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News 20/25: V8 // Accessibility // iMessage-Bug // VS Code Updates // JJ vs. Git // Nissan Leaf Hack

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Dave uncovers an Apple iMessage bug that silently drops voice messages mentioning brands like Ben & Jerry's.

The episode begins with introductions and lighthearted banter among the hosts. Gareld Mock discusses a V8 optimization in Chrome version 136 that allows developers to pre-compile JavaScript functions, potentially improving startup times by an average of 630 milliseconds. Fabi Fink then explains the European Accessibility Act, which mandates WCAG 2.1 AA compliance for websites, and previews the upcoming WCAG 3.0 standard that will introduce a grading system instead of binary rules. Dave details a bug in iMessage where voice messages containing ampersands in brand names like Ben & Jerry's fail to send due to a strict XHTML parser in Apple's BlastDoor security feature. Fabi returns to cover Visual Studio Code updates, including new AI features like instruction and prompt markdown files, MCP support for images and streamable HTTP, and floating window modes. Jan-Gregor Getriebel introduces JJ, a version control tool from Google that works with Git but eliminates branches and index, allowing merges with multiple parents and handling conflicts without breaking workflow. The episode concludes with a security topic where hackers remotely controlled a Nissan Leaf, accessing microphones, GPS, and steering, highlighting vulnerabilities in connected cars. Throughout, the hosts interject with personal anecdotes, meetup promotions, and technical insights.

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