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Samsung’s Galaxy S21 drops ahead of CES 2022, but is it too late? (The Daily Charge, 1/4/2022)
Here’s a break-down to of the budget-friendly flagship phone. Story: https://cnet.co/3HBnfJS Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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
CES 2022 is upon us: Here’s what we’re expecting to see (The Daily Charge 1/3/2022)
With COVID-19 cases surging again, most companies are going to remote. But that doesn’t mean it’ll be a quiet show. Story: https://cnet.co/34c5uT3 Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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 Great Resignation is here to stay (The Daily Charge, 12/27/2021)
We examine one of the biggest trends to stem from the pandemic. Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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
We barely made a dent in the fight against robocalls (The Daily Charge, 12/23/2021)
The government put more safeguards in place to protect us against robocalls. It worked, for a moment. Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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
Conspiracy theories had deadly consequences in 2021 (The Daily Charge, 12/22/2021)
From vaccines to the elections, a wave of misinformation received unprecedented attention from the mainstream. Story: https://cnet.co/3mqp98h Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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
Spider-Man: No Way Home blows up the MCU: Our spoiler talk (The Daily Charge, 12/21/2021)
We share our thoughts on the latest Marvel film, and how it changes everything. Story: https://cnet.co/3sk4hmO Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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 had a busy year, but 2022 could be even wilder (The Daily Charge, 12/20/2021)
Virtual and augmented reality glasses and a redesigned iPhone could be highlights, although COVID-19 continues to raise questions. Story: https://cnet.co/32kxnrl Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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
YouTube TV and Disney are the latest in carriage fight (The Daily Charge, 12/17/2021)
We break down the latest fight between streaming provider and network. Story: https://cnet.co/326FebL Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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 wireless wars were wild this year -- and that was a good thing for consumers (The Daily Charge, 12/16/2021)
More competition meant better deals, although some of them came with strings. Story: https://cnet.co/3FhRKUJ Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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 Glow goes beyond Zoom and FaceTime in building connections (The Daily Charge, 12/15/2021)
The combination of video chat device and projector lets families get together virtually in a more meaningful way. Story: https://cnet.co/3GZS3E7 Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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
Shang-Chi director on the importance of AAPI representation (The Daily Charge, 12/14/2021)
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. Story: https://cnet.co/31VatXr Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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
Shang-Chi director on sequel ideas and breaking stereotypes (The Daily Charge, 12/13/2021)
Director Destin Daniel Cretton talks about what it was like shooting during a pandemic. Story: https://cnet.co/31VatXr Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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
Here are CNET's best tech products of the year (The Daily Charge, 12/10/2021)
We have CNET head of tech reviews to break down the products you should be looking at this holiday season. Story: https://cnet.co/3IGY22f Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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 wants to build the metaverse, but already has a VR harassment problem (The Daily Charge, 12/9/2021)
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. Story: https://cnet.co/3EIxhYD Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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 Halo View is a budget-friendly fitness band (The Daily Charge, 12/8/2021)
But can its low price keep it competitive in a crowded market of alternatives? Story: https://cnet.co/3lM9z6C Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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
Cybersecurity attacks had some big real-world implications in 2021 (The Daily Charge, 12/7/2021)
A ransomware attack that hit Colonial Pipeline had people panicking about gas shortages. And that was just the tip of the iceberg. Story: https://cnet.co/3oxHamm Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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
Halo Infinite is Xbox’s flagship title. But does it live up to hype?
We discuss the big changes to the franchise in the latest title, and whether it’s worth your time. Story: https://cnet.co/3DG9ZBD] Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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 Qualcomm plans to play in the metaverse (The Daily Charge, 12/3/2021)
Executive Alex Katouzian talks virtual reality, alternate reality and what still excites him about 5G. Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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
Qualcomm talks Apple M1 and its own Steam Deck-like gaming device (The Daily Charge, 12/2/2021)
Executive Alex Katouzian talks about its computer processor and a reference device for a Steam Deck-like portable PC gaming machine. Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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
Qualcomm on the Snapdragon processor powering your next flagship phone (The Daqily Charge, 12/1/2021)
Qualcomm executive Alex Katouzian talks about the benefits of the next processor and a new branding strategy for the Snapdragon line. Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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 people are fighting back against gift card scams (The Daily Charge, 11/30/2021)
Some victims have devised creative approaches to fending off scam calls. Is it making any difference? Story: https://cnet.co/3o48J6p Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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 Jack Dorsey stepping down from Twitter means for the company (The Daily Charge, 11/29/2021)
The CEO's decision comes at a time of increased scrutiny on social media giants. Story: https://cnet.co/3phjzFU Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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
Does Netflix’s Cowboy Bebop do justice to the classic anime? (SPOILERS) (The Daily Charge, 11/26/2021)
We talk about the live-action “remix” and that controversial ending. Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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
Gift card scams: How they worked and how to avoid getting tricked (The Daily Charge, 11/24/2021)
We break down an increasingly popular form of scam that's reaped hundreds of millions of dollars. Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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’s fake review problem runs on a never ending cycle (The Daily Charge, 11/23/2021)
Here’s how some of the products on Amazon get those eye-popping large 5-star review numbers. Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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
Activision has a massive culture crisis: Here’s what you need to know (The Daily Charge, 11/22/2021)
