akendoJan 3
jwz

I don't like to talk in absolutes about security, but... my headphones are 100% immune from the latest exploit, via this One Weird Trick!

Now hear me out...

I call it "eargapping". I learned about it in my Intro to Antique Coding class.

https://jwz.org/b/yk1K

Jan 1 at 3:24amjwz.org
Show threadjbzJan 1
@jwz another ccc talk that could have been just plain common sense.
Show threadeuroplus Jan 1
@jwz *One Wired Trick!
Show threadrex❗ (he/him) ♿🏴Jan 1

@jwz yet another reason to never forgive apple for starting the trend of phone makers killing the 3.5 mm audio port..........

"courage" my arse.

Show threadpaul.bikeJan 1
One of the reasons I bought a Sony Xperia import. Headphone jack and expandable storage.
Show threadrex❗ (he/him) ♿🏴Jan 4

@pauldotbike that's a good idea. i've had xperias in the past, and i did like them (apart from android being buggy and unstable back then), but unfortunately i can't import 1 or more these days... i don't have the funds and even if i did, australian cellular standards are weirdly strict. we don't have 1g, 2g and 3g any more too.

plus, as far as i know, xperias aren't available from local telco companies for consumers any more.......

Show threadTrammell HudsonJan 8
@jwz have you the "wired" headphone adapters that are bluetooth dongles in disguise? the lightning port is only used for power to avoid paying Apple's MFi tax.