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FINALLY: iPhone-Android texts are encrypted (with a catch)

Tue, 12 May 2026 00:52:08 GMT

iOS 26.5 just brought end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging via MLS between iPhone and Android for the first time ever, but the headlines aren't telling you what it actually protects, who can use it, and where it falls short. Here's the full breakdown of what's worth celebrating, what's still missing, and what I'm personally doing about it!

🔗 SOURCES & LINKS
• Written Breakdown: https://techlore.tech/iphone-to-android-texts-are-finally-encrypted-heres-what-that-actually-means/
• Ars: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/05/ios-macos-and-ipados-26-5-updates-arrive-with-encrypted-rcs-messaging-and-more/
• Google Blog: https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/android-ios-end-to-end-encrypted-rcs-messaging/

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 INTRO
00:40 RCS E2EE LAUNCHED
01:54 TWO PROBLEMS
03:40 WHO IS THIS FOR?
#RCS #android #ios
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLJN6Zt70uA

Google Can't Claim Innocence Anymore

Sat, 09 May 2026 20:26:05 GMT

Google's new reCAPTCHA can require Google Play Services to pass, meaning a de-Googled phone will fail the "are you human?" check. Combined with mandatory developer verification and AOSP going private, the pattern over the last year is impossible to ignore. Here's what I think it means for Android, custom ROMs, and the open-source community that built this whole ecosystem.

🔒 A portion of the video is sponsored by Proton. Switch from Big Tech surveillance to end-to-end encryption that puts you in the front seat: https://go.getproton.me/SH12O

🔗 SOURCES & LINKS
• reCAPTCHA Update: https://piunikaweb.com/2026/05/07/google-recaptcha-play-services-requirement/
• KeepAndroidOpen: https://keepandroidopen.org/

🔎 RELATED VIDEOS
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• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/
• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 WHAT GOOGLE IS DOING
00:30 NEW RECAPTCHA EXPLAINED
01:50 THE UNDENIABLE PATTERN
04:58 OUR SPONSOR: PROTON
06:02 WHERE WE GO FROM HERE
#google #android #keepandroidopen
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVgok4DQR7g

Utah Declared War on VPNs (Here's Why It'll Backfire)

Fri, 08 May 2026 21:35:24 GMT

Utah just passed SB73, the first law in the US to take direct aim at VPNs, and it already went into effect May 6th. The law requires adult content sites to verify the age of every Utah user even if they're using a VPN (aka...everyone!) which experts say is technically impossible to comply with without verifying every person on earth. This is a blueprint other states are watching, and VPNs just became a legal target.

🔗 SOURCES & LINKS
• Article: https://www.kuer.org/politics-government/2026-05-07/utahs-online-porn-age-verification-law-now-includes-vpns-critics-say-it-wont-work
• Bill: https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/SB0073.html
• Contact Reps: https://www.house.gov/
• Proton VPN Kickback Link: https://go.getproton.me/SH1Ip
• Proton VPN Link: https://protonvpn.com/
• VPN Chart: https://techlore.tech/vpn

🔎 RELATED VIDEOS
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https://youtu.be/RPc869MO86k

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• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/
• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 INTRO
00:27 HOW WE GOT HERE
01:33 WHY IT'S UNWORKABLE
07:04 THIS IS THE TEMPLATE
11:13 ACTION STEPS
#utah #vpn #techlore
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgGGRF-T26A

Email Aliases Won't Protect You If You're Using Them Wrong - Techlore Office Hours Live

Fri, 08 May 2026 17:03:12 GMT

Welcome to Techlore Office Hours - your weekly chance to get privacy, security, and digital rights questions answered live! This is unscripted, real-time discussion about what you're dealing with, so welcome in and bring any questions you have!

