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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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Is the Pixel 4 better than the iPhone 11? (The Daily Charge, 10/22/2019)

Plus, Disney Plus teams up with Verizon, and UPS drones are on the way. Articles: Pixel 4 vs iPhone 11: https://cnet.co/31Akqn1 Verizon + Disney+: https://cnet.co/35YwzFA Follow us: twitter.com/thedailycharge Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge Subscribe to the SUPERCHARGED extended edition audio podcast: iTunes: https://apple.co/2lPB1Ed Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2kPWTiH Google Play: TBA Feedburner: TBA TuneIn: TBA Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2mcrqr8 Watch more episodes of The Daily Charge on Youtube (...

Oct 22, 20198 min

Amazon's next big adversary is its own workers (The Daily Charge, 10/17/2019)

Also, Stranger Things saved Netflix! (Kinda) Articles : Amazon protests: https://cnet.co/33Hu74m Netflix subscriber growth: https://cnet.co/2OVgCKr Stranger Things: https://cnet.co/31oSyCi Follow us: twitter.com/thedailycharge Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge Subscribe to the SUPERCHARGED extended edition audio podcast: iTunes: https://apple.co/2lPB1Ed Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2kPWTiH Google Play: TBA Feedburner: TBA TuneIn: TBA Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2mcrqr8 Watch more episodes of The Daily C...

Oct 17, 20199 min

Pixel 4 doesn't come with 5G. Should we even care? (The Daily Charge, 10/16/2019)

Even moar Google: Pixel 4 details, Pixelbook Go and the death of Google VR. Articles: 5g: https://cnet.co/2OPLa09 No more Verizon exclusive: https://cnet.co/2VMHQEi Pixelbook Go: https://cnet.co/2pumcIR Daydream RIP: https://cnet.co/2MKbqXe Follow us: twitter.com/thedailycharge Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge Subscribe to the SUPERCHARGED extended edition audio podcast: iTunes: https://apple.co/2lPB1Ed Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2kPWTiH Google Play: TBA Feedburner: TBA TuneIn: TBA Stitcher: https...

Oct 16, 20197 min

We go in-depth on Google's Pixel 4, Pixel Buds 2 and Nest Mini (The Daily Charge, 10/15/2019)

CNET experts Lynn La and Molly Price are here to share all the details on Google's latest products. Articles: Everything Google announced: https://cnet.co/2VIoFvB Pixel 4 and 4 XL: https://cnet.co/2MjetXq Nest Mini: https://cnet.co/2IRE5bK Follow us: twitter.com/thedailycharge Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge Subscribe to the SUPERCHARGED extended edition audio podcast: iTunes: https://apple.co/2lPB1Ed Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2kPWTiH Google Play: TBA Feedburner: TBA TuneIn: TBA Stitcher: https:...

Oct 15, 201911 min

Are the Surface Pro X, Samsung Galaxy Book S the future of PCs? (The Daily Charge, 10/7/2019)

We break down the more power-efficient laptops, talk about our Galaxy Fold test and run through the highlights of New York Comic-Con. Articles: Surface Pro X: https://cnet.co/2LTnHcr Galaxy Fold test: https://cnet.co/2AQB8Ud HBO Watchmen: https://cnet.co/3103fLy Picard: https://cnet.co/2Ottvvc Follow us: twitter.com/thedailycharge Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge Subscribe to the SUPERCHARGED extended edition audio podcast: iTunes: https://apple.co/2lPB1Ed Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2kPWTiH Google...

Oct 07, 201910 min

Samsung Galaxy Fold, Microsoft Surface Duo and the future of smartphones (The Daily Charge, 10/3/2019)

Plus, here comes the Uber Copter. Articles: Galaxy Fold: https://cnet.co/2OgRsWo Microsoft Duo: https://cnet.co/30OXT5K Uber Copter: https://cnet.co/2V8nO6W Follow us: twitter.com/thedailycharge Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge Subscribe to the SUPERCHARGED extended edition audio podcast: iTunes: https://apple.co/2lPB1Ed Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2kPWTiH Google Play: TBA Feedburner: TBA TuneIn: TBA Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2mcrqr8 Watch more episodes of The Daily Charge on Youtube (current): http...

Oct 03, 20199 min

Microsoft just gave away next year's big reveals (The Daily Charge, 10/2/2019)

The Surface Duo dual-screen Android phone and the Neo folding tablet topped Microsoft's jam-packed event. Articles: Surface Duo: https://cnet.co/2mYacyF Surface Neo: https://cnet.co/2mZaJ3n Everything else: https://cnet.co/2oCF9IU Follow us: twitter.com/thedailycharge Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge Subscribe to the SUPERCHARGED extended edition audio podcast: iTunes: https://apple.co/2lPB1Ed Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2kPWTiH Google Play: TBA Feedburner: TBA TuneIn: TBA Stitcher: https://bit.ly/...

