3 chapters across the catalog
A clip from the television show "CSI: Cyber" introduces the concept of "juice jacking," where hackers steal data from phones at public USB charging stations. The hosts discuss the technical reality of this threat and note that modern devices like the iPhone 6 now ask users to "trust" a computer before allowing data transfer.
A viral clip from PBS features a man in Syria claiming to charge cell phones using a glass of water and two Duracell batteries. The method involves soaking batteries for thirty minutes and then placing a USB adapter into the water to initiate a charge. The hosts dismiss the claim as scientifically impossible and criticize the PBS presenter for accepting the "ingenious" idea without skepticism.
John Dvorak describes the unique features of the AMC Pacer, including its dome-like visibility and rotating driver's seat. The conversation shifts to a recent trip to Walla Walla where Dvorak received a sample of a new Philips Sonicare toothbrush that charges via USB.
