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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

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 More

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

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

Image: Garmin Garmin’s Fenix watches have been the brand’s flagship series for years, with the Epix offering an option for those looking for a brilliant AMOLED display. With the new Fenix 8<!–>, Garmin offers buyers both options: an AMOLED display or a Memory in Pixel (MIP) display with solar charging.  In addition, an internal speaker […] More

Prakhar Khanna/ZDNETIn a recent ZDNET article, my friend and colleague David Gewirtz explained why he considers the upcoming iPhone 16, with its focus on iOS 18 and Apple Intelligence, an essential upgrade. While I value David’s perspective, I have a different take.Also: The iOS 18 public beta is available for iPhone right now. How to download itDavid argues that the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) in iOS 18 makes the iPhone 16 a necessary upgrade, emphasizing the potential of Apple Intelligence to revolutionize our interaction with devices. While I agree that Apple Intelligence has long-term potential, I’m not convinced that its first iteration will deliver the game-changing usability that many anticipate.If anything, the latest iOS 18.1 betas with Apple Intelligence features have been underwhelming at best.The annual upgrade ritualEvery year, my wife and I eagerly await the release of the new iPhones. Being part of Apple’s Upgrade Program More

Cerebras demonstrated how its AI inference can be 10 to 20 times faster than conventional cloud AI inference services. Cerebras Systems The market for serving up predictions from generative artificial intelligence, what’s known as inference, is big business, with OpenAI reportedly on course to collect $3.4 billion in revenue this year serving up predictions by […] More