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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Twitter Can Curb Viral Misinformation by Taking...
Consistently implementing a series of measures could prevent false information from spreading quickly on the platform, researchers found.
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Stranger Things Returns as Streaming Services C...
It’s almost too many shows to watch.
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Streamers on Twitch, YouTube Are Debunking Cons...
Online debaters have been tackling misinformation on topics like the COVID-19 vaccine and election security by going head to head with conspiracy theorists.
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Where the IPhone is Headed Next (The Daily Char...
Ahead of its 15th anniversary, let’s take a look at the breakthrough technologies powering the iPhone over the next few years and beyond.
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Why Local Newspapers Matter So Much (The Daily ...
Local journalism affects so many. Here’s how to help support your neighborhood newspaper.
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Here’s What’s Different About the M2 MacBook Pr...
We’ll also look at what hasn’t changed too.
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How the Ukraine-Russia War Has Changed Climate ...
There’s renewed criticism of our dependence on fossil fuels, and the impact it’s having on everyone.
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Meta Previews Its VR Future (The Daily Charge/ ...
The company has been working on several prototype VR headsets to make virtual worlds seem more realistic.
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How Apple and Google Plan to Tighten the Grip o...
The updates to iOS 16 and Android 13 are focusing on deeper integrations in your everyday health and finances — making your phone even more of a Swiss Army knife.
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Why Are Dating Reality Shows So Weird Now? (The...
Here’s what these increasingly strange reality shows say about our society.
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A Look at Nintendo’s Greatest Hits And Gaming’s...
CNET Editor Scott Stein shares his thoughts on gaming after an interview with former Nintendo executive Reggie Fils-Aime.
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Dish Network Lights Up More 5G Cities, But Ther...
Dish narrowly met a FCC deadline for 5G coverage requirements, although it’s still unclear how broadly the service will be available.
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ESports Is Using The Same Cognitive Tests As So...
Professional gamers are taking a page from other sports and analyzing health and cognitive behavior.
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New Apps Give You an Advance On Your Paycheck, ...
They are, however, better than older payday loans that carried extremely high fees.
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Qualcomm CEO on the Metaverse and the Future of...
Cristiano Amon says it’ll take five years before we get the kind of thin AR glasses anyone would want to wear.
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Qualcomm CEO on What He Really Thinks of Apple ...
Cristiano Amon also speaks about his high hopes for its next-generation Nuvia processors.
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Qualcomm CEO on Why Some Parts of Tech Are Infl...
Cristiano Amon speaks with CNET about inflation and a massive supply shortage in, well, everything.
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Apple WWDC Stayed Silent On Augmented Reality G...
Where the heck are they?
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Apple Shows Off M2-Powered MacBook Air, iOS 16 ...
It was a busy day for Apple at its annual developer conference.
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Apple WWDC: Here’s Everything We Expect To See ...
Apple could talk about everything from software upgrades to the potential for AR glasses.
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Stranger Things Will Be a Massive Hit. But For ...
Netflix quietly changed the way it tallies viewership in a way that benefits the latest season of the popular show.
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Improving Your TV Audio Setup Without Breaking ...
Here’s an affordable way to amp up your TV experience.
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Inflation is Costing You Hundreds. Here Are Som...
Here’s some helpful advice during some tough times.
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Apple's AR Headset: Details May Have Emerged (T...
A new report explains that Apple has some lofty ambitions for its augmented reality headset.
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Even credit card fraud is Extremely Online now ...
But tech to sniff out false charges is advancing too.
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