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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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T-Mobile-Sprint are finally one. Here’s what it means for you (The Daily Charge, 4/1/2020)

We break down the ins and outs of the mobile mega-merger. Story : https://cnet.co/2R1FpNe 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 ( 3:59 legacy): https://bit.ly/29LVP7F Pe...

Apr 01, 202012 min

Quibi is the latest streaming service vying for your money (The Daily Charge 3/31/2020)

WTF is Quibi? We have Joan Solsman on to break it down and answer your streaming service questions. Articles: What is Quibi: https://cnet.co/2Jt8w7V 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.l...

Mar 31, 202013 min

Coronavirus is putting even more pressure on Amazon (The Daily Charge, 3/30/2020)

We break down how the retail giant is juggling delivering packages to you and outbreaks of COVID-19 among its warehouse workers. Articles: Amazon Staten Island strike: https://cnet.co/2w4HII8 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...

Mar 30, 202010 min

Internet memes are the new coronavirus coping mechanism (The Daily Charge, 3/26/2020)

CNET reporter Abrar Al-heeti explains why memes are just the latest way we deal with a crisis. Memes: https://cnet.co/33P60Cl 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 ( 3:5...

Mar 27, 20209 min

Gig economy workers have their own coronavirus struggles (The Daily Charge, 3/26/2020)

At a time when they need it the most, sick pay has been tough to come by. Articles: Gig workers: https://cnet.co/2UimwHI 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 ( 3:59 leg...

Mar 26, 202014 min

Apple's new iPad Pro isn't quite ready to replace your laptop (The Daily Charge 3/25/2020)

Also, will YouTube and the other streaming services bog down the internet? Articles: iPad Pro review: https://cnet.co/2JkzTkh Youtube throttling: https://cnet.co/3bnOiby 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 ( 3:5...

Mar 25, 202017 min

How Amazon's coping with the coronavirus crisis (The Daily Charge, 3/24/2020)

We go inside Amazon's response so far to the pandemic. Articles: Amazon Delays: https://cnet.co/39igRG2 Warehouse workers: https://cnet.co/2wxZjbq Amazon's response to surge: https://cnet.co/2y1dSVm Confirmed case in Amazon warehouse: https://cnet.co/2UgUj4g Bezos' thank you note: https://cnet.co/2J9gVxf 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/2kP...

Mar 24, 20209 min

You're doing passwords wrong, stupid (The Daily Charge, 3/11/2020)

Let's talk about old password habits that are wrong, and the best password managers you should be using. Your passwords suck: https://cnet.co/2IFjpmI Password rules to live by: https://cnet.co/2Q8y5Ph E3 cancelled: https://cnet.co/2IEnNlU 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 Da...

Mar 11, 202010 min

This bill to protect children may also put your privacy at risk (The Daily Charge, 3/10/2020)

We break down the EARN IT act and how it potentially affects the way companies encrypt their communications. Learn more about EARN IT: https://cnet.co/3cWk2Gu Watch the hearing on Wed, 3/11: https://bit.ly/3cWjRei Leave a voicemail : 862-250-8573 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 o...

Mar 10, 202011 min

Are passwords dead? Let's talk about the future of encryption (The Daily Charge, 3/9/2020)

Special guest Stephen Shankland explains why we may not need passwords down the line. Articles: Dump your password: https://cnet.co/2TBalWb Two-factor authentication: https://cnet.co/2Q1kvgv Leave a voicemail : 862-250-8573 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 Y...

Mar 09, 20208 min

We got our hands on a prototype phone with a rollable display (The Daily Charge, 3/5/2020)

Would you buy a phone that rolls up? Articles : TCL Rollable: https://cnet.co/32XsgJF Tri-fold prototype: https://cnet.co/2VRdL8L Leave a voicemail : 862-250-8573 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):...

Mar 05, 202011 min

The Galaxy S20 is coming, but here are the best deals (The Daily Charge, 3/4/2020)

Samsung's latest too much for you? The smart money may be on the Galaxy S10 or other discounted phones. Deal-meister Rick Broida lays it out for us. Deals : Discounted S10: https://cnet.co/39qmYJ9 LG G8 ThinQ discount: https://cnet.co/39rojzi S10 Plus deal: https://cnet.co/2wwuofb No contract iPhone: https://cnet.co/2VM5p2a Leave a voicemail: 862-250-8573 Follow us: twitter.com/thedailycharge Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge Subscribe to the SUPERCHARGED extended edition audio podcast: iTunes: ht...

Mar 04, 202013 min

Decoding the Galaxy S20's different 5G combinations (The Daily Charge, 3/3/2020)

Not all 5G is created equally. Also, we see how well the Galaxy S20 survives the drop test. Stories: S20: https://cnet.co/38iI0Ig Drop test: https://cnet.co/2IeEx35 Leave a voicemail: 862-250-8573 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...

Mar 03, 20208 min

AT&T TV is the DirecTV replacement no one asked for (The Daily Charge, 3/2/2020)

We break down the latest live-television service with special guest David Katzmaier. Story: AT&T TV: https://cnet.co/3aoPDP4 Leave a voicemail: 862-250-8573 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): h...

Mar 02, 20208 min

Disney's surprise CEO departure while Baby Yoda steals Toy Fair (The Daily Charge, 2/26/2020)

We discuss the big shake up at the House of Mouse, and run through the toys that impressed special guest Mike Sorrentino. Stories : Iger: https://cnet.co/2T03qW8 Baby Yoda: https://cnet.co/2TiR2zG Cybertruck: https://cnet.co/2Tg5wjD More Toy Fair: https://cnet.co/2T2iF0S Leave a voicemail: 862-250-8573 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/2kPWT...

Feb 26, 202010 min

Schools are tracking kids and that raises all kinds of questions (The Daily Charge, 2/25/2020)

Re-uploaded with an edit and disclaimer. A look at how schools are using kids' phones for tracking purposes and how Firefox wants to make internet browsing more private. Stories : School surveillance: https://cnet.co/3c1Y4kV Firefox network privacy: https://cnet.co/3c6Yy9l Leave a voicemail: 862-250-8573 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/2kP...

Feb 26, 202011 min

The Xbox Series X is a spec monster (The Daily Charge, 2/24/2020)

We discuss the latest specs to come out, as well as discuss the Huawei Mate XS foldable and a new Sony premium phone. Stories : Xbox Series X: https://cnet.co/37NQ4AE Sony XPERIA 1: https://cnet.co/32kSnKe Huawei P40: https://cnet.co/2ThaUmS Mate XS: https://cnet.co/2TaGrqf 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/2...

Feb 24, 20209 min

We break down the future of AR (The Daily Charge, 2/20/2020)

Special guest Scott Stein has lots of AR news. Plus: Baby Yoda! Articles : HTC Vive Cosmos: https://cnet.co/2Pafodo AR 5g office: https://cnet.co/2vPD542 Snapchat floor is lava: https://cnet.co/2HGBLTQ Baby Yoda Toy Fair: https://cnet.co/38Ksu8Z Interview with Yves Maitre: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCEJCguO_NI 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://...

Feb 20, 20208 min

The Samsung Z Flip display mystery has been solved (The Daily Charge, 2/19/2020)

Does the foldable phone really have a flexible glass display? Also, Rudy Giuliani's Twitter security fail and weighing Jeff Bezos' $10 billion Earth Fund. Articles : Z flip: https://cnet.co/3bRjr8j Glass: https://cnet.co/2V3oVqE Giuliani: https://cnet.co/38J4TWf Bezos: https://cnet.co/39O3gqs 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 Stitche...

Feb 19, 20209 min

Microsoft wants to make voting machines safer from hackers. (The Daily Charge, 2/18/2020)

If it works, ElectionGuard could be one of Microsoft's most important products of 2020. Microsoft ElectionGuard: https://cnet.co/3bNok2i 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 Yo...

Feb 18, 202020 min

Mobile World Congress is canceled. Now what? (The Daily Charge, 2/13/2020)

The world's largest mobile show is not happening due to coronavirus concerns. What happens now? Articles: MWC Cancellation: https://cnet.co/2SnSy41 Official statement: https://www.mwcbarcelona.com// Netflix freebie: https://cnet.co/37nupir Coronavirus resources: Mayo clinic: https://bit.ly/2vwlKwK CDC: https://bit.ly/2uz3FOQ World Health Organization: https://bit.ly/2HhxW7v Follow us: twitter.com/thedailycharge Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge Subscribe to the SUPERCHARGED extended edition audio ...

Feb 13, 20207 min

Does Samsung's folding-glass flip phone beat the Razr? (The Daily Charge, 2/12/2020)

We discuss Z hell out of Z Flip. Story links: Z-Flip: https://cnet.co/39rG5Ce S20 lineup: https://cnet.co/2vrneIK Galaxy Buds: https://cnet.co/2vqyV2w Highlights: https://cnet.co/2vwgc5p 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/2LXZ...

Feb 12, 20206 min

Will Samsung Unpacked blow us away or bore us to tears? (The Daily Charge, 2/10/2020)

Plus: Oscars winners and losers. Articles : Unpacked: https://bit.ly/2OJtIcJ Galaxy Z Flip: https://cnet.co/2SdbliG Oscars: https://cnet.co/37kPqul Full list of results: https://cnet.co/2OKrc65 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....

Feb 10, 20207 min

Is Disney Plus one of the biggest launches of all time? (The Daily Charge, 2/5/2020)

Also: Spotify isn't doing too shabby either. Articles : Disney+ : https://cnet.co/2OuHEqR Spotify: https://cnet.co/2Spbyhq 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 ( 3:59 l...

Feb 05, 20207 min

Tired of being tracked online, teens figured out a way to fool Instagram (The Daily Charge, 2/4/2020)

Also, how an app is causing chaos for one of 2020's most important political events. Articles : Instagram hack: https://cnet.co/2GSc02t Iowa caucus: https://cnet.co/2vSlc4R 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 ( ...

Feb 04, 20206 min

How much does it cost to spy on your neighbors? Apparently, $5 a month (The Daily Charge, 1/30/2020)

Also, Avast shuts down its data collection firm that was mining your browser data, and Facebook pays $550 million over collecting people's face data. Articles : Rekor license plate scanning: https://cnet.co/2uNeqfQ Avast antivirus: https://cnet.co/2U9kiuH Facebook lawsuit: https://cnet.co/36Hhdon 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 Sti...

Jan 30, 202010 min
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