Flaws in how 17 models of headphones and speakers use Google’s one-tap Fast Pair Bluetooth protocol have left devices open to eavesdroppers and stalkers.

Link to see devices impacted: https://whisperpair.eu/

  • bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works
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    5 hours ago

    My wired headphones dont have this issue, likely sound far better, require no batteries, and are user serviceable.

    Guys, we peaked in 2012 (potentially earlier) as a race technologically, stop trying to create new grifts for billionaires.

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      38 minutes ago

      I love not having to worry about charging my headphones. I had wireless for years but I went back to wired.

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      2 hours ago

      We all laughed at the time, but The Matrix was right - civilization peaked in 1999.