🎯 HOW IT WORKS:
1. Submit questions in advance: https://techlore.palform.app/ask
2. Techlorians (members) get questions answered first
3. Everyone can watch and participate in live chat
4. Questions answered live every Friday at 10am PT

💬 BECOME A TECHLORIAN:
Get priority answers + Signal community access + my private RSS feed + more: https://techlore.tech/#/portal

📌 TODAY'S AGENDA:
- Kicking off this new format & announcements!
- Open discussion in live chat
- Updates on what's happening at Techlore

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction and Coffee Journey
02:58 Understanding Email Aliasing Services
05:46 The Security of Closed Source vs Open Source
12:08 Apple's Security Track Record
14:48 Challenges with Email Aliases
17:59 Brave Browser and Its Controversies
19:49 Positive Privacy News and Content Creation Challenges
22:00 Future Video Ideas and Content Planning
25:00 Self-Hosting DNS and Privacy Concerns
29:54 Bootloader Relocking and Custom ROMs
33:31 Exploring Security Features in Alternative Operating Systems
36:10 Embracing Privacy Tools for Everyday Users
38:03 Revamping Tools for Enhanced User Experience
42:23 Understanding User Archetypes and Safety Levels
45:23 Innovations in Privacy Tools and Resources
46:24 The Importance of Email Aliases in Privacy
48:11 Navigating the Ad Blocker Dilemma
49:44 The Role of Sponsorships in Content Creation
56:49 Combining DNS Tools for Enhanced Security
58:23 Evaluating Password Managers for Personal Use
01:04:38 The Evolution of Online Advertising and Privacy Concerns
01:08:48 Ad Blocking: Techniques and Tools
01:12:42 Contributions and Community Engagement in Tech
01:13:18 The Challenges of Linux Security
01:15:34 Developing a Threat Model for Digital Safety
01:19:07 Innovations in Digital Tools and User Experience
01:24:05 Future Vision: A Comprehensive Privacy Tool App

#techlore #OfficeHours #LiveQA
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbBY5bZPwzY

CopyFail Explained: The Largest Linux Exploit in Years

Fri, 08 May 2026 04:55:04 GMT

This week's Surveillance Report covers the most severe Linux threat in years sending researchers and admins scrambling, Apple patching the bug police were using to extract deleted Signal messages from iPhones, Utah's new law regulating VPNs taking effect, and Microsoft Edge inexplicably storing your passwords in plaintext memory.

🔗 SOURCES & LINKS
• Shownotes: https://techlore.tech/copyfail-explained-utahs-new-vpn-law-and-microsoft-edge-keeping-passwords-in-plaintext/

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• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 INTRO TO SURVEILLANCE REPORT
01:10 HIGHLIGHT: LINUX VULNERABILITY COPYFAIL
06:55 APPLE FIXES NOTIFICATION BUG
08:46 UTAH TRIES TO TARGET VPNS
14:16 MICROSOFT EDGE STORING PASSWORDS IN MEMORY
20:10 DEFENSE BULLETIN
#linux #ios #microsoft
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUZ7RQzfKzo

How to Remove Location Data From Photos? - Techlore Office Hours Live

Sun, 03 May 2026 15:00:07 GMT

Welcome to Techlore Office Hours - your weekly chance to get privacy, security, and digital rights questions answered PSEUDO-live this week! This is unscripted, real-time discussion about what you're dealing with, so welcome in and bring any questions you have!

🎯 HOW IT WORKS:
1. Submit questions in advance: https://techlore.palform.app/ask
2. Techlorians (members) get questions answered first
3. Everyone can watch and participate in live chat
4. Questions answered live every Friday at 10am PT

💬 BECOME A TECHLORIAN:
Get priority answers + Signal community access + my private RSS feed + more: https://techlore.tech/#/portal

📌 TODAY'S AGENDA:
- Kicking off this new format & announcements!
- Open discussion in live chat
- Updates on what's happening at Techlore

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:01 Metadata removal from files & photos (Anon – Techlore member)
3:17 Moving family & friends to privacy tools (Shio)
5:17 GL.iNet travel routers (Corsa)
6:45 Cloudflare Warp thoughts (Corsa)
7:57 Freedom browser / Ethereum-based browsing (Steve)
8:33 Privacy-focused RSS readers (Anon)
12:02 Backup strategies (Backups on Backups)
13:59 Password managers — Proton Pass vs Bitwarden (Backups on Backups)
17:09 Converting contacts to Signal (Ghost)
20:26 Practical privacy benefits with a solid setup (Pragmatic Boondoggle)
27:48 Physical privacy & the channel's scope (Pragmatic Boondoggle)
#techlore #OfficeHours #LiveQA
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkxACKI7DDU

