Topic: Phantom Vibration

2 chapters across the catalog

Carbeque
Episode 1068 2:37:02 - 2:43:20

1068: Carbeque

OTG Lifestyle, Smartphone Addiction, Microsoft Surface Go

The "Off The Grid" (OTG) lifestyle involves using simplified devices like flip phones to reduce smartphone addiction. Statistics show that the average adult spends nearly three hours a day on their phone, with many checking devices during social gatherings, family dinners, and even sex. Adam Curry praises the Microsoft Surface Go for its portability and deep customization options in Outlook, despite the complexity of the software.

Evil Layer Cake
Episode 653 1:38:50 - 1:42:17

653: Evil Layer Cake

Phantom Vibration Syndrome, Apple iOS 8 Encryption, Tim Cook

"Phantom Vibration Syndrome" is identified as a psychological phenomenon where users mistakenly believe their phone is vibrating. In an interview with Charlie Rose, Apple CEO Tim Cook denied the existence of "back doors" to Apple servers. New guidelines for iOS 8 state that Apple no longer possesses encryption keys for pass-locked devices, making data extraction impossible for government agencies.