Oct 02, 201910 min

What to know about GoPro's new cameras (The Daily Charge, 10/1/2019)

We breakdown the big changes with the GoPro Hero 8 Black with CNET reviewer Josh Goldman, and a look at what to expect for Microsoft’s big Surface event. Articles: Microsoft Event: https://cnet.co/2oYLzCt Surface 7 rumors: https://cnet.co/2njE6O9 GoPro Hero8 Black: https://cnet.co/2oanxnG Follow us: twitter.com/thedailycharge Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge Subscribe to the SUPERCHARGED extended edition audio podcast: iTunes: https://apple.co/2lPB1Ed Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2kPWTiH Google Play...

Oct 01, 201911 min

Amazon wants to deliver on privacy (The Daily Charge, 9/30/2019)

A look at everything Amazon promised at its gadgets event. Articles: Privacy: https://cnet.co/2mX4IEr Sidewalk: https://cnet.co/2n7X5Li Echo gadgets (Frames): https://cnet.co/2na35TH Follow us: twitter.com/thedailycharge Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge Subscribe to the SUPERCHARGED extended edition audio podcast: iTunes: https://apple.co/2lPB1Ed Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2kPWTiH Google Play: TBA Feedburner: TBA TuneIn: TBA Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2mcrqr8 Watch more episodes of The Daily Charge ...

Sep 30, 20197 min

WeWork's Wi-Fi security is trash (The Daily Charge, 9/19/2019)

Plus, the new (improved?) Galaxy Fold and Impossible Burger in your grocery store Articles: WeWork WiFi: https://cnet.co/2kUmc2W Galaxy Fold hands-on: https://cnet.co/2kIPTEo Impossible Burger in stores: https://cnet.co/2mr9lWJ Follow us: twitter.com/thedailycharge Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge Subscribe to the SUPERCHARGED extended edition audio podcast: iTunes: https://apple.co/2lPB1Ed Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2kPWTiH Google Play: TBA Feedburner: TBA TuneIn: TBA Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2mc...

Sep 19, 20197 min

Is now the time to finally get an Apple Watch? (The Daily Charge 9/18/2019)

We answer your big Apple Watch Series 5 upgrade questions with Scott Stein, peek into Facebook’s new Portal devices, and check in with updates to Amazon Music and Pocket Casts Articles: Apple Watch Series 5 review: https://cnet.co/2lXonmD Facebook Portal: https://cnet.co/2lW17p6 Amazon Music HD: https://cnet.co/2ko46Gp Follow us: twitter.com/thedailycharge Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge Subscribe to the SUPERCHARGED extended edition audio podcast: iTunes: https://apple.co/2lPB1Ed Spotify: https...

Sep 18, 20198 min

The iPhone 11 review: it's cheaper, but is it better? (The Daily Charge, 9/17/2019)

Today's show goes all in on Apple's latest iPhone 11 and 11 Pro with Scott Stein Articles: iPhone 11 review: https://cnet.co/2lSvUTS iPhone 11 series comparison: https://cnet.co/2mgkrgR Follow us: http://www.cnet.com/daily-charge http://www.twitter.com/thedailycharge Watch more episodes of The Daily Charge on Youtube (current): https://bit.ly/2LXZYbx Youtube ( 3:59 RIP): https://bit.ly/2IP2GOs Youtube ( 3:59 legacy): https://bit.ly/29LVP7F Periscope: https://www.pscp.tv/CNET/ Livestream (archive...

Sep 17, 20198 min

Amazon hardware reveal next week: What new devices would you like to see? (The Daily Charge, 9/16/2019)

Plus, MoviePass crumbles and Mozilla pushes privacy. Articles: Moviepass: https://cnet.co/2kCUE2e Mozilla 'Grant for the Web': https://cnet.co/2kMa1VZ Amazon unveil: https://cnet.co/2lWjElm Follow us: http://www.cnet.com/daily-charge http://www.twitter.com/thedailycharge Watch more episodes of The Daily Charge on Youtube (current): https://bit.ly/2LXZYbx Youtube ( 3:59 RIP): https://bit.ly/2IP2GOs Youtube ( 3:59 legacy): https://bit.ly/29LVP7F Periscope: https://www.pscp.tv/CNET/ Livestream (arc...

