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CNET news reporters Roger Cheng, Ben Fox Rubin, Alfred Ng and Joan E. Solsman tackle the top tech stories of the day. Don't mind their awkwardness.

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    We're taking a well-deserved break after six years of daily podcasts. But before that, it's time to reminisce with our original co-hosts.  Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Stranger Things vs Squid Game: What's Hot in the World of Streaming (The Daily Charge, 8/4/2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 19:39


    Daily Charge veteran Joan Solsman gives us a rundown of Netflix, Amazon and more. Story: https://cnet.co/3zqb8No Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 16:53


    We talk with the head of marketing for OnePlus about its latest flagship smartphone. Story: https://cnet.co/3zwQL0S Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 15:18


    We discuss the significance of the space telescope and how this advances astronomy. Story: https://cnet.co/3ztzHJp Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 13:50


    Mastercard Chief Innovation Officer Ken Moore talks about touchless payments, 5G and security. Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 14:56


    Mastercard Chief Innovation Officer Ken Moore discusses the recent stumble in cryptocurrencies and why NFTs might actually be useful (one day). Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    When the Metaverse Collides With Sexism and Ableism (The Daily Charge, 7/28/2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 17:25


    VR is supposed to take you to a new place, but it's one that still carries the baggage of the real world. Story: https://cnet.co/3PGzrxC Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 13:18


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 13:34


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 13:36


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 14:54


    The geek culture fest is back in physical form, and we're expecting some big news. Story: https://cnet.co/3znm8MK Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 15:50


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 11:23


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 13:58


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 11:41


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    “Story: https://cnet.co/3yHupdV Text us: https://cnet.co/3ajdl4M Leave a voicemail: 862-250-8573 Follow us: twitter.com/thedailycharge Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Looking back at 15 years of iPhone (The Daily Charge, 7/1/2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 13:50


    Happy birthday to the phone that changed everything. Story: https://cnet.co/3OOFpvC Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 13:29


    Consistently implementing a series of measures could prevent false information from spreading quickly on the platform, researchers found. Story: https://cnet.co/3OPuvFN Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 10:50


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    Streamers on Twitch, YouTube Are Debunking Conspiracies (The Daily Charge, 6/28/2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 12:48


    Online debaters have been tackling misinformation on topics like the COVID-19 vaccine and election security by going head to head with conspiracy theorists. Story: https://cnet.co/3OHrNlq Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Where the IPhone is Headed Next (The Daily Charge, 6/27/2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 13:36


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    Why Local Newspapers Matter So Much (The Daily Charge, 6/23/2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 11:32


    Local journalism affects so many. Here's how to help support your neighborhood newspaper. Story: https://cnet.co/3Nf4A97 Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Here's What's Different About the M2 MacBook Pro (The Daily Charge, 6/23/2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 9:38


    We'll also look at what hasn't changed too. Story: https://cnet.co/3HN7Bwq Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 13:50


    There's renewed criticism of our dependence on fossil fuels, and the impact it's having on everyone. Story: https://cnet.co/3zWkdiN Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Meta Previews Its VR Future (The Daily Charge/ 6/21/2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 12:26


    The company has been working on several prototype VR headsets to make virtual worlds seem more realistic. Story: https://cnet.co/3HKj1RI Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How Apple and Google Plan to Tighten the Grip on Your Life (The Daily Charge, 6/20/2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 11:25


    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. Story: https://cnet.co/3Or8BZk Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why Are Dating Reality Shows So Weird Now? (The Daily Charge, 6/17/2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 11:46


    Here's what these increasingly strange reality shows say about our society. Story: https://cnet.co/3QwoYFy Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A Look at Nintendo's Greatest Hits And Gaming's Future (The Daily Charge, 6/16/2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 15:14


    CNET Editor Scott Stein shares his thoughts on gaming after an interview with former Nintendo executive Reggie Fils-Aime. Story: https://cnet.co/3zP2k5k Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Dish Network Lights Up More 5G Cities, But There's a Catch (The Daily Charge, 6/15/2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 14:08


    Dish narrowly met a FCC deadline for 5G coverage requirements, although it's still unclear how broadly the service will be available. Story: https://cnet.co/3xSYvL7 Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ESports Is Using The Same Cognitive Tests As Soccer Clubs (The Daily Charge, 6/14/2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 10:06


    Professional gamers are taking a page from other sports and analyzing health and cognitive behavior. Story: https://cnet.co/3NLi4dX Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    New Apps Give You an Advance On Your Paycheck, But At a Cost (The Daily Charge, 6/13/2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 11:18


    They are, however, better than older payday loans that carried extremely high fees.   Story: https://cnet.co/3xIqOMh Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Qualcomm CEO on the Metaverse and the Future of AR Glasses (The Daily Charge, 6/10/2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 8:20


    Cristiano Amon says it'll take five years before we get the kind of thin AR glasses anyone would want to wear. Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Qualcomm CEO on What He Really Thinks of Apple (The Daily Charge, 6/9/2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 15:07


    Cristiano Amon also speaks about his high hopes for its next-generation Nuvia processors. Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Qualcomm CEO on Why Some Parts of Tech Are Inflation Proof (The Daily Charge, 6/8/2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 10:46


    Cristiano Amon speaks with CNET about inflation and a massive supply shortage in, well, everything. Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Apple WWDC Stayed Silent On Augmented Reality Glasses (The Daily Charge, 6/7/2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 15:43


    Where the heck are they? Story: https://cnet.co/3MlC5X7 Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Apple Shows Off M2-Powered MacBook Air, iOS 16 at WWDC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 14:52


    It was a busy day for Apple at its annual developer conference. Story: https://cnet.co/3xmAcoA Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Apple WWDC: Here's Everything We Expect To See (The Daily Charge, 6/3/2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 10:41


    Apple could talk about everything from software upgrades to the potential for AR glasses. Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Stranger Things Will Be a Massive Hit. But For Surprising Reasons (The Daily Charge, 6/2/2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 12:23


    Netflix quietly changed the way it tallies viewership in a way that benefits the latest season of the popular show.  Story: https://cnet.co/3PQG0OB Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge Follow us: twitter.com/rogerwcheng Homepage: cnet.com/daily-charge  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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