs-camera-gets-a-big-boost/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 19, 20195 min

We're questioning the future of virtual reality (The Daily Charge, 8/15/2019)

Nate Mitchell departs Oculus, a look at how VR training helps with human resource management, plus a behind the scenes look at The Void's Star Wars experience in NYC. https://www.cnet.com/news/oculus-co-founder-departure-is-the-latest-in-a-string-of-high-profile-facebook-exits/ https://www.cnet.com/news/you-can-fire-a-virtual-guy-in-vr-to-practice-doing-it-for-real/ https://thevoid.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 15, 201913 min

Facebook confirms human review of Messenger audio recordings (The Daily Charge, 8/14/2019)

Twitter and Instagram make changes to try to make you happier. And, well... Facebook is being Facebook. https://www.cnet.com/news/twitter-is-testing-a-way-to-let-you-follow-topics/ https://www.cnet.com/news/instagram-is-hiding-likes-you-may-be-happier-in-the-end/ https://www.cnet.com/news/facebook-reportedly-pays-contractors-to-transcribe-messenger-calls/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 14, 20198 min

More Snapchat spectacles? Really?! (The Daily SUPERCharge, 8/13/2019)

Audience Q&A on Snapchat, phone cameras and speculating on what Apple will drop in September. http://www.cnet.com/daily-charge http://www.twitter.com/thedailycharge http://www.youtube.com/dailycharge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 13, 201920 min

What to do if you get bedbugs in your Airbnb (The Daily Charge, 8/13/2019)

Also, we discuss the rumored iPhone Pro, Samsung's 108 megapixel camera and Snap Spectacles 3. Yes, really. https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-iphone-11-pro-might-be-high-end-offering-2019-lineup-september/ https://www.cnet.com/news/samsungs-108-megapixel-sensor-pushes-phone-cameras-next-level/ https://www.cnet.com/features/bed-bugs-are-giving-airbnb-users-headaches-and-itchy-bites/ https://www.cnet.com/news/snapchat-spectacles-3-are-here-to-capture-your-summer-in-3d-hd/ Learn more about your ad ch...

Aug 13, 20198 min

Next big thing: Phone-latop hybrids? (The Daily SUPERCharge, 8/12/2019)

Would you run your phone on a computer? What developers are jumping on this trend and what problems could arise from it? http://www.cnet.com/daily-charge http://www.twitter.com/thedailycharge http://www.youtube.com/dailycharge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 12, 201924 min

Samsung Galaxy Book S: Rise of the phone-like laptop (The Daily Charge, 8/12/2019)

Laptop reviewer Josh Goldman visits the show to discuss this new breed of device. https://www.cnet.com/news/samsung-galaxy-book-s-is-an-ultrathin-qualcomm-powered-touchscreen-laptop/ https://www.cnet.com/reviews/hp-envy-x2-snapdragon-835-review/ https://www.cnet.com/news/samsung-dex-wants-to-invade-your-laptop/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTS7DNp4IkE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 12, 20199 min

Everything to know about the Galaxy Note 10 (The Daily Charge, 8/8/2019)

RIP, headphone jack. Jessica Dolcourt and Shara Tibken unpack all the things you need to know about Samsang's newest phones. https://www.cnet.com/news/samsung-galaxy-note-10-plus-5g-like-all-early-5g-phones-isnt-a-good-deal-just-yet/ https://www.cnet.com/reviews/note-9-could-still-reel-you-in-after-note-10-launch-review/ https://www.cnet.com/news/gorgeous-galaxy-note-10-plus-a-6-8-inch-phone-that-kills-the-headphone-jack/ https://www.cnet.com/news/samsungs-galaxy-note-10-is-ditching-the-microsd-...

Aug 08, 20196 min

What might happen to 8chan? (The Daily Charge, 8/7/2019)

Also, President Trump calls out violent video games. https://www.cnet.com/news/el-paso-shooting-shines-light-on-8chan-a-racist-troll-haven/ https://www.cnet.com/news/8chan-owner-says-el-paso-shooter-didnt-post-manifesto/ https://www.cnet.com/news/donald-trumps-comments-obscure-the-real-problem-with-video-game-culture/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 07, 20197 min

Blame Samsung for your jumbo smartphone (The Daily Charge, 8/6/2019)

We also look at the hacker fest that is Black Hat and DEFCON and AT&T 5G goes live in New York. (Not that you can use it.) https://www.cnet.com/news/how-to-prepare-for-the-worlds-largest-hacker-fest/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2019/08/05/apple-is-giving-out-hacker-friendly-iphones-plots-mac-bug-bounty-sources/#913f3df4f095 https://www.cnet.com/news/at-t-turns-on-5g-in-new-york-but-it-still-isnt-available-to-consumers/ https://www.cnet.com/news/oneplus-is-bringing-a-5g-phone-...

Aug 06, 20198 min

What will Samsung 'champion' at Wednesday's Note 10 event?

Stylus functionality? Bixby? Dex? And what about their smart speaker? http://www.cnet.com/daily-charge http://www.twitter.com/thedailycharge http://www.youtube.com/dailycharge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 05, 201927 min

How does the Galaxy Note 10 get out of the Fold' shadow? (The Daily Charge, 8/5/2019)

Plus, another rumor about the iPhone in 2021, and Amazon now lets you opt-out of human reviews of Alexa conversations. https://www.cnet.com/news/apples-2021-iphones-will-have-in-display-touch-id-analyst-says/ https://www.cnet.com/news/amazon-now-lets-you-stop-human-review-of-your-alexa-recordings/ https://www.cnet.com/news/the-galaxy-note-10-dilemma-getting-out-of-the-galaxy-folds-shadow/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 05, 20196 min

The future of streaming (The Daily Charge, 8/1/2019)

New players are coming into the streaming video landscape. We break down what you can expect. Also, Google may be trying out a new subscription service, https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/07/31/google-play-pass-testing/ https://youtu.be/DGsRNR_C3gE?t=666 https://www.cnet.com/news/abc-cbs-fox-nbc-sue-small-streaming-tv-startup-locast/ https://www.cnet.com/news/facebook-reached-out-to-netflix-disney-on-new-tv-device-report-says/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 01, 20198 min
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