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Private Facebook groups are using ‘Justice for George Floyd’ as a cloak for racism (The Daily Charge, 6/17/2020)
We take an inside look at what goes on in these groups. Story: https://cnet.co/3d7zaQd 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
Lego Super Mario is the break from reality we need (The Daily Charge, 6/16/2020)
The new Lego set is Super Mario Maker come to life. Story: https://cnet.co/2YEAJjo 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
Being lonely can be bad for your health (The Daily Charge, 6/15/2020)
A look at the science of loneliness shows potentially harmful impact on your brain and body. Story: https://cnet.co/2UN165l 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
The PlayStation 5 is either a work of art of just plain ugly (The Daily Charge, 6/12/2020)
Sony finally gave us a glimpse of its new console and teased a few dazzling looking games. Games: https://cnet.co/2C1KyAc Console: https://cnet.co/2XWogII Livestream unveil: https://youtu.be/340PK9VDfSQ 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
Police social media presence is now under a giant microscope (The Daily Charge, 6/11/2020)
The tactic of using Facebook and Twitter for both PR purposes and to help with investigations faces more questions. Story: https://cnet.co/30vTI1U 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
Amazon made this injured employee sit in a warehouse for no reason (The Daily Charge 6/10/2020)
This occurred as the coronavirus pandemic raged through the country. Story: https://cnet.co/2MNXUC4 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
Body cameras were supposed to make police accountable. It’s backfired (The Daily Charge, 6/9/2020)
Why police body cams pose a privacy threat for protestors. Story: https://cnet.co/30rc304 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
TCL knows how to make foldable smartphones (The Daily Charge, 6/2/2020)
In our conclusion to this 3 part series - TCL executive Stefan Streit on tapping the television display business to make foldables. Story: https://cnet.co/3d7V46B 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
Protecting your digital privacy during a protest (The Daily Charge, 6/5/2020)
With law enforcement stepping up its surveillance techniques, here are some suggestions for protecting yourself. Story: https://cnet.co/3gY504Z 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
What to do if you find stalkerware on your phone (The Daily Charge, 6/4/2020)
These apps can record everything you do and potentially put you in danger. Story: https://cnet.co/2U7Utdt 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
Amazon faces criticism for handling of COVID-19 and ties to police (The Daily Charge, 6/3/2020)
Many of the critics come from within Amazon’s own ranks. Amazon covid-19 story: https://cnet.co/3dxQ6jJ Amazon law enforcement story: https://cnet.co/2XW7ckT 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
How TCL wants to bring 5G to the masses with affordable phones (The Daily Charge, 6/1/2020)
Part 2 of a 3 part series. In this episode TCL marketing guru Stefan Streit talks about the upcoming TCL 10 5G. Part 3 drops tomorrow and its all about foldable phones so you don't want to miss it. Story: https://cnet.co/3d7V46B 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
TV maker TCL breaks into the phone biz -- at the worst time (The Daily Charge, 5/29/2929)
Part 1 of a 3 part series - In this episode the company breaks down its strategy of providing phones with decent specs at a budget price. Check back in on Monday for part 2 where we talk all about 5G. Story: https://cnet.co/3d7V46B 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
The coronavirus makes virtual funerals the new normal (The Daily Charge, 5/28/2020)
Video conferencing services like Zoom allow for people to grieve during the lockdown. Story: https://cnet.co/3cbMyCr 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
Everything you need to know about HBO Max (The Daily Charge, 5/27/2020)
The latest blockbuster streaming service just launched, but is it worth your time? Story: https://cnet.co/2M3uGif 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
This VR world wants to be your escape from the coronavirus lockdown (The Daily Charge, 5/26/2020)
A VR startup is trying to create an experience that’s more social. Story: https://cnet.co/2X5FB1j 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
What the heck are coronavirus ‘immunity certificates’? (The Daily Charge 5/22/2020)
