A few weeks ago I told you about how much fun I was having learning MkDocs to create the user guide for our XKPasswd project. Once I got past the hurdle of fighting with Python (mostly by avoiding it which limited what I could do), I was able to produce beautiful documentation. MkDocs allowed me […]
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CES 2024: Scosche Cables, Jumpers, and Modular Chargers
Allison interviews Darryl Miya from Scosche about their latest diverse line of products. Darryl begins with their novel Strikeline Cobra USB-C magnetic cable that sticks to itself when you coil it up and also sticks to metal. Even with magnetism built into the cable, the cable remains supple and flexible when uncoiled. Next, Darryl shows […]
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Security Bits — 14 April 2024
Feedback & Followups Listener and community feedback, developments in recently covered stories, and developments in long-running stories we’re tracking over time. An excellent writeup detailing the fascinating story of the XZUtils compromise we discussed last time — arstechnica.com/… (Editorial by Bart: Definitely one of the nearest misses we’ve had in the supply chain for some […]
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Someone Else Was Prompted to Verify My Apple ID
This week I got a text from my friend Ryan that really surprised me. We haven’t seen each other in ages, but he saw something on his iPhone that he thought might be of interest to me. You know how on occasion your iPhone or other Apple device will demand that you verify your Apple […]
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Subscribe to Podcasts … Through Activity Pub … Using Podcast Index … on Mastodon
By now you’ve probably figured out how to follow podcasts in your podcatcher of choice. I’ve just learned of another option that I’m not sure is easy or will be a widespread method, but it’s definitely interesting. You’ve at least heard of Mastodon by now, even if you’re not an avid user like I am. […]
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CES 2024: Ocutrx AR Headset for Patients with Macular Degeneration
Allison Sheridan interviews Ocutrx Chief Operating Officer, Mitchael Freeman, about their AR headset that helps people with macular degeneration see better. When first worn, OcuLenz glasses perform a visual field test to locate the visual defect, or scotoma, in each eye. With this information, OcuLenz creates a scotoma marker on the live video feed for […]
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CSUN 2024: Bellman & Symfon Smart Home Products for Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Allison interviews Peter Jungvid, founder and owner of Bellman & Symfon, about their range of smart home solutions designed for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Peter begins with Bellman’s smart home wireless alerting devices. They sell transmitters to sense various household events such as a doorbell, telephone ring, baby crying, and smoke […]
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Lupe and Her New iPhone with Some Inspiration by Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold’s Inspirational Book I recently read Arnold Schwarzenegger’s book “Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life”. It’s a great book in so many ways. One thing he really dislikes is how people say he’s a “self-made man”. He argues in the book about this by pointing out how many people helped him get to where he […]
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CES 2024: Satechi Qi2 and Magnetic Travel Chargers
Allison interviews Christopher Martinez from Satechi about their latest products including their new Qi2 product line of chargers. The 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 Wireless Charging Stand charges your AirPods, MagSafe iPhone, and Apple Watch all in one device. The iPhone charging module articulates so you can position it for better viewing. The 3-in-1’s little brother, the […]
Continue readingSecurity Bits — 31 March 2024
Feedback & Followups Listener and community feedback, developments in recently covered stories, and developments in long-running stories we’re tracking over time. Watering hole attacks targeting Python developers are continuing, with attacks targeting the PyPi package repo getting so bad the site has temporarily suspended new account signups — www.bleepingcomputer.com/… Attackers are continuing to succeed in […]
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