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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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Apple is crushing it, and it's all thanks to AirPods (The Daily Charge, 1/29/2020)

Friend of the show Scott Stein talks about Apple, wearables and more. Articles : Mojo lens: https://cnet.co/3aRN8po Apple earnings: https://cnet.co/2RXXtrb 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 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2mcrqr8 Watch more episodes of The Daily Charge on Youtube (current): https://bit.ly/2LXZYbx Youtube ( 3:59 RIP): https:...

Jan 29, 202011 min

The latest TV tech comes to Super Bowl 2020 (The Daily CHarge, 1/28/2020)

Friend of the show David Katzmaier swings by to talk about flat-screens and football. Articles : TVs for 2020: https://cnet.co/312yO90 Best stores to shop for tvs: https://cnet.co/38L0jGF Superbowl for cord-cutters: https://cnet.co/2RA2UOb 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 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2mcrqr8 Watch more episodes of The D...

Jan 28, 202021 min

We're back from the future -- CES 2020 (The Daily Charge, 1/21/2020)

A recap of the best and worst things we saw at the massive tech show. Articles : Amazon: https://cnet.co/3aB34wf Facial recognition: https://bit.ly/2NODqdk Clearview AI: https://bit.ly/2NMmnIO 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 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2mcrqr8 Watch more episodes of The Daily Charge on Youtube (current): https://bit.l...

Jan 21, 20208 min

What was 2019's biggest tech story this year? (The Daily Charge, 12/12/2019 FINAL EPISODE OF 2019)

This is our final episode of 2019 before breaking for the holidays. Take care everyone and thanks for downloading the show. We'll see you from the CNET stage at CES 2020 in early January! Devices eavesdropping, Amazon HQ2, WeWork's meltdown, or Disney Plus -- tell us what you think was the year's biggest story. Articles : Devices listening in: https://cnet.co/2RJF17a Disney+: https://cnet.co/2RRPNbH Amazon HQ2: https://cnet.co/35fFNNh WeWork: https://cnet.co/2qMPfsr Follow us: twitter.com/thedai...

Dec 12, 20199 min

Rise of Skywalker. Rise of the Resistance. Rise of Baby Yoda. (The Daily Charge, 12/11/2019)

Star Wars is on the rise and we’re answering your questions about the new Disney park ride and what’s next for the franchise. Article series: Star Wars: https://cnet.co/2rt12fU 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 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2mcrqr8 Watch more episodes of The Daily Charge on Youtube (current): https://bit.ly/2LXZYbx Youtub...

Dec 11, 201910 min

5G kind of sucked this year. Here's how it may get better (The Daily Charge, 12/10/2019)

We also break down the start of the legal battle between T-Mobile, Sprint and several states looking to block their merger. Articles: 5G: https://cnet.co/34bXxaF Sprint/T-Mobile: https://cnet.co/34b8r0q 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 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2mcrqr8 Watch more episodes of The Daily Charge on Youtube (current): htt...

Dec 10, 20197 min

The DC universe has never looked brighter (The Daily Charge, 12/9/2019)

We discuss the new Wonder Woman trailer, Crisis on Infinite Earths TV crossover and Watchmen. Articles: Wonder Woman 1984: https://cnet.co/2sZ0kXX Crisis on Infinite Earths: https://cnet.co/2DZMZRF Watchmen: https://cnet.co/2YyH0Na 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 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2mcrqr8 Watch more episodes of The Daily Cha...

Dec 09, 20196 min

T-Mobile's nationwide 5G launches tomorrow. We tested it out (The Daily Charge, 12/5/2019)

We also break down the scourge of ransomware and run through the tech products that died this year. Articles : 5G: https://cnet.co/3678fAG Ransomware: https://cnet.co/2Pd5nvo Decade in review: https://cnet.co/2rXnVYz 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 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2mcrqr8 Watch more episodes of The Daily Charge on Youtube ...

Dec 05, 201913 min

Google's leadership shakeup puts Pichai in the driver's seat (The Daily Charge, 12/4/2019)

Plus, Qualcomm builds a better fingerprint reader and holiday sales start strong. Articles : Google: https://cnet.co/2r4PEGU Qualcomm: https://cnet.co/2LoYhmn Cyber Monday: https://cnet.co/362at4n 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 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2mcrqr8 Watch more episodes of The Daily Charge on Youtube (current): https://b...

Dec 04, 20198 min

T-Mobile's 5G is set to launch, and may be the real deal (The Daily Charge, 12/2/2019)

We also talk about Black Friday sales and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's dinner with President Trump. Articles : 5g: https://cnet.co/2LbRDzO Black Friday: https://cnet.co/33ABAC4 Political ads: https://cnet.co/34DYTfw 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 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2mcrqr8 Watch more episodes of The Daily Charge on Youtube...