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. Story: https://cnet.co/3gg5L92 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
How the coronavirus really hurts the accessibility movement (The Daily Charge, 5/21/2020)
The pandemic has been tough for everyone, but people with disabilities are disproportionately affected. Lack of disability accommodations story: https://cnet.co/2XkClhg AirBnB accessibility: https://cnet.co/3bUxZmm Google accessibility updates: https://cnet.co/3g4Wsc9 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
The Cheapskate is in the house with some killer deals (The Daily Charge, 5/20/2020)
Rick Broida on getting the most bang for your buck and his new show. Memorial Day deals: https://cnet.co/2ynW4V8 Samsung Galaxy S20 5G deal: https://cnet.co/2Xc0gzy 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
How a startup is getting people with autism tech gigs (The Daily Charge, 5/19/2020)
Keeping opportunities alive even as the job market deteriorates. Story: https://cnet.co/3edktvZ 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
One man’s mission to keep wounded veterans gaming (The Daily Charge, 5/18/2020)
A volunteer is building adaptive controllers so veterans without limbs can play games like Minecraft. Support: https://warfighterengaged.org/ Story: https://cnet.co/2LDG3gD 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
Why AT&T thinks HBO Max and its core services make for unbeatable combo (The Daily Charge, 5/16/2020)
Jeff McElfresh, the CEO of AT&T Communications, talks about its upcoming service and the state of its multiple video offerings. Story: https://cnet.co/3dz95Kq 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
AT&T says coronavirus won't stop the progress of 5G (The Daily Charge, 5/15/2020)
Jeff McElfresh, the CEO of AT&T Communications talks about making 5G more accessible for all. Story: https://cnet.co/3dz95Kq 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
The Pentagon wants to squash this 5G upstart (The Daily Charge, 5/14/2020)
Why a private venture called Ligado continues to hit a wall in its effort to create an alternative 5G network. Story: https://cnet.co/2Au7kzW 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
How AT&T is keeping first responders and students connected (The Daily Charge, 5/13/2020)
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. Story: https://cnet.co/2T0HWIl 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
Stuck working from home? Here are the best laptop options (The Daily Charge, 5/12/2020)
CNET laptop expert Josh Goldman is here to share his wisdom. Story: https://cnet.co/35Voyly 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
Google and Eric Schmidt have parted ways (The Daily Charge, 5/11/2020)
A look at the legacy of Schmit and how he transformed Google into a tech titan. Scoop: https://cnet.co/2xRgrtpLeave 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
Apple’s MacBooks have finally gotten rid of the butterfly keyboard (The Daily Charge/ 5/8/2020)
Good riddance? Requiem for the 'butterfly keyboard': https://cnet.co/2T3ovin Hands on with 'Magic Keyboard': https://cnet.co/35Jy23d 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
Xbox Series X event gives us a closer look at Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (The Daily Charge, 5/7/2020)
We break down the latest games to come out of Microsoft’s preview event. Story: https://cnet.co/3ch5MqQ 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
The coronavirus lockdown opens the door to VR theater (The Daily Charge, 5/6/2020)
Taped and live performances offer a new way to experience immersive theater from your home. Story: https://cnet.co/2zbz1gd 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
The surprising danger that deepfakes pose to the presidential elections (The Daily Charge, 5/5/2020)
Digitally altered video footage presents a risk, but it’s not what you think. Story: https://cnet.co/3c6VyJR 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
A Star Wars episode: A chance encounter with C-3P0 and Clone Wars chat (The Daily Charge, 5/4/2020)
It’s May the Fourth, so we’re going all-in on Star Wars. Anthony Daniels interview: https://cnet.co/2L2FCfq Clone Wars final recap: https://cnet.co/2SBmhq6 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
Apple shrugs off coronavirus impact as sales and profit grow (The Daily Charge, 5/1/2020)
What pandemic? Apple’s services continues to drive profit even as iPhone sales fall. Story: https://cnet.co/2VVdalW 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
How the quantum computing race will affect our lives (The Daily Charge, 4/30/2020)
