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    The best Roku TVs of 2024: Expert tested

    Roku is a popular streaming platform for people looking for an affordable smart TV or a way to turn a “dumb” TV into one that’s capable of easily streaming movies, shows and music. TCL and Hisense were among the biggest brands to partner with Roku to provide the streaming platform to customers, but in 2023, Roku began to produce its own TVs, while TCL and Hisense moved to Google TV for their platform. You can still find Roku-based TCL and Hisense models if you’re willing to pick up a slightly older model from 2023, but your best luck will be a Roku-branded Pro, Plus, or Select Series TV. Also: The best TVs: Expert tested What is the best Roku TV right now? At ZDNET, we’ve tested and researched some of the best Roku TVs to help you choose the right one. The Roku Pro Series More

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    Should you use AI to build your resume? 64% of hiring professionals approve

    phototechno/Getty Images Neatly wrapping your entire professional, leadership, and extracurricular experience into one package can be nerve-wracking — especially since the resume is a key component for getting a job. Luckily, artificial intelligence (AI) can make the task more manageable, and it turns out that most hiring managers aren’t opposed to it.  Also: Why you […] More

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    Pixel 9 Pro XL users report charging problems and a strange camera tilt

    Adam Breeden/ZDNETGoogle’s Pixel 9 series is going through a post launch rough patch at the moment. Current owners are complaining online about a wireless charging problem affecting the Pixel 9 Pro XL.You’ll find multiple posts over on the Google Pixel subreddit with people sharing their varying experiences. One poster claimed that they tried charging their Pixel 9 Pro XL in their car. The device draws power “for a few seconds” before suddenly stopping. Another user states they placed the phone on a Qi-supported charger and again — nothing.Also: 5 reasons why Pixel 9 stopped me from ditching Google phones for NothingWhat’s disconcerting is this issue occurs on both first-party and third-party wireless chargers. A poster on the official Pixel Phone Help forums says their model couldn’t draw any power from a second-gen Pixel Stand. Fortunately, Google is aware of the problem.According to the tech giant, the wireless charging issue is caused by “a known bug,” but the company didn’t explain what this bug is. It’s worth mentioning that a Reddit commenter stated their smartphone performed just fine until they installed a recent patch. Problems started once they did. So, if you have an update lined up, perhaps it’s best you wait. More