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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    14 days 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.

    • Prox@lemmy.world
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      14 days ago

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

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      13 days 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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        13 days ago

        I don’t find this being an issue when I have to charge it maybe once a month. Not talking about IEMs of course.

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          13 days ago

          My issue was needing them when they didn’t have a charge or had low charge, and not being able to charge them while using them.

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            12 days ago

            I ended up getting one that could still be used when plugged in via usb (micro heh), just like wireless mice.

            But either way, the sound quality, no matter how hard it tries, is crap compared to a good analogue headset.

    • UltraMagnus0001@lemmy.world
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      13 days ago

      Sennheiser hd630 is amazing. I use my technics az80 at work to block noise and appreciate having no wires getting caught up on mechanical stuff.