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    Your Android device is vulnerable to attack and Google’s fix is imminent

    Jack Wallen/ZDNETIf you follow the Android Security Bulletin, then you might have noticed a listing for the November security patch level that includes two critical vulnerabilities, which are:CVE-2024-43047CVE-2024-43093According to the bulletin, “There are indications that the following may be under limited, targeted exploitation.”Also: An anti-theft upgrade is coming to Android phones. Here’s how to see if you have it yetThe first of those vulnerabilities, CVE-2024-43047, is described as “memory corruption while maintaining memory maps of HLOS memory.” CVE-2024-43047 affects the Qualcomm Digital Signal Processor (DSP) service, which impacts several Qualcomm chipsets and can lead to memory corruption and enable attackers to escalate privileges and compromise affected devices. Qualcomm issued a patch for this vulnerability back in October, and it has been included in the November Android Security Update to provide wider distribution and remediation.The second CVE issue is 2024-43093, which is an escalation of privilege vulnerability that affects Android’s framework component in versions 12, 13, 14, and 15 and can lead to exposing a significant portion of Android to attack. More

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    Microsoft’s Copilot AI is coming to your Office apps – whether you like it or not

    Moor Studio/Getty Images Microsoft is getting ready to expand the reach of its Copilot feature set, bringing its AI capabilities to Office apps for anyone currently subscribed to Microsoft 365 Personal or Family. Today, those features are only available with an extremely pricey Copilot Pro subscription. For Personal and Family subscribers, the upgrade costs an […] More

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    One of the most dependable robot vacuums I’ve tested isn’t a Roborock or Roomba

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Dreame L40 Ultra is a high-end robot vacuum and mop available on Amazon for $1,500, though you can get it for $1,300 with a $200 on-page coupon This Dreame robot vacuum doesn’t disappoint in performance It has strong suction power, thorough cleaning capabilities, extendable side brush and mop pad to […] More

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    The 30+ best Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals 2024: Early sales live now

    The Nintendo Switch is one of the most popular modern gaming consoles, and one of the most popular consoles, period. And coupled with Nintendo’s reluctance to run regular discounts and sales, even on digital games, that means the holiday shopping season is your best bet for upgrading your Switch setup with a new OLED console or snagging a few new games for your library or replacement Joy-Con controllers.Also: The best Black Friday deals live nowRetailers like Amazon More

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    Get a Sam’s Club membership for 50% off right now

    Don’t miss this Sam’s Club membership to save big on everything from groceries to electronics. Sam’s Club/ZDNETA Sam’s Club membership will get you discounts on groceries, clothing, electronics, and just about everything else you might need. And right now, StackSocial is offering a deal that will get you a Sam’s Club membership for $25 for the year with auto-renew — down from the usual price of $50. That’s 50% off. Your Sam’s Club membership will work at nearly 600 US Sam’s Club locations. This deal is only open to new Sam’s Club members in the US, or those whose membership lapsed more than six months ago. The membership will expire one year from the activation date, and will automatically renew at the full price of $50 per year after that unless you cancel it. To cancel, you can visit SamsClub.com or a club or call 1-888-746-7726. To take advantage of this deal, you’ll redeem your unique code through the link above, and then sign up for the membership. Once you purchase your code, you must redeem it within 30 days. The limit is one membership per person, but you can buy an additional membership as a gift.I signed up for a similar deal for a Costco membership through StackSocial, and can confirm the process was easy, and I’d vouch for the deal. Don’t miss out on 50% off a Sam’s Club membership right now.  More

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    The 30+ best Black Friday gaming deals 2024: Early sales live now

    Black Friday is just a few weeks away, and we’re already seeing awesome gaming deals crop up across the internet. You’ll find big discounts on consoles and exclusive titles from the big three publishers: Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo. To save you the trouble of having to scour through the internet, we took it upon ourselves to collect and catalog the best gaming deals as we lead into Black Friday and Cyber Monday.Also: The best Black Friday deals live nowOur roundup doesn’t just cover deals for PlayStation 5 bundles or Nintendo Switch titles. The space has changed a lot in recent years, so we also included listings for gaming laptops and their accessories. Major brands like Samsung, Acer, and Lenovo have slashed the price tags on monitors, keyboards, and mice. The following list lets you compare multiple deals side-by-side to help you find the best deal for you.Our favorite gaming deals for Black Friday 2024 More

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    The best Black Friday deals under $100 of 2024: Early sales live now

    Black Friday and Cyber Week are weeks away, if you can believe it. Whether you’re shopping on a budget ahead of this holiday season or just love a good deal on a must-have product, we’ve rounded up some of the best deals on the internet ahead of Black Friday. Also: The best Black Friday deals available nowI’ve sorted through loads of deals to find relevant discounts on household tech, kitchen gadgets, and doodads that are worth your time ahead of the deals-palooza. And check back in every week up until Black Friday, as I’ll be updating these deals regularly with better and more substantial deals ahead of the sales event. Our favorite deals under $100 for Black Friday 2024 More