Dec 02, 20197 min

Here's why the Cybertruck's windows broke (The Daily Charge, 11/26/2019)

Elon Musk explains how Tesla armor glass was defeated during an embarrassing live demonstration. Also, Nickelodeon finds a new streaming outlet. Articles: Nickelodeon on CBS All Access: https://cnet.co/2qMKQ8N Cybertruck window: https://cnet.co/33lylhQ S11 leaks: https://cnet.co/2DlwM92 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 Stitcher: htt...

Nov 26, 201911 min

Black Friday’s coming: How to be a pro at finding the best deals (The Daily Charge, 11/25/2019)

Special guest Rick Broida is on to help us identify the best and worst of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and we discuss how tariffs might affect you in the near future. Articles: Black Friday Amazon Deals: https://cnet.co/2XLCiuN Tariffs: https://cnet.co/34hN0f2 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 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2mcrqr8 Watch...

Nov 25, 20198 min

Will one-day shipping ruin e-commerce as we know it? (The Daily Charge, 11/21/2019)

Plus, Google's ad policy and Baby Yoda. Articles: Holiday retail war: https://cnet.co/37oXone Political ad targeting restrictions: https://cnet.co/2D2kdPG The Mandalorian Baby Yoda: https://cnet.co/2QIoOhZ 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 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2mcrqr8 Watch more episodes of The Daily Charge on Youtube (current): ...

Nov 21, 20198 min

Google Stadia: Everything you need to know about the streaming game revolution (The Daily Charge, 11/20/2019)

We break down Google's gaming ambitions, talk about Microsoft xCloud and more. Articles: Stadia Review: https://cnet.co/2Xyejiw Amazon and others join the cloud gaming wars: https://cnet.co/2O5kaco 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 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2mcrqr8 Watch more episodes of The Daily Charge on Youtube (current): https://...

Nov 20, 20198 min

Do you have questions about the Motorola Razr? (The Daily Charge, 11/19/2019)

Well it's a good thing we know almost everything about it. Stay tuned for your Daily Charge. Motorola Razr: https://cnet.co/2QELGz7 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 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2mcrqr8 Watch more episodes of The Daily Charge on Youtube (current): https://bit.ly/2LXZYbx Youtube ( 3:59 RIP): https://bit.ly/2IP2GOs Youtube...

Nov 19, 201911 min

What is T-Mobile without John Legere? (The Daily Charge, 11/18/2019)

We discuss how the Un-carrier moves on without its iconic leader and talk Google Stadia getting new games. Articles: John Legere: https://cnet.co/32ZFS5u Stadia: https://cnet.co/2Or4xdU 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 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2mcrqr8 Watch more episodes of The Daily Charge on Youtube (current): https://bit.ly/2LXZY...

Nov 18, 20197 min

Motorola's foldable Razr: Absolutely everything you need to know (The Daily Charge, 11/14/2019)

CNET got early and extended time with the folding Razr, and we break the phone down for you. Articles: Inside story: https://cnet.co/375YaFD Hands-on: https://cnet.co/2CFGG53 Retrospective: https://cnet.co/2XfRgJx It's a Verizon exclusive: https://cnet.co/2CH2JIj 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 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2mcrqr8 Watc...

Nov 14, 20197 min

Apple redesigned the MacBook keyboard, but is it any better? (The Daily Charge, 11/13/2019)

We talk about the new 16-inch MacBook Pro, and talk about when the Mac Pro launches. Articles : Macbook Pro: https://cnet.co/2phg07B Reinventing the keyboard: https://cnet.co/2XafZic Mac Pro: https://cnet.co/2KiE7tA 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 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2mcrqr8 Watch more episodes of The Daily Charge on Youtube (...

Nov 13, 20196 min

Disney Plus is here! What do we think? (The Daily Charge, 11/12/2019)

We even got to try it before it started borking. Articles : Disney+ launch issues: https://cnet.co/373thll More on Disney+ : https://cnet.co/2KgZ7RL Free alternatives: https://youtu.be/tpiGvrxRDuc 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 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2mcrqr8 Watch more episodes of The Daily Charge on Youtube (current): https://b...

Nov 12, 20198 min

Amazon's opening a new grocery store (and it's not Whole Foods or Amazon Go) (The Daily Charge, 11/11/2019)

The company is introducing a new brand of grocery store in California. Also, Goldman Sachs, which issues the Apple Card, is under investigation. Articles : Amazon grocery: https://cnet.co/2KcwgxX Apple Card: https://cnet.co/2CzKQew Instagram likes: https://cnet.co/2q0zKwo 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 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2mc...

