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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Private Facebook groups are using ‘Justice for ...
We take an inside look at what goes on in these groups.
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Lego Super Mario is the break from reality we n...
The new Lego set is Super Mario Maker come to life.
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Being lonely can be bad for your health (The Da...
A look at the science of loneliness shows potentially harmful impact on your brain and body.
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The PlayStation 5 is either a work of art of ju...
Sony finally gave us a glimpse of its new console and teased a few dazzling looking games.
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Police social media presence is now under a gia...
The tactic of using Facebook and Twitter for both PR purposes and to help with investigations faces more questions.
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Amazon made this injured employee sit in a ware...
This occurred as the coronavirus pandemic raged through the country.
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Body cameras were supposed to make police accou...
Why police body cams pose a privacy threat for protestors.
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TCL knows how to make foldable smartphones (The...
TCL executive Stefan Streit on tapping the television display business to make foldables.
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Protecting your digital privacy during a protes...
With law enforcement stepping up its surveillance techniques, here are some suggestions for protecting yourself.
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What to do if you find stalkerware on your phon...
These apps can record everything you do and potentially put you in danger.
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Amazon faces criticism for handling of COVID-19...
Many of the critics come from within Amazon’s own ranks.
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How TCL wants to bring 5G to the masses with af...
TCL marketing guru Stefan Streit talks about the upcoming TCL 10 5G.
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TV maker TCL breaks into the phone biz -- at th...
The company breaks down its strategy of providing phones with decent specs at a budget price.
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The coronavirus makes virtual funerals the new ...
Video conferencing services like Zoom allow for people to grieve during the lockdown.
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Everything you need to know about HBO Max (The ...
The latest blockbuster streaming service just launched, but is it worth your time?
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This VR world wants to be your escape from the ...
A VR startup is trying to create an experience that’s more social.
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What the heck are coronavirus ‘immunity certifi...
These passes, theoretically given to people who have developed antibodies to COVID-19, are supposed to help re-open the economy, but there are concerns.
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How the coronavirus really hurts the accessibil...
The pandemic has been tough for everyone, but people with disabilities are disproportionately affected.
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The Cheapskate is in the house with some killer...
Rick Broida on getting the most bang for your buck and his new show.
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How a startup is getting people with autism tec...
Keeping opportunities alive even as the job market deteriorates.
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One man’s mission to keep wounded veterans gami...
A volunteer is building adaptive controllers so veterans without limbs can play games like Minecraft.
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Why AT&T thinks HBO Max and its core services m...
Jeff McElfresh, the CEO of AT&T Communications, talks about its upcoming service and the state of its multiple video offerings.
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AT&T says coronavirus won't stop the progress o...
Jeff McElfresh, the CEO of AT&T Communications talks about making 5G more accessible for all.
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The Pentagon wants to squash this 5G upstart (T...
Why a private venture called Ligado continues to hit a wall in its effort to create an alternative 5G network.
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How AT&T is keeping first responders and studen...
In the first of a three-part interview, Jeff McElfresh, the CEO of AT&T Communications, talks about how it's dealing with the pandemic.
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