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The Bluetooth chipset installed in popular models from major manufacturers is vulnerable. Hackers could use it to initiate calls and eavesdrop on devices.

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[–] Vanilla_PuddinFudge@infosec.pub 16 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

I had a neighbor about 6 years ago that blasted rap at full volume every evening.

rap booming in the background

one fine day

"hmmm, what were these headphones on bt again? wait... soundbar. I don't have a soundbar.

hmmm, I wonder"

device paired

Jellyfin>Artists>..... Meshuggah

Obzen

Combustion

play

Volume 100%

"I think I'll go to the store for a while!"

[–] Mbourgon@lemmy.world 5 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

Elastic would’ve been amazing (among other things, it has all songs on the album laid on top of another, playing simultaneously)

[–] IndustryStandard@lemmy.world 3 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

This one is great for destroying speakers: warning super loud (turn down your volume before playing) https://m.soundcloud.com/osium-1/official-paul-walker-tribute-fast-and-furious-7

[–] Krudler@lemmy.world 2 points 2 hours ago

Good Lord! Thank you for the warning! On lowest audible phone volume it blew me away lol

What is that and why does it exist??