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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Daily Charge Looks Back at Six Years of Episode...
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.
33 min
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Stranger Things vs Squid Game: What’s Hot in th...
Daily Charge veteran Joan Solsman gives us a rundown of Netflix, Amazon and more.
18 min
3
OnePlus 10T Has Trade-Offs for a Lower Price (T...
We talk with the head of marketing for OnePlus about its latest flagship smartphone.
16 min
4
James Webb Gives Us a Breathtaking New View of ...
We discuss the significance of the space telescope and how this advances astronomy.
14 min
5
Mastercard’s Innovation on How We’ll Buy Things...
Mastercard Chief Innovation Officer Ken Moore talks about touchless payments, 5G and security.
13 min
6
A Reckoning for Crypto? Mastercard’s Innovation...
Mastercard Chief Innovation Officer Ken Moore discusses the recent stumble in cryptocurrencies and why NFTs might actually be useful (one day).
14 min
7
When the Metaverse Collides With Sexism and Abl...
VR is supposed to take you to a new place, but it’s one that still carries the baggage of the real world.
16 min
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How Sarcasm and Humor Provides a Cloak For Hate...
Social media systems struggle to figure out a user’s intent and tone.
12 min
9
Our Big Comic-Con Marvel and DC Rundown (The Da...
Breaking down the big headlines from the weekend.
12 min
10
Intel’s Chip Turnaround Efforts Get a Big Boost...
We break down how bad the chip backlog is and when it gets better.
12 min
11
Comic-Con: From Marvel to Lord of the Rings, He...
The geek culture fest is back in physical form, and we’re expecting some big news.
14 min
12
AT&T Upgrades 5G As We Wait For Those Killer Ap...
The telecom company saw customer growth in the second quarter, but faces economic headwinds.
15 min
13
High Gas Prices Are Revving Up This Online Anti...
A movement to make urban areas more pedestrian friendly has gained momentum over the last year.
13 min
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Looking For the Best TV in 2022 (The Daily Char...
Vizio’s newest line has the potential to offer a lot of bang for your buck.
9 min
15
Do You Really Need a 5G Phone? (The Daily Charg...
For those still on an older phone, we break down whether it’s worth the extra expense.
10 min
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Here’s How the New IPadOS Feels Like (The Daily...
CNET Editor Scott Stein gives us his take on the big changes coming to iPads later this year.
13 min
17
MacBook Air Gets a Big Makeover Along With M2 (...
CNET Editor Dan Ackerman breaks down the redesigned MacBook Air.
11 min
18
The Elon Musk-Twitter Blow-Up is Spiraling Even...
Now Twitter is suing the billionaire in what is shaping up to be an ugly fight.
11 min
19
Prime Day: How to Be Smart About the Shopping B...
Here’s what the deals look like amid rising inflation and increased competition.
11 min
20
Amazon Warehouse Employees Get the Runaround On...
As Prime Day looms, warehouse workers are still struggling to get compensation and care.
10 min
21
What Prime Day Looks Like in the Age of High In...
Amazon’s big summer sale faces a lot of headwinds.
9 min
22
Why NFTs Are So Reviled By Gamers (Daily Charge...
Yet the video game industry can’t seem to get enough about it.
12 min
23
Apple Unveils ‘Lockdown’ Mode To Fight Spyware ...
We break down Apple’s latest attempt to fight hacker attempts to obtain your personal information.
10 min
24
Thor: Love and Thunder is a Surprising MCU Misf...
Here’s a spoiler-free look at the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
10 min
25
Looking back at 15 years of iPhone (The Daily C...
Happy birthday to the phone that changed everything.
13 min