Sep 16, 20198 min

Another day, another huge Pixel 4XL leak (The Daily Charge, 9/12/2019)

Google, your phone's showing. Also, Nintendo has new accessories to get you moving and Spotify wants to know where you really live. Spotify: https://cnet.co/2lScka0 Switch accessories: https://bit.ly/2mbWibj Pixel leak: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFjbzTLNMAo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Sep 12, 20197 min

How did Apple get that iPhone 11 price down? (The Daily SUPERCharge 9/11/2019)

Plus an interview with Ian Greenblatt of JD Power on the state of 5g and impact that will have on mobile prices in the future, as well as questions from the audience about the value of Apple TV+ vs Disney+ We're giving away a 'Cubby' robotic teddy bear. Click below to enter! http://www.cnet.com/giveaway http://youtube.com/dailycharge http://www.cnet.com/daily-charge http://www.twitter.com/thedailycharge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Sep 11, 201938 min

Apple plays it safe with iPhone 11 as it pushes new services like Apple TV Plus (The Daily Charge, 9/11/2019)

The best part of the new iPhone may be its $700 price. https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-tv-plus-cost-launch-release-date-nov-1-shows-movies-see/ https://www.cnet.com/news/iphone-11s-best-feature-is-its-699-price-tag/ https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-new-iphone-11-pro-and-max-launch-colors-price-size-hands-on-camera-specs-battery/ https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-watch-new-series-5-always-on-display-battery-life-price-specs-ceramic-titanium-compass/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Sep 11, 20199 min

YouTube's machine learning can't keep up with its promises (The Daily Charge, 9/9/2019)

Plus, Pixel 4 leaks and a looking ahead to tomorrow's Apple event. Watch our Youtube episode or listen to Today's SuperCharged edition to learn how to enter to win a 'Cubby' robotic teddy bear! Today's episode: https://youtu.be/jnMmWiEd68w Youtube Kids: https://cnet.co/2m6Q0K7 Everything iPhone 11 we know so far: https://cnet.co/2lG63yg Pixel 4 leaks: https://cnet.co/2k80gRD Contest rules and how to win Cubby: http://cnet.com/giveaway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Sep 09, 20197 min

Our big Apple iPhone 11 preview (The Daily Charge, 9/5/2019)

We pick through the rumors of the next Apple flagship, dabble in Facebook Dating and talk Galaxy Fold. https://www.cnet.com/news/apples-new-iphone-challenge-making-modest-upgrades-sound-sexy/ https://www.cnet.com/news/facebook-dating-wont-push-tinder-off-your-home-screen-just-yet/ https://www.cnet.com/news/amazon-oled-tv-with-alexa-new-sound-bar-new-fire-tv-cube/ https://www.cnet.com/news/sorry-the-galaxy-fold-5g-isnt-coming-to-the-us/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

Sep 05, 20197 min

YouTube smacked with record $170M fine over children's privacy law (The Daily Charge, 9/4/2019)

Plus, what happens when you share Ring footage with police and a proposal to solve online privacy problems. https://www.cnet.com/news/google-to-pay-170m-to-settle-ftc-investigation-into-youtube/ https://www.cnet.com/news/you-shared-ring-footage-with-police-they-may-share-it-too/# https://www.cnet.com/news/ad-industry-offers-answer-to-online-privacy-problems/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Sep 04, 20198 min

Cheapskate advice: extended (The Daily SUPERCharge, 9/3/2019)

The first of many visits from Rick Broida, The Cheapskate, highlighting educational services, Black Friday prep and current trends. http://youtube.com/dailycharge http://www.cnet.com/daily-charge http://www.twitter.com/thedailycharge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 03, 201921 min

CNET's tech-deals guru reveals his secrets (The Daily Charge, 9/3/2019)

Plus, Facebook hiding likes and WiFi 7. https://www.cnet.com/news/the-best-labor-day-deals-2019-airpods-mattresses-lenovo-smart-clock-dji-osmo/ https://www.cnet.com/news/facebook-experimenting-on-hiding-likes-report-says/ https://www.cnet.com/news/wi-fi-6-is-barely-here-but-wi-fi-7-is-already-on-the-way/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Sep 03, 20198 min

Disney Plus: Everything you need to know (The Daily Charge, 8/29/2019)

We dive deep into Disney's planned streaming service that will take on Netflix. D+ launch date and price: https://www.cnet.com/news/disney-plus-will-cost-7-a-month-and-launch-nov-12/ Features: https://www.cnet.com/news/disney-plus-will-give-you-4-simultaneous-stream-4k-hdr-uhd-at-no-cost-weekly-episodes/ Preorder deal: https://www.cnet.com/how-to/disney-plus-discount-buy-two-years-and-get-the-third-year-free/ Bundle of D+/Hulu/Disney: https://www.cnet.com/news/disney-will-discount-a-bundle-with-...

Aug 29, 20199 min

Pros and cons for 5G and Wi-Fi 6 (The Daily SUPERCharge, 8/28/2019)

*CORRECTION: After recording the show, Scott learned from Fitbit that it turns out the Versa 2 CANNOT do offline Spotify playback. We found this out after realizing it was not reported on in its press release. It only acts as a remote for the phone app, which is a 'non feature.' Be on the lookout for Scott Stein's full detailed hands-on review of the Fitbit Versa 2 coming soon on CNET.com We're talking short range, long range, routers and futureproofing. http://youtube.com/dailycharge http://www...

Aug 28, 201924 min
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