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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Even Amazon Prime Day had to bow down to the pr...
We talk about the delay for Amazon Prime Day and CEO Jeff Bezos’ upcoming appearance before Congress just days ahead of his massive gain in net worth.
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How NBA players are using the Oura smart ring t...
CNET Editor Scott Stein talks about his experiences with the ring that every NBA player is wearing now.
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T-Mobile and the coronavirus: What's the carri...
T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert talks about the impact of the pandemic.
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T-Mobile CEO boasts he's got more 5G capacity t...
Mike Sievert gives us an update on where T-Mobile is at with its 5G roll out.
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T-Mobile CEO on fighting the scourge of robocal...
Mike Sievert talks about its new tools like Scam Shield and a free Caller ID service.
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Peacock is live: Here’s everything you need to ...
The last of the big streaming services has finally launched. But how does it stack up?
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Uber and Lyft go to battle over how much to pay...
The ride-sharing companies and Seattle each offer their own data to support different proposals for minimum wage.
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This power line-climbing robot may be the key t...
Facebook unveiled a robot that spews out fiber-optic cables wrapped around power lines. But is it practical?
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China and the US are battling for control of 5G...
We break down the technological and political maneuverings between the countries over the fate of the next-generation wireless technology.
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A new Paper Mario game and what we want in a Ni...
CNET Editor Scott Stein gives his impression of the latest Nintendo Switch game and busts out his crystal ball.
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When it comes to AI, the US and China actually ...
Talk of an artificial intelligence “arms race” is overblown.
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Can Michael Keaton save the DC cinematic univer...
The casting of the original 1989 Batman could open up a multiverse of options for DC movies.
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Let’s talk about the apocalypse (The Daily Char...
“Hacking the Apocalypse” host Claire Riley on her new limited series and how the coronavirus affected the project.
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How PayPal is trying to fight systemic racism (...
In a special extended edition, we talk to PayPal CEO Dan Schulman about George Floyd and helping Black-owned businesses.
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Fake 5G-coronavirus conspiracy theory leads to ...
There’s a real toll that these fake rumors have taken on both telecom equipment and workers.
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What’s the deal with this Facebook ad boycott? ...
Everything you need to know about the “Stop Hate for Profit” campaign.
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FCC’s Ajit Pai is tackling suicide prevention w...
He hopes this initiative gets us talking about the nation’s suicide problem.
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Coronavirus has radically changed our world. Ho...
This was supposed to be the year of 5G. Here’s a look at how the coronavirus has impacted its progress.
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The Last of US Part 2 is a massive hit. So why...
It’s the fastest-selling Sony game ever, but that doesn’t mean it’s been without controversy.
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Tightening your belt? How to decide which strea...
We break down the pros and cons of each service.
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Upgrades to Safari mean a more private browsing...
Safari joins Firefox and Brave in being more transparent about who’s tracking you.
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Even more Apple WWDC news: Digging deeper into ...
CNET Editor Scott Stein shares his thoughts on what this all means for Apple.
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Everything you need to know about Apple WWDC 20...
We break down the biggest headlines from this action-packed conference.
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The tech behind MTA's fight against coronavirus...
MTA CEO Pat Foye explains how ultraviolet lights, infrared sensors and capacity trackers help as New York re-opens for business.
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Price gouging persists as scammers chase pandem...
Despite efforts to stamp out overpriced goods, there are still a lot of problems.
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