If Android Locks Down Like iPhone, What's the Point? | TL Responds

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:20:13 GMT

You left your comments, I answered...from the Signal vs. Session debate to Android's dangerous lockdown trend, browser wars, VPN bans, and why "there's nothing I can do" is the most dangerous thing you can say about digital rights.

🔗 SOURCES & LINKS
• Become a Techlorian: https://techlore.tech/support/#/portal/signup
• Privacy Tool Essentials: https://essentials.techlore.tech
• Techlore Clips: https://youtube.com/@UCy1hU4eDUdoPy_ez4oXZD0w

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https://youtu.be/3i5KH0l895o
https://youtu.be/W6cKFliWW6Q

📱 DEVICE GUIDES
Android: https://youtu.be/dMWEym0KPcA
iOS: https://youtu.be/d2bJVKcIEg0
macOS: https://youtu.be/EA4KyQBdSu8
Windows: https://youtu.be/-nv3IEtXhF8
Linux: https://youtu.be/Sa0KqbpLye4

🎙️ INTERVIEWS MENTIONED
https://youtu.be/PgoCVnBRyjY
https://youtu.be/hfzf0t8ZCK4
https://youtu.be/pxJMpRJQPw8

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• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/
• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/
#DigitalRights #android #techlore
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osDaAhbJup0

Mozilla's VP on Firefox AI: The Philosophy, The Controls, and the Risks

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:00:03 GMT

AI is everywhere, including Firefox. But, unlike many services, Mozilla has chosen to offer some toggles to turn them off completely. In this interview, Henry sits down with Adam Fishman, Mozilla's VP of Product, to cover the philosophy behind Firefox's AI features, how Smart Window works, the controls that let you turn everything off, if AI is even useful and why they are pursuing this, the importance of "having a seat at the table", and the surprising story of how Anthropic's Claude found several security vulnerabilities in Firefox.

🔗 SOURCES & LINKS
• Firefox: https://www.firefox.com
• Mozilla AI: https://www.mozilla.ai
• Mozilla Common Voice: https://commonvoice.mozilla.org

🔎 RELATED VIDEOS
https://youtu.be/bQzLGHWkTyg
https://youtu.be/UkxZRgHYZcM

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• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/
• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 INTRO
00:01:30 EXPLAINING THE ROLE
00:04:03 ADAM'S BACKGROUND
00:06:05 SUNSETTING POCKET
00:10:12 PHILOSOPHY ON AI
00:14:58 AI FEATURES VS. ADVOCACY
00:23:59 MOZILLA VS. BIG TECH AI
00:28:37 MOZILLA + ANTHROPIC
00:31:52 FIREFOX AI CONTROLS
00:37:18 FIREFOX AI DESKTOP VS. MOBILE
00:39:22 MOZILLA AI PRIVACY
00:41:36 FIREFOX FORKS
00:44:23 HONEST AI CAPABILITIES DISCUSSION
00:51:02 AI ETHICS
00:54:11 MOZILLA'S FUTURE PRIORITIES
00:57:11 GETTING STARTED WITH AI
01:01:04 HOW TO FOLLOW
01:02:44 OUTRO

#Mozilla #Firefox #AIBrowser
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHfhsfyVrKw

Are Browser Extensions in Brave Necessary or Overkill? - Techlore Office Hours Live

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:08:12 GMT

Helium Browser: A Brave Alternative with No Baggage (And No Bloat)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:01:42 GMT

Helium Browser has been one of the most requested first looks from the community, so here it is. Built by a two-person team, Helium is an open source Chromium-based browser that ships with uBlock Origin and provides an experience with zero bloat. Can it compete with Brave? In this video I showcase the differences and who I think Helium is (and isn't) for. A couple things worth noting: Helium also supports !bangs and vertical tabs, two features I didn't cover in this video. Neither changes my overall take, but they're worth knowing about if those matter to your workflow!