Nov 11, 201910 min

Tech resurrects James Dean for a new movie (The Daily Charge, 11/7/2019)

A new flick needed to cast a secondary lead. But why stop at the living? Also, Disney Plus adds a huge title for its launch. Articles : James Dean Finding Jack: https://bit.ly/2PUtWPK Disney+: https://cnet.co/32swTti Spring T-Mobile: https://cnet.co/34EcuD5 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: TB...

Nov 07, 201910 min

Is the Echo Studio the best Alexa speaker yet? (The Daily Charge, 11/6/2019)

We chat with CNET audio expert Ty Pendlebury about finding the best sound equipment. Articles : Echo Studio: https://cnet.co/33lHiby Soundbars in 2019: https://cnet.co/2Nl3kpp WiFi speakers in 2019: https://cnet.co/2WQcD3N 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 ...

Nov 06, 20199 min

We break down the ins and outs of the Surface Pro X (The Daily Charge, 11/5/2019)

Also, a look at how two Chinese companies might be cleaning up their image after the US government blacklisted them and a review of the Facebook Portal TV with a twist. Articles : Surface Pro X: https://cnet.co/2WMsccT Portal TV: https://cnet.co/32n23SN CES: https://cnet.co/33jVRMF 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 F...

Nov 05, 20199 min

Google buys Fitbit, because knowing everything you do online isn't enough (The Daily Charge, 11/4/2019)

A look at the privacy concerns now that Google owns the wearable company. Also, hackers have been targeting Facebook ads accounts to promote fraud with other people's money. Articles : Fitbit/Google: https://cnet.co/34E35vB Facebook ad hack: https://cnet.co/2JL8HMk 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 Tu...

Nov 04, 201910 min

An app wanted to bring back Instagram's creepiest feature for stalking loved ones (The Daily Charge, 10/31/2019)

Instagram killed off this feature in early October, and this app wanted to revive it. Also, Twitter is killing off political ads, while Facebook has no problem with politicians paying to lie. Articles : Like Patrol: https://cnet.co/2pvHpm7 Twitter political ads: https://cnet.co/2ptckzD Facebook political ads: https://cnet.co/34g2orW Follow us: twitter.com/thedailycharge Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge Subscribe to the SUPERCHARGED extended edition audio podcast: iTunes: https://apple.co/2lPB1Ed ...

Oct 31, 20198 min

HBO Max brings GoT-prequel House of the Dragon and Green Lantern show (The Daily Charge, 10/30/2019)

WarnerMedia made the case for its $15-a-month service, which launches in May. Articles: HBO Max plan: https://cnet.co/36kfAht GOT prequel: https://cnet.co/2N0ijoE Show lineup: https://cnet.co/31VlS3H Ridley Scott show: https://cnet.co/31ZlhxR 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: htt...

Oct 30, 20198 min

AirPods Pro finally ditches Apple's one-size-fits-all approach (The Daily Charge, 10/29/2019)

New customizable ear tips make AirPods more accessible -- and more expensive. Also, is Google buying Fitbit and a breakdown of its earnings. Articles : Airpods Pro: https://cnet.co/2MXuvGL Google earnings: https://cnet.co/36fFW4c Fitbit/Alphabet stock: https://cnet.co/2BUL6Vi 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 Feedbur...

Oct 29, 20199 min

Everything about Apple TV Plus you need to know (The Daily Charge, 10/28/2019)

Apple's challenger to Netflix launches at the end of this week, and the first reviews of its originals are out. Articles: Morning Show review: https://cnet.co/36cO0lY See review: https://cnet.co/2pYPfoi 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 ...

Oct 28, 201910 min

Zuckerberg gets lit up over Facebook and Libra (The Daily Charge, 10/24/2019)

Plus, Twitter quarterly results disappoint. Articles: Libra: https://cnet.co/2N8rTo5 Twitter: https://cnet.co/32JZWcP 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): https://bit.ly/2LXZYbx Youtube ( 3:59 RIP):...

Oct 24, 20197 min

What the Nintendo Switch Lite is like after a month of use (The Daily Charge, 10/23/2019)

Also, Huawei finally launches its Mate X foldable phone and Google's super supercomputer. Articles: Nintendo Switch Lite: https://cnet.co/2N4m7UF Mate X China release: https://cnet.co/2Jg5wfz Quantum Supremacy: https://cnet.co/2N5Dd4p 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...

Oct 23, 201912 min
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