The Update in the Dell

Dell has a new update aimed at fixing a security issue that could let someone access the entire PC.

May 6, 2021 It's May 6, 2021. It's World Password Day! Take some time to ensure your passwords are good and secure, or finally embrace password managers and never worry about them again.     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 296 articles, 12 podcasts, 16 press releases, 406 tweets, and 14 YouTube videos 1. Dell Security Patch Fixes Exploit in Over 300 PC Models Dell has a new security patch to fix a vulnerability issue in over 300 Dell PC models released since 2009. The exploit allows someone with access to the computer to gain full control over it and its data, so if you think you're at risk, you should install the patch as soon as it's available. Safety first, people! 2. Google Announces Entertainment Space for Android Tablets Google announced Entertainment Space, a new area on Android tablets that collects all of your videos, games, and books in one place. It's coming to Walmart's onn.-branded devices later this month, while certain Sharp and Lenovo tablets will get it later this year. What about everyone else? No idea! 3. Pixel Buds A-Series Prematurely Revealed... Again The Pixel Buds A have been sighted yet again, this time on the official Android Twitter account. The now-deleted tweet provided a slightly better look at the earbuds and mentioned better sound as well as one-tap Bluetooth pairing. Wonder how far we are from an intentional, official reveal. We must be close. 🦑 Go Deeper That tree you just walked by may not be a tree after all. Sascha Brodsky has the deep dive on the hidden world of hidden cellphone towers and what some companies do to keep people from noticing them.     🎱 By the Numbers Androids all over the place Data: statcounter Android 11 may be the most recent version of the mobile OS, but it has nothing on its predecessors, Android 9 and Android 10. Maybe Android 12 can turn things around and be the new popular OS, but right now, a majority of Android users are kicking it with Android 10. 🔥 Today's Hot Deal The 2020 12.9-inch iPad Pro (128GB, Wi-Fi only) is $100 off on Amazon right now. An extra $100 is taken off at checkout, bringing it down to a cool $799. Sound good? Grab one now! Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "As long as they keep to themselves." —Tim Fisher, General Manager Get ready to hear more cicadas than usual this year. Scientists say trillions of the skin-shedding critters are about to emerge after spending 17 years underground. We appreciate the heads-up. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Can you solve it now? Image: Amazon, HEYKUBE Bored with traditional Rubik's Cubes? You may find some entertainment and success with HEYKUBE's Electronic Smart Cube. This $100 programmable cube can provide LED hints to help you solve it, or you can follow its pre-programmed patterns to see what it creates. Sound neat? We sure think so. 🎮 Up-Down-A-B-Start "Free" is relative The Epic Games Store gives away a lot of games for free, but how free are they, really? Turns out, Epic paid game companies roughly $11.6 million to make it happen in its first year of operation. Seems like it was worth it.     🗞 Extra! Extra! We've got you covered with the best in daily tech news! See the latest on our site or follow us on Google News. Did someone forward this to you? Sign up here. Have something you'd like us to write about? We're always open for suggestions, too. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Tech Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here .   Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. A Dotdash Brand 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 2020 Dotdash • All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.   [View in Browser]