From a culture that’s accepted sexual misconduct to a loss of confidence in the CEO, there’s a lot to dissect. Story: https://cnet.co/3l1Nlgt Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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
Star Trek: Discovery showrunner on the new captain, what’s in store for the crew (SPOILERS) (The Daily Charge, 11/20/2021)
Michelle Paradise offers a few teases on what to expect in season 4. Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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
Star Trek: Discovery showrunner on that shocking and tragic season premiere (SPOILERS) (The Daily Charge, 11/19/2021)
Michelle Paradise that jaw-dropping ending and how it raises the stakes for the show. Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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
Intel has a bold plan to bring chip manufacturing back to the US (The Daily Charge, 11/18/2021)
We discuss how difficult it is to actually make chips. Story: https://cnet.co/3kRlCPv Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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 will let you repair your own iPhone: Here’s what you need to know (The Daily Charge, 11/17/2021)
Under pressure to open things up, Apple debuts its Self Service Repair program. Story: https://cnet.co/3qK6siL Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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
GTA Trilogy is the latest video game disaster. Here’s what happened (The Daily Charge, 11/16/2021)
Rockstar’s remastered collection of games is filled with bugs and incomplete code. Story: https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/gta-trilogy-is-a-mess-heres-what-you-should-know/ Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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 Samsung is preparing its Galaxy phones for the pandemic (The Daily Charge, 11/15/2021)
The companies’ One UI 4 software update takes COVID-19 into account. Story: https://cnet.co/3cg9i6E Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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
Disney Plus Day brings Shang-Chi, glimpses of new Marvel, Star Wars shows (The Daily Charge, 11/12/2021)
We give you the rundown on all the Disney Plus content. Story: https://cnet.co/30mDhr2 Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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
YouTube hides dislikes in an effort to curb online harassment (The Daily Charge, 11/11/2021)
But is it enough? Story: https://cnet.co/2YBOnro Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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
Want to buy a PS5? You may have to pay for the privilege (The Daily Charge, 11/10/2021)
Retailers are starting to give priority to customers signed up for their premium services, effectively putting them behind a paywall. Story: https://cnet.co/31PbXCl Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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
Microsoft wants to take on Chromebooks in the education world (The Daily Charge, 11/9/2021)
Say hello to the $249 Surface Laptop SE. But are teachers going to welcome Microsoft’s take on the low-cost education device? Story: https://cnet.co/3ogNL3l Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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
Climate change is real: 5 facts that cut through the misinformation (The Daily Charge, 11/8/2021)
From rising carbon dioxide to more radical weather events, it’s hard to deny the reality of climate change. Story: https://cnet.co/2YqmJxp Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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
Making sense of Impossible Pork and religion (The Daily Charge, 11/5/2021)
Eating pork is not allowed in two of the world's major religions, but what about eating plants that taste like pork? Story: https://cnet.co/3wiUMUR Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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
Nintendo Switch is the latest victim of the supply chain crisis (The Daily Charge, 11/4/2021)
Good luck getting a new Nintendo console this holiday season. Story: https://cnet.co/2ZRhzeR Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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
AirPods 3 vs Beats Fit Pro: We look at two of Apple’s latest ear buds (The Daily Charge, 11/3/2021)
Apple dropped some new audio gear. CNET’s headphone expert David Carnoy breaks them down. Story: https://cnet.co/3EGkN3l Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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
Sitting on a Bitcoin fortune? Here’s how to protect your cryptocurrency stash (The Daily Charge, 11/2/2021)
Security reporter Bree Fowler also breaks down what to do if your cryptocurrency gets stolen. Story: https://cnet.co/3bPjKSx Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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 UN’s COP26 conference may be a turning point for climate change (The Daily Charge, 11/1/2021)
Or it could just be a bunch of countries talking and not agreeing to goals to avert environmental catastrophe down the line. Story: https://cnet.co/3BCTCEJ Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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 renames itself Meta, but faces the same problems (The Daily Charge, 10/29/2021)
It’s been a busy week for Facebook (again). We discuss everything from the rebranding to its new VR and metaverse initiatives. Story: https://cnet.co/3140UVk Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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
Our spoiler-filled thoughts on epic sci-fi film Dune (The Daily Charge, 10/28/2021)
We take a break from the news cycle to have a spoiler-filled discussion about Dune and the future of this franchise. Story: https://cnet.co/3jLNyDA Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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 will push its metaverse and VR amid all the controversy (The Daily Charge 10/27/2021)
The embattled social media giant will be holding its Connect conference to talk about AR. Here’s what we expect. Story: https://cnet.co/3beIhjxi Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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
iPod inventor on the secret to its success (The Daily Charge, 10/26/2021)
In the final part of our conversation with Tony Fadell, he talks about why the iPod succeeded. Story: https://cnet.co/30OP01E Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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 Pixel 6 is a monster. But are its AI smarts enough to justify the purchase? (The Daily Charge, 10/25/2021)
CNET phone reviewer Patrick Holland breaks down his impressions of the new flagship phone. Story: https://cnet.co/3jD5JeN Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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
iPod inventor on the five-month sprint to build the MP3 player (The Daily Charge, 10/23/2021)
In the second-part of the interview, Tony Fadell, talks about the challenges and pressures he faced. Story: https://cnet.co/30OP01E Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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
iPod inventor shares what it was like pitching the device to Steve Jobs (The Daily Charge, 10/22/2021)
The follow is the first of a three-part interview with Tony Fadell, who invented the iPod at Apple and found smart home device maker Nest Labs. Story: https://cnet.co/30OP01E Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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
Microsoft’s Surface Duo is back for a second round. Is it still an oddity? (The Daily Charge, 10/21/2021)
The phone with two displays that fold up like a book is back with a second iteration. Story: https://cnet.co/2ZfpmCI Text us: https://cnet.co/dailycharge 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