Introduction Mobile developers are familiar with proximity sensors. It provides information about the distance of an object from the device providing access to the sensor (i.e. smartphone, tablet, laptop, or another Web of Things device). This object is usually the user's head or hand. Proximity sensors provides Read More
Introduction Privacy risks and threats arise and surface even in seemingly innocuous mechanisms. We have seen it before, and we will see it again. Recently, I participated in a study assessing the risk of W3C Battery Status API. The mechanism allows a web site to read the battery level of Read More
Vibrating devices are a familiar thing. From the era of flip-phones, to vibrations induced by mobile apps. Or websites. [Edit 15/11/19: Firefox is limiting access to Vibration API] Vibration API The mechanism allowing websites to utilize device's vibration motor is called Vibration API. The mechanism allows Read More
It was never my intention to have a "blog". Then, as I have found myself increasingly interested in, and doing more and more things, I indentified a need to have a place for writing. It is not a good idea to put my thoughts on my site; I Read More