downvoted for that website's super illegal "pay us to not track you" policy
this post was submitted on 27 Jun 2025
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I think that’s explicitly forbidden by the EU, and it’s a German domain.
I hate that. I’m looking at you Healthline. I hate that it’s always so high in the results.
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This really makes me hate that we don’t have headphone jack anymore
Ive always hated phones without the 3.5mm and won't stop even if all phone manufacturers remove it
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Not on flagships.
Sent from my Redmi Note 11S 5G.
The site wants to share info with advertisers. I found this to be refreshingly honest.
We and our up to 185 partners use cookies and tracking technologies. Some cookies and data processing are technically necessary, others help us to improve our offer and operate it economically...
Anyway, can we get an archive link?
It’s strange to think about how complicit the public has become with this. You mean to tell me that 185 separate connections to other companies are required for me to… read an article?
Well yeah, they have to hoard your advertising data somehow. How else can they advertise things that you don't need to buy?
The website also wants to drm fingerprint you 
You can get/make your own archive link by going to archive.ph and entering the article's URL.
Here's the link for this one: https://archive.ph/wUAQn
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Instead of hacking Bluetooth, sounds more effective to be an "advertising partner".
Unchecked consumer-grade RF signals that are broadcast in every direction are insecure??
Color me shocked!
Well, if these devices required any sort of authentication (e.g. pairing) to free access to their ram and flash, we wouldn't be having this particular story..
Wired headphones stay winning
Imagine how much data could be collected from, say, a busy gym full of people with wireless headphones, or a hotel lobby
Hah, jokes on them, I managed to fuck my earbuds' microphones so they're useless now.
You did WHAT with them?
They don't GO there....
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So glad I use wired earbuds and refused to buy a phone that didn't support them.
Same. I can't find any Bluetooth headphones whose batteries don't die in 4 or 5 months anyway. Meanwhile my Moondrop wired headphones have been going strong for almost 3 years.
My sony earbuds lasted 5 years before I decided to replace the batteries in them, which cost me $20 and 30 min. I would hope other earbuds wouldnt die in only half a year
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LOL at the big debate I read just yesterday about how better wireless headphones are, and how useless jacks on phones are nowadays...
I will never tire of pasting this:
https://biggaybunny.tumblr.com/post/166787080920/tech-enthusiasts-everything-in-my-house-is-wired
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Sounds like the attack scenario is very sophisticated and targeted, and only works within the range of Bluetooth low energy (BLE) connectivity, so 10-15 meters under best circumstances. At that point they might as well eavesdrop on my calls in person.
I think BLE is only required for the initial compromise (extracting the pairing key). After that the attack can be performed over classic BT, and can impersonate either part (headphones or phone) to the other.
It's still very targeted and sophisticated, so no reason to panic unless you have reasons to think someone with the resources could target you.
Regarding the attacks, they go way beyond eavesdropping calls, since BT headphones usually have access to contacts and smart assistants, that you can use to extract a lot more information
Directional antennas exist and are very inexpensive
10-15 meters might be good enough to conduct the attack from a neighboring office or apartment, while actual eavesdropping is not so easy.
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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!"
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They said I was mad when they removed the headphone jack - well who’s mad now??! AHAHahahahaaaaaaahhhhcrap it’s me.
I’m still mad. Fuckers.
What is that site asking me to agree to? No thanks
GDPR. First time opening a European website? German ones like this are particularly transparent (by law, not choice).
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... and this is why I don't use bluetooth on anything.
I never have it enabled unless I am in the car driving and need driving directions or listening to music/podcasts. I prefer wired headphones, but manufacturers are making that difficult.
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