🔗 SOURCES & LINKS
• Our Written Breakdown: https://techlore.tech/helium-browser-review-a-truly-minimal-privacy-focused-chromium-browser/
• Helium: https://helium.computer
• Imput: https://imput.net

🔎 RELATED VIDEOS
https://youtu.be/3i5KH0l895o
https://youtu.be/W6cKFliWW6Q

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• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 HELIUM BROWSER - SETTING THE SCENE
01:02 INITIAL SETUP
02:00 FIRST IMPRESSIONS + FEATURE OVERVIEW
03:43 PERFORMANCE
05:58 DESIGN
07:11 BUSINESS MODELS & SUSTAINABILITY
08:08 HELIUM OR BRAVE?
09:40 OVERALL THOUGHTS

Gymnopedie No 1 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

#HeliumBrowser #BraveBrowser #OpenSource
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPqsIGALt7s

How Open Source Provides Trustless Security (Bitwarden Interview)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:00:39 GMT

Most people think their passwords are safe. Most people are wrong. Henry sits down with Ryan Luibrand, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Bitwarden, to cover why open source changes the trust equation, the LastPass data breach, how KDF algorithms work, whether storing your TOTP codes in your password manager is a good idea, and more.

🔗 SOURCES & LINKS
• Bitwarden: https://bitwarden.com
• Security White Paper: https://bitwarden.com/help/bitwarden-security-white-paper/
• Compliance & Audit Reports: https://bitwarden.com/compliance/
• Privacy Policy: https://bitwarden.com/privacy/
• Security Readiness Kit: https://bitwarden.com/resources/bitwarden-security-readiness-kit/
• HackerOne Bug Bounty: https://hackerone.com/bitwarden
• GitHub: https://github.com/bitwarden

🔎 RELATED VIDEOS
https://youtu.be/0bwWR9mQATY
https://youtu.be/aIJjrDrwsIU

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• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/
• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 INTRO
00:52 RYAN'S BACKGROUND
02:07 BITWARDEN ORIGINS
03:09 BITWARDEN TEAM
03:29 FUNDING
06:18 OPEN SOURCE
08:18 AUDITS
10:11 FORKING
11:19 INTERNAL VS. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
12:21 SELF-HOSTING
14:13 NEW NATIVE APPS
16:38 ARE PASSWORD MANAGERS SECURE?
21:08 WHY USE A DEDICATED PW MANAGER?
23:08 CONCERNS WITH THE CLOUD
25:39 ARGON2
29:16 USERNAME KEY GENERATION
31:06 LASTPASS DATA BREACH
37:17 WHAT CAN BITWARDEN SEE?
39:40 WHERE IS BITWARDEN DATA HOSTED?
40:18 GOVERNMENT REQUESTS
41:08 "EGGS IN ONE BASKET" ARGUMENT
43:57 2FA & BITWARDEN AUTHENTICATOR
47:39 PASSKEYS
49:04 COMMUNITY VS. ENTERPRISE
50:17 RYAN'S SETUP + ADVICE
53:45 THIRD PARTY INTEGRATIONS
54:20 AI
56:16 PRICING
57:15 F-DROID APP?
57:54 LINUX APP?
58:12 MORE THOUGHTS ON CLOUD SECURITY
59:10 FINAL THOUGHTS
59:55 WHAT'S NEXT?

#bitwarden #passwordmanager #opensource
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSXB5oT-1sM

What if Brave Shields Were In Firefox? #waterfox #firefox #bravebrowser

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:56:44 GMT

Waterfox announced recently they would be launching a version of their privacy-focused, open source Firefox-based browser with Brave Shields instead of UBO, I’m excited! Their blog: https://www.waterfox.com/blog/15-years-of-forking/

Forgive me for my horrible short skills ☠️
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVee1OZut_o

Brave Just Released a Paid Browser: Here's What You Need to Know

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:02:22 GMT

Brave just released Brave Origin. A paid, stripped-down version of their browser with no AI, no crypto wallet, no rewards, and no telemetry. I paid $60 to test it live and compare it directly to regular Brave. Linux users get it for free! Is this a legitimate solution to a real problem, or is Brave just charging you to undo their own choices?