CNET reporter Corinne Reichert on this next-generation computing technology. Story: https://cnet.co/35lEPQs 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
Augmented reality tech that somehow fits on a contact lens (The Daily Charge, 4/29/2020)
CNET editor Scott Stein shares his experience with tech that flirts with sci-fi. Story: https://cnet.co/3cXc66X 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
How to make sure you don’t get duped on election misinformation (The Daily Charge, 4/28/2020)
Here are some tips on where to find information you can trust. Story: https://cnet.co/3cPYTg6 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
Fired amazon workers speak out against the company (The Daily Charge, 4/27/2020)
The online seller has been accused of retaliating against activist employees Story: https://cnet.co/2S2dCg6 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
Why the OnePlus 8 is its most expensive flagship yet (The Daily Charge, 4/24/2020)
Chief Marketing Officer Kyle Kiang on the company’s latest phones and how it justifies a price bump on its phones. Part three of a three-part interview. Story: https://cnet.co/2VpkwOC 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
OnePlus talks about launching a phone in a pandemic (The Daily Charge, 4/23/2020)
Chief Marketing Officer Kyle Kiang discusses the thought that went into launching the OnePlus 8 series. Part two of a three-part interview. Story: https://cnet.co/2xQqqz7 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
OnePlus, a favorite of Android fanboys, wants to grow up (The Daily Charge, 4/22/2020)
OnePlus Chief Marketing Officer Kyle Kiang talks about how the company got its start, and where it wants to go. Part one of a three-part interview. Story: https://cnet.co/3cDnbtA 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
Facebook, Microsoft hint at how long the lockdown may last (The Daily Charge, 4/21/2020)
Social distancing, or at least big gatherings, could remain a thing through 2021 if you look at how what some companies are planning. Facebook statement: https://cnet.co/2KlGdc0 Google parental leave: https://cnet.co/3cv3NPB 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
Samsung has its own budget rival to Apple’s iPhone SE (The Daily Charge, 4/20/2020)
CNET reviewer Jessica Dolcourt talks about the Galaxy A51 and whether Samsung can make a dent in the affordable phone segment. Story: https://cnet.co/3agIlwi 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
Using your iPad to win at Zoom video meetings (The Daily Charge, 4/17/2020)
CNET reviewer Scott Stein shares his tips on how to effectively use the iPad for video conference calls. Story: https://cnet.co/3cr0OHJ 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
Apple’s iPhone SE is here. What’s it like? (The Daily Charge, 4/16/2020)
CNET reviewer Patrick Holland talks about the $399 “budget” iPhone. Story: https://cnet.co/2ygRis2 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
The coronavirus may usher in the age of touchless shopping (The Daily Charge, 4/15/2020)
From waving your phone at the register to delivery drones, will we ever go back to physical contact with cash or store clerks? Story: https://cnet.co/2K9u2Pu 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
OnePlus 8 is a worthy rival to the Galaxy S20 (The Daily Charge, 4/14/2020)
The upstart Chinese phone maker is known for high-end products that undercut the competition. Story: https://cnet.co/3a9XeAv 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
Apple and Google are unlikely allies in fight against coronavirus (The Daily Charge, 4/13/2020)
The two companies are building tracking tech into their respective mobile operating systems. Story: https://cnet.co/34zDi8E 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
Data used to for targeted ads is being pitched to track COVID-19 (The Daily Charge, 4/10/2020)
But privacy experts warn that this might be a flawed approach. Story: https://cnet.co/2XrLSow 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
How to track coronavirus movement without violating your privacy (The Daily Charge, 4/9/2020)
MIT has developed a way to trace the contacts of infected individuals that respect your privacy. Story: https://cnet.co/3cgVkQ3 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
Coronavirus and 5G: How a crazy conspiracy theory started (The Daily Charge, 4/8/2020)
We take a look at why false theories linking 5G to the spread of COVID-19 continue to spread around the world. Story: https://cnet.co/2UQuyYC 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