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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Samsung’s Galaxy S21 drops ahead of CES 2022, b...
Here’s a break-down to of the budget-friendly flagship phone.
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CES 2022 is upon us: Here’s what we’re expectin...
With COVID-19 cases surging again, most companies are going to remote. But that doesn’t mean it’ll be a quiet show.
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The Great Resignation is here to stay (The Dail...
We examine one of the biggest trends to stem from the pandemic.
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We barely made a dent in the fight against robo...
The government put more safeguards in place to protect us against robocalls. It worked, for a moment.
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Conspiracy theories had deadly consequences in ...
From vaccines to the elections, a wave of misinformation received unprecedented attention from the mainstream.
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Spider-Man: No Way Home blows up the MCU: Our s...
We share our thoughts on the latest Marvel film, and how it changes everything.
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Apple had a busy year, but 2022 could be even w...
Virtual and augmented reality glasses and a redesigned iPhone could be highlights, although COVID-19 continues to raise questions.
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YouTube TV and Disney are the latest in carriag...
We break down the latest fight between streaming provider and network.
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The wireless wars were wild this year -- and th...
More competition meant better deals, although some of them came with strings.
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Amazon Glow goes beyond Zoom and FaceTime in bu...
The combination of video chat device and projector lets families get together virtually in a more meaningful way.
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Shang-Chi director on the importance of AAPI re...
Destin Daniel Cretton on how the film is an important window into Asian American culture, and who would win in a fight between Shang-Chi and Dragonball Z's Goku.
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Shang-Chi director on sequel ideas and breaking...
Director Destin Daniel Cretton talks about what it was like shooting during a pandemic.
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Here are CNET's best tech products of the year ...
We have CNET head of tech reviews to break down the products you should be looking at this holiday season.
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Facebook wants to build the metaverse, but alre...
Social media reporter Queenie Wong unfolds just how toxic the VR ecosystem is. DISCLAIMER: While not explicit, some of today's subject matter discusses the use of vulgar language.
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Amazon Halo View is a budget-friendly fitness b...
But can its low price keep it competitive in a crowded market of alternatives?
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Cybersecurity attacks had some big real-world i...
A ransomware attack that hit Colonial Pipeline had people panicking about gas shortages. And that was just the tip of the iceberg.
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Halo Infinite is Xbox’s flagship title. But doe...
We discuss the big changes to the franchise in the latest title, and whether it’s worth your time.
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How Qualcomm plans to play in the metaverse (Th...
Executive Alex Katouzian talks virtual reality, alternate reality and what still excites him about 5G.
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Qualcomm talks Apple M1 and its own Steam Deck-...
Executive Alex Katouzian talks about its computer processor and a reference device for a Steam Deck-like portable PC gaming machine.
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Qualcomm on the Snapdragon processor powering y...
Qualcomm executive Alex Katouzian talks about the benefits of the next processor and a new branding strategy for the Snapdragon line.
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How people are fighting back against gift card ...
Some victims have devised creative approaches to fending off scam calls. Is it making any difference?
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What Jack Dorsey stepping down from Twitter mea...
The CEO's decision comes at a time of increased scrutiny on social media giants.
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Does Netflix’s Cowboy Bebop do justice to the c...
We talk about the live-action “remix” and that controversial ending.
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Gift card scams: How they worked and how to avo...
We break down an increasingly popular form of scam that's reaped hundreds of millions of dollars.
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Amazon’s fake review problem runs on a never en...
Here’s how some of the products on Amazon get those eye-popping large 5-star review numbers.
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