🔗 SOURCES & LINKS
• Our written breakdown: https://techlore.tech/brave-origin-review-is-the-new-60-paid-browser-worth-it/
• Brave Origin landing page: https://brave.com/origin/download-nightly/
• Brave Origin official documentation: https://support.brave.app/hc/en-us/articles/38561489788173-What-is-Brave-Origin

🔎 RELATED VIDEOS
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• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/
• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/
• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 BRAVE RELEASED A PAID VERSION?
00:30 LET'S TRY IT OUT!
03:30 MY THOUGHTS...SHOULD YOU USE THIS?
#brave #bravebrowser #techlore
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3i5KH0l895o

Your Phone Is About to Start Verifying Your Age

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:46:42 GMT

Age verification is spreading fast...and this week the US and EU both made major moves, taking completely different approaches. We break down exactly what each one does and why both have long-term implications that go far beyond protecting kids. This one matters whether you're in the US (Parents Decide Act) or Europe with their open source + Zero Knowledge Proof approach.

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🔗 SOURCES & LINKS
• Our Written Breakdown: https://techlore.tech/eu-and-us-age-verification-explained-what-the-new-laws-and-apps-actually-mean-for-your-privacy-free/
• Contact your reps: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative
• EDRi: https://edri.org/
• EFF: https://www.eff.org/
• FSFE: https://fsfe.org/index.en.html
• It's FOSS US Coverage: https://itsfoss.com/news/os-level-age-verification-across-us/
• US HR8250: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8250/all-info
• EU's Approach : https://www.sovereignmagazine.com/article/eu-age-verification-app-open-source
• EU GitHub: https://github.com/eu-digital-identity-wallet/av-app-android-wallet-ui
• Privacy Dad: https://theprivacydad.com/a-first-look-at-the-eu-age-verification-app/
• EU App Issues: https://docs.yivi.app/blog/eu-age-verification-security-analysis/

🔎 RELATED VIDEOS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iKvQk7drd4
https://youtu.be/Ywy_MD3Idow

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• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/
• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 EU & US AGE VERIFICATION ADVANCES FORWARD
00:32 THE US FEDERAL "PARENT'S DECIDE" ACT
02:36 EU'S ZERO KNOWLEDGE APP FOR AGE VERIFICATION
05:00 OUR SPONSOR: PROTON
06:28 MY CONCERNS WITH BOTH, AND HOW TO GET INVOLVED
#ageverification #privacymatters #techlore
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPc869MO86k

Tuta Drive First Look: The Encrypted Workspace Big Tech Won't Build

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:00:26 GMT

Tuta just launched their encrypted cloud storage in closed beta, and I got early access. This is what I think of Tuta's full zero-knowledge workspace that Big Tech still won't build. Here's my first look, who it's actually for, and how it stacks up against competitors like Proton Drive, as well as what we can expect in the future. I'd love to hear any of your questions, I'll be following Tuta Drive's progress closely and will keep you updated as this develops!

🔗 SOURCES & LINKS
• Tuta Drive, Currently in Closed Beta: https://tuta.com/drive
• Tuta Encryption: https://tuta.com/blog/post-quantum-cryptography
• Tuta Kickback Link: https://tuta.com/?t-src=techlore
• Written breakdown: https://techlore.tech/tuta-drive-first-look-the-encrypted-platform-that-does-what-google-and-apple-wont/

🔎 RELATED VIDEOS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wgpuiIoG_g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cn8sLpvuEKY

🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORE
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🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE
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• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/
• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/
• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 INTRO
00:19 PRIVATE CLOUD PREFACE
01:13 TUTA DRIVE FIRST LOOK
04:32 HONEST THOUGHTS
05:02 WHO IS THIS FOR WHEN IT LAUNCHES?
05:50 WHO SHOULD WAIT?
06:46 THE BIGGER PICTURE
07:23 FINAL THOUGHTS
#tutadrive #tuta #encryption
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcpEwYMXYBQ

Age Verification vs. Age Declaration: The Difference That Changes Everything

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:00:09 GMT

Age verification laws are spreading fast, but most coverage is either panic or dismissal, with very little clarity on what these laws say, who they apply to, or what they mean for free software. In this episode of Techlore Talks, Henry sits down with Jithendra Palepu, who has a legal background and Free Software Foundation Europe volunteer, to actually make sense of it. Age verification, age estimation, age gating, and self-declaration, why the difference matters enormously, and more. We examine what California's AB 1628 actually requires, we discuss why MidnightBSD's decision to ban California users may have backfired against the very principles it was trying to protect, and so much more. If you've had strong reactions to these laws but struggled to fully back them up, this one's for you.

Note: Sorry about the video issues, our recording tool had a lot of problems, but audio is still solid 🙏

🔗 SOURCES & LINKS
• Free Software Foundation Europe: https://fsfe.org
• FSFE — Youth Hacking for Freedom: https://fsfe.org/activities/yh4f/
• Software Freedom Conservancy: https://sfconservancy.org
• Keep Android Open: https://keepandroidopen.org/
• Read our breakdown: https://techlore.tech/age-verification-laws-and-free-software-fsfe-interview-techlore-talks/

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 INTRO
02:43 DEFINING AGE VERIFICATION
05:15 THE REAL CONCERN
09:59 SELF-DECLARATION
13:14 SERVICE VS. OS AGE VERIFICATION
19:34 RESPONSIBILITY
23:23 MIDNIGHTBSD & SYSTEMD
25:27 LINUX CARVE-OUTS?
27:54 SHARED & SECONDHAND DEVICES?
29:42 APPLE + DMA
32:59 WHAT'S THE OVERALL NARRATIVE?
37:57 JITHENDRA'S & FSFE'S CONCERNS
42:21 DO ANY LAWS GET THIS RIGHT?
44:33 WHO IS DOING THE VERIFICATION?
45:03 DATA LEAK RESPONSIBILITY
46:37 OS-LEVEL AGE VERIFICATION IN EU
48:04 YOUNG DEVELOPERS
49:14 ENFORCEABILITY
50:54 ACTIONABLE ADVICE
52:42 HOW TO FACILITATE DISCUSSIONS
54:37 HOW TO FOLLOW
#AgeVerification #OpenSource #FreeSoftware
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iKvQk7drd4

Firefox Now Has a Free VPN (Here's What That Means)

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:21:12 GMT

Mozilla just shipped a free VPN directly into Firefox. No app, no subscription, just 50GB of IP protection per month built into the browser. I turned it on for the first time, ran tests (including checking if it uses Mullvad behind the scenes), and shared my first impressions along the way.

🔗 SOURCES & LINKS
• Mozilla's Blog on Firefox VPN: https://blog.mozilla.org/en/firefox/built-in-vpn/
• Follow us on our website: http://techlore.tech/firefox-free-built-in-vpn-first-impressions-live-tests-and-what-youre-actually-getting/
• Our VPN Finder: https://vpn.techlore.tech/

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 INTRO
00:30 GETTING STARTED WITH FIREFOX VPN
01:32 BASIC IP TESTS
01:52 DOES FIREFOX VPN USE MULLVAD?
02:54 TESTING ALL OTHER FEATURES
04:20 PROXY VS VPN
05:22 WHAT HAPPENS AFTER 50GB?
05:52 FIREFOX VS MOZILLA VPN EXPLAINED
08:10 THE BROWSER VPN TREND
10:12 MY LINGERING QUESTIONS
#firefox #mozilla #vpn
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQzLGHWkTyg

Can You Actually Escape Google Calendar? - Techlore Office Hours Live

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:01:47 GMT

Welcome to Techlore Office Hours - your weekly chance to get privacy, security, and digital rights questions answered live! This is unscripted, real-time discussion about what you're dealing with, so welcome in and bring any questions you have!

