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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Tech resurrects James Dean for a new movie (The...
A new flick needed to cast a secondary lead. But why stop at the living? Also, Disney Plus adds a huge title for its launch.
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Is the Echo Studio the best Alexa speaker yet? ...
We chat with CNET audio expert Ty Pendlebury about finding the best sound equipment.
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We break down the ins and outs of the Surface P...
Also, a look at how two Chinese companies might be cleaning up their image after the US government blacklisted them and a review of the Facebook Portal TV with a twist.
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Google buys Fitbit, because knowing everything ...
A look at the privacy concerns now that Google owns the wearable company. Also, hackers have been targeting Facebook ads accounts to promote fraud with other people's money.
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An app wanted to bring back Instagram's creepie...
Instagram killed off this feature in early October, and this app wanted to revive it. Also, Twitter is killing off political ads, while Facebook has no problem with politicians paying to lie.
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HBO Max brings GoT-prequel House of the Dragon ...
WarnerMedia made the case for its $15-a-month service, which launches in May.
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AirPods Pro finally ditches Apple's one-size-fi...
New customizable ear tips make AirPods more accessible -- and more expensive. Also, is Google buying Fitbit and a breakdown of its earnings.
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Everything about Apple TV Plus you need to know...
Apple's challenger to Netflix launches at the end of this week, and the first reviews of its originals are out.
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Zuckerberg gets lit up over Facebook and Libra ...
Plus, Twitter quarterly results disappoint.
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What the Nintendo Switch Lite is like after a m...
Also, Huawei finally launches its Mate X foldable phone and Google's super supercomputer.
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Is the Pixel 4 better than the iPhone 11? (The ...
Plus, Disney Plus teams up with Verizon, and UPS drones are on the way.
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Amazon's next big adversary is its own workers ...
Also, Stranger Things saved Netflix! (Kinda)
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Pixel 4 doesn't come with 5G. Should we even ca...
Even moar Google: Pixel 4 details, Pixelbook Go and the death of Google VR.
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We go in-depth on Google's Pixel 4, Pixel Buds ...
CNET experts Lynn La and Molly Price are here to share all the details on Google's latest products.
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Are the Surface Pro X, Samsung Galaxy Book S th...
We break down the more power-efficient laptops, talk about our Galaxy Fold test and run through the highlights of New York Comic-Con.
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Samsung Galaxy Fold, Microsoft Surface Duo and ...
Plus, here comes the Uber Copter.
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Microsoft just gave away next year's big reveal...
The Surface Duo dual-screen Android phone and the Neo folding tablet topped Microsoft's jam-packed event.
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What to know about GoPro's new cameras (The Dai...
We breakdown the big changes with the GoPro Hero 8 Black with CNET reviewer Josh Goldman, and a look at what to expect for Microsoft’s big Surface event.
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Amazon wants to deliver on privacy (The Daily C...
A look at everything Amazon promised at its gadgets event.
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WeWork's Wi-Fi security is trash (The Daily Cha...
Plus, the new (improved?) Galaxy Fold and Impossible Burger in your grocery store
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Is now the time to finally get an Apple Watch? ...
We answer your big Apple Watch Series 5 upgrade questions with Scott Stein, peek into Facebook’s new Portal devices, and check in with updates to Amazon Music and Pocket Casts
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The iPhone 11 review: it's cheaper, but is it b...
Today's show goes all in on Apple's latest iPhone 11 and 11 Pro with Scott Stein
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Amazon hardware reveal next week: What new devi...
Plus, MoviePass crumbles and Mozilla pushes privacy.
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Checklisting what we KNOW about Pixel 4 so far ...
Plus reports on Daydream, Pixel Buds and Hangouts
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Another day, another huge Pixel 4XL leak (The D...
Google, your phone's showing. Also, Nintendo has new accessories to get you moving and Spotify wants to know where you really live.
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