The Daily Charge

<p>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. </p>

Daily Charge Looks Back at Six Years of Episodes (The Daily Charge, 8/5/2022)

We’re taking a well-deserved break after six years of daily podcasts. But before that, it’s time to reminisce with our original co-hosts.  Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08-05
33:47

Stranger Things vs Squid Game: What’s Hot in the World of Streaming (The Daily Charge, 8/4/2022)

Daily Charge veteran Joan Solsman gives us a rundown of Netflix, Amazon and more. Story: https://cnet.co/3zqb8No Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08-04
19:09

OnePlus 10T Has Trade-Offs for a Lower Price (The Daily Charge, 8/3/2022)

We talk with the head of marketing for OnePlus about its latest flagship smartphone. Story: https://cnet.co/3zwQL0S Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08-03
16:53

James Webb Gives Us a Breathtaking New View of Space (The Daily Charge, 8/2/2022)

We discuss the significance of the space telescope and how this advances astronomy. Story: https://cnet.co/3ztzHJp Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08-02
14:33

Mastercard’s Innovation on How We’ll Buy Things in the Future (The Daily Charge, 8/1/2022)

Mastercard Chief Innovation Officer Ken Moore talks about touchless payments, 5G and security. Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08-01
13:34

A Reckoning for Crypto? Mastercard’s Innovation Chief Says It Could Come Back Stronger (The Daily Charge, 7/29/2022)

Mastercard Chief Innovation Officer Ken Moore discusses the recent stumble in cryptocurrencies and why NFTs might actually be useful (one day). Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-29
14:56

When the Metaverse Collides With Sexism and Ableism (The Daily Charge, 7/28/2022)

VR is supposed to take you to a new place, but it’s one that still carries the baggage of the real world. Story: https://cnet.co/3PGzrxC Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-28
17:25

How Sarcasm and Humor Provides a Cloak For Hate Speech (The Daily Charge, 7/27/2022)

Social media systems struggle to figure out a user’s intent and tone. Story: https://cnet.co/3BiJvsc Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-27
13:18

Our Big Comic-Con Marvel and DC Rundown (The Daily Charge, 7/26/22)

Breaking down the big headlines from the weekend. Story: https://cnet.co/3PS3oKI Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-26
13:34

Intel’s Chip Turnaround Efforts Get a Big Boost (The Daily Charge, 7/25/2022)

We break down how bad the chip backlog is and when it gets better. Story: https://cnet.co/3ovU17G Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-25
12:51

Comic-Con: From Marvel to Lord of the Rings, Here’s What We Expect (The Daily Charge, 7/22/2022)

The geek culture fest is back in physical form, and we’re expecting some big news. Story: https://cnet.co/3znm8MK Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-22
14:54

AT&T Upgrades 5G As We Wait For Those Killer Apps (The Daily Charge, 7/21/2022)

The telecom company saw customer growth in the second quarter, but faces economic headwinds. Story: https://cnet.co/3Oo8jSC Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-21
15:50

High Gas Prices Are Revving Up This Online Anti-Car Movement (The Daily Charge, 7/20/2022)

A movement to make urban areas more pedestrian friendly has gained momentum over the last year. Story: https://cnet.co/3Ojnigx Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-20
14:31

Looking For the Best TV in 2022 (The Daily Charge, 7/19/2022)

Vizio’s newest line has the potential to offer a lot of bang for your buck. Story: https://cnet.co/3Ojnigx Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-19
10:20

Do You Really Need a 5G Phone? (The Daily Charge, 7/18/2022)

For those still on an older phone, we break down whether it’s worth the extra expense. Story: https://cnet.co/3RTBpMC Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-18
11:23

Here’s How the New IPadOS Feels Like (The Daily Charge, 7/15/2022)

CNET Editor Scott Stein gives us his take on the big changes coming to iPads later this year. Story: https://cnet.co/3yGApm9 Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-15
13:58

MacBook Air Gets a Big Makeover Along With M2 (The Daily Charge, 7/14/2022)

CNET Editor Dan Ackerman breaks down the redesigned MacBook Air. Story: https://cnet.co/3O6WKPt Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-14
12:18

The Elon Musk-Twitter Blow-Up is Spiraling Even Further (The Daily Charge, 7/13/2022)

Now Twitter is suing the billionaire in what is shaping up to be an ugly fight.  Story: https://cnet.co/3PijgWM Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-13
12:26

Prime Day: How to Be Smart About the Shopping Bonanza (The Daily Charge, 7/12/2022)

Here’s what the deals look like amid rising inflation and increased competition.   Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-12
11:48

Amazon Warehouse Employees Get the Runaround On Workers Comp (The Daily Charge, 7/11/2022)

As Prime Day looms, warehouse workers are still struggling to get compensation and care. Story: https://cnet.co/3Is1RZr Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-11
11:40

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