🎯 HOW IT WORKS:
1. Submit questions in advance: https://techlore.palform.app/ask
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3. Everyone can watch and participate in live chat
4. Questions answered live every Friday at 10am PT

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📌 TODAY'S AGENDA:
- Kicking off this new format & announcements!
- Open discussion in live chat
- Updates on what's happening at Techlore

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Welcome to Office Hours
03:25 Exploring Alternatives to Google Calendar
13:16 Secure File Transfers and Privacy Tools
22:06 Comparing Apple and Google Privacy Practices
30:12 Engaging with Political Issues and Community Advocacy
38:27 Funding Challenges for Session Messenger
41:38 Navigating Open Source Sustainability
44:04 Custom ROMs and Android Alternatives
47:38 RSS Feeds and Information Management
51:45 Digital Safety for Diverse Communities
55:46 Critique of Meta and Social Media Engagement
01:01:12 Revenue Models for Content Creators
01:14:53 Understanding eSIMs and YubiKey Security
01:17:50 Exploring Alternatives to Google Services
01:18:57 Usability of Organic Maps and Personal Experiences
01:19:51 Tech Specs and Personal Devices
01:22:05 Engagement in Community and Signal Group
01:23:58 The Role of EFF in Digital Rights Advocacy
01:24:53 Payment Options and Supporting the Channel
01:25:47 Political Implications of Tech Accessibility
01:26:53 Nextcloud and Calendar Alternatives
01:28:52 Upcoming Interviews and Timely Topics
01:30:54 Browser Recommendations for Privacy
01:32:44 Revamping Tools and Resources
01:34:51 The Importance of App Sourcing and Efficiency
01:43:56 Closing Thoughts and Future Content
#techlore #OfficeHours #LiveQA
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF1FcDLUtyQ

Your VPN May Make You a Foreign Surveillance Target

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:16:51 GMT

The government told you to use a VPN, and now lawmakers are asking whether doing exactly that could strip you of your constitutional protections and make you a legal target for NSA surveillance. This week's Surveillance Report covers that shocking Section 702 paradox, North Korea's weeks-long supply chain hijack of a massive open-source project, Android malware infecting 2.3 million devices through the Google Play Store, Apple's expanding device-level age verification, and the EU Parliament finally killing Chat Control.

🔗 SOURCES & LINKS
• Sources & show notes: https://techlore.tech/vpns-could-expose-you-to-nsa-spying-north-koreas-open-source-hijack-android-malware-hits-2-3-million-devices-via-google-play-and-the-eu-ending-chat-control/

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 WELCOME TO SURVEILLANCE REPORT
01:18 HIGHLIGHT STORY: NSA VPN SPYING
08:24 NORTH KOREA HACKS OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE
10:30 GOOGLE HOSTING MALWARE ON PLAY STORE
15:00 AGE VERIFICATION ADVANCES EVERYWHERE
26:12 END OF CHAT CONTROL & WHAT'S NEXT!
31:00 DEFENSE BULLETIN
#vpn #nsa #surveillance
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmfP-gHHpKg

Microsoft BANNED WireGuard, VeraCrypt & Windscribe With Zero Warning

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:01:02 GMT

Microsoft silently suspended developer accounts for WireGuard, VeraCrypt, and Windscribe with zero warning, leaving these critical open source security tools unable to push updates to Windows users. VeraCrypt users with full system encryption may face boot failures after July 2026. But this is bigger than a Microsoft support failure, it's what Big Tech ecosystem gatekeeping actually looks like when it goes wrong.

📱 RESOURCES IN VIDEO
• Veracrypt: https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/08/veracrypt-encryption-software-windows-microsoft-lock-boot-issues/
• Windscribe & Wireguard: https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/08/wireguard-vpn-developer-cant-ship-software-updates-after-microsoft-locks-account/
• Windscribe Tweet: https://x.com/windscribecom/status/2041929519628443943
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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 MICROSOFT STRIKES AGAIN
00:48 WTF HAPPENED?
02:22 A WORD ON VERACRYPT, WIREGUