whiskerwire_ companion 0.3.5 is available now on iOS and Android! This update fixes a problem where locally-stored firmware updates were not being correctly loaded, preventing offline updates (or updates when the firmware host is down), and a minor visual issue with the Material Design buttons.
and the update is live! Thank you for your patience, everyone!
(and thanks to @muddythesmall.bsky.social and @polyamari.gay for the help in acquiring an affected device and testing this release)
whiskerwire_ Companion 0.3.3 has been submitted for Android! This release fixes connectivity issues on Google Pixel devices running Android 16 and improves error handling for connection issues.
whiskerwire_ companion 0.3.2 is out now on Android! This restores access on the Google Play Store, fixes a CVE in our base libraries and is built to support 16KB page size alignments.
We'll be getting access to a test device with known issues to try to resolve the BT connection issues on Pixel soon
In the meantime, we didn't get a table at Scotiacon this year, so we're offering the Scotia exclusive pin online for the next few days (and opening for Digibadge orders)
Use code SC2026 for free shipping over £99!
store.whiskerwi.re
So, Google have taken the whiskerwire_ Companion app for "inactivity"... While we're trying to push and test an update to fix Pixel devices. Very weird.
We're working on resolving it!
Sorry I didn't catch this sooner! Currently just the cat and dog ones, but I'd like to come up with a few more. Makes inventory hard though, since I'd like to have a bunch of colours for each design!
It's Black Friday! Use code BLACKFRIDAY2025 for free UK shipping! 💕
It's Black Friday! Use code BLACKFRIDAY2025 for free UK shipping! 💕
Feeling sad that Furcation didn't happen this year? Well, you can pretend with our Furcation Exclusive NFC Pin design, previously sold at last year's dealer's den!
whiskerwire.sumupstore.com/product/tabb...
screenshot of the whiskerwire_ webstore
Wanting to get a Digibadge, maybe for yourself or as a gift for the upcoming holidays? We're opening up the brand new whiskerwire_ webstore for a couple weeks.
Guaranteed Christmas delivery within the UK
whiskerwire.sumupstore.com
A quick note: I'm aware that the dropdowns on the site don't show up correctly in Windows, this is an issue with our store provider and we're reporting it. We also don't have photos of every Digibadge colour up yet, but should do before the end of the week.
Feeling sad that Furcation didn't happen this year? Well, you can pretend with our Furcation Exclusive NFC Pin design, previously sold at last year's dealer's den!
whiskerwire.sumupstore.com/product/tabb...
screenshot of the whiskerwire_ webstore
Wanting to get a Digibadge, maybe for yourself or as a gift for the upcoming holidays? We're opening up the brand new whiskerwire_ webstore for a couple weeks.
Guaranteed Christmas delivery within the UK
whiskerwire.sumupstore.com
Very happy to announce that we will be back at the Confuzzled Dealers Den in 2026, across Saturday and Sunday. Come along, buy some badges! Maybe we'll have a new model by then... Stay tuned 👀
Putting out another call for this!
HEY! Digibadge owners! Do you have any cool photos of you wearing one of the @whiskerwi.re digibadges you wouldn't mind me showing off in a quick presentation at work? Fursuits, outfits, or just any old photo - all accepted!
(Folks wearing the NFC Pins would also be welcome!)
btw, i plan on putting the @whiskerwi.re online store up before the end of October
just in case anyone wants a digibadge for the various impending holidays ✨
(I'm intending on opening it for short periods at a time, a week or two, and may close early if the order volume is too high)
Congrats to the winning bidder who got a Pawsome Digibadge+Pin bundle, donating £180 for the charity!
A reminder, we'll be in the Dealer's Den at Pawsome this weekend!
Important notice for Google Pixel/Digibadge users!
Just a heads up - I had two Google Pixel users report issues with Digibadge connections this week. I've bought a Pixel 8 Pro to try to diagnose the issue. If you've been affected, please reach out and I'll get you added to the beta (when it's ready).
Thanks for your patience!
Also! We're at Confuzzled next week! Come see us, the new SERVAL Digibadge model (a portrait LCD!), our new range of PUPPY pins, pride stickers, and double-clip lanyards (perfect for Digibadges).
Digibadge owners! We've finally got an update for you, available now on iOS and Android!
This update includes a firmware update for all models of whiskerwire_ Digibadge, fixing a myriad of issues, adding new quality-of-life features, and dramatically improving connection stability.
In light of the state of the... well, everything - We're going to be focusing on Bluesky as our primary social platform from here on out.
We'll still be crossposting on the old place and handling support requests there for the moment, but the goal is to fully move here eventually.
Wow, we really didn't ever set up our bsky presence, huh? I'll add that to the to-do list...
-Caylee
got my webbies on a fun new toy
i'm in love with how crisp the e-ink renders this style of art
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