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    Pixel 9 Pro XL users report charging problems and a strange camera tilt. Here’s the fix for now

    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

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    Storm coming? 7 essential tech prep steps to take before weather emergencies strike

    I’ve seen people superglue their hand to their face, smash themselves in the teeth with a hammer while trying to put up storm shutters, struggle for over an hour trying to start a gasoline generator that didn’t have any gas in it, turn an expensive tent into a fireball attempting to refill a gasoline stove that was already lit, slice their hand open with a screwdriver, and settle down to read the instructions for some essential bit of kit as a massive storm approaches.Also: You’re using super glue all wrongAdd stress and fear into the mix, and you have the potential for a lot of chaos.Not sure how your portable battery pack, generator, or new weather app works? The time to be figuring this out is now, not when the winds are strengthening, the rain is starting, and the lights have gone out.Oh, and now is a good time to download and print out any manuals you might need.Also, the more you practice and use your gear, the more likely you are to remember you have it. I’ve known people forget that they have some useful bit of kit when an emergency hits. This is why practice and drills are important! More