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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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CES 2022 is upon us: Here’s what we’re expecting to see (The Daily Charge 1/3/2022)

With COVID-19 cases surging again, most companies are going to remote. But that doesn’t mean it’ll be a quiet show. Story: https://cnet.co/34c5uT3 Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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

Jan 03, 202210 min

The Great Resignation is here to stay (The Daily Charge, 12/27/2021)

We examine one of the biggest trends to stem from the pandemic. Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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

Dec 27, 202114 min

Conspiracy theories had deadly consequences in 2021 (The Daily Charge, 12/22/2021)

From vaccines to the elections, a wave of misinformation received unprecedented attention from the mainstream. Story: https://cnet.co/3mqp98h Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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

Dec 22, 202115 min

Apple had a busy year, but 2022 could be even wilder (The Daily Charge, 12/20/2021)

Virtual and augmented reality glasses and a redesigned iPhone could be highlights, although COVID-19 continues to raise questions. Story: https://cnet.co/32kxnrl Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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...

Dec 20, 202115 min

Shang-Chi director on the importance of AAPI representation (The Daily Charge, 12/14/2021)

Destin Daniel Cretton on how the film is an important window into Asian American culture, and who would win in a fight between Shang-Chi and Dragonball Z's Goku. Story: https://cnet.co/31VatXr Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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...

Dec 14, 20216 min

Here are CNET's best tech products of the year (The Daily Charge, 12/10/2021)

We have CNET head of tech reviews to break down the products you should be looking at this holiday season. Story: https://cnet.co/3IGY22f Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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

Dec 10, 202111 min

Facebook wants to build the metaverse, but already has a VR harassment problem (The Daily Charge, 12/9/2021)

Social media reporter Queenie Wong unfolds just how toxic the VR ecosystem is. DISCLAIMER: While not explicit, some of today's subject matter discusses the use of vulgar language. Story: https://cnet.co/3EIxhYD Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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...

Dec 09, 202112 min

Amazon Halo View is a budget-friendly fitness band (The Daily Charge, 12/8/2021)

But can its low price keep it competitive in a crowded market of alternatives? Story: https://cnet.co/3lM9z6C Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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

Dec 08, 202113 min

Cybersecurity attacks had some big real-world implications in 2021 (The Daily Charge, 12/7/2021)

A ransomware attack that hit Colonial Pipeline had people panicking about gas shortages. And that was just the tip of the iceberg. Story: https://cnet.co/3oxHamm Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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...

Dec 07, 202110 min

Halo Infinite is Xbox’s flagship title. But does it live up to hype?

We discuss the big changes to the franchise in the latest title, and whether it’s worth your time. Story: https://cnet.co/3DG9ZBD] Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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

Dec 06, 202115 min

How Qualcomm plans to play in the metaverse (The Daily Charge, 12/3/2021)

Executive Alex Katouzian talks virtual reality, alternate reality and what still excites him about 5G. Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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

Dec 03, 202114 min

How people are fighting back against gift card scams (The Daily Charge, 11/30/2021)

Some victims have devised creative approaches to fending off scam calls. Is it making any difference? Story: https://cnet.co/3o48J6p Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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

Nov 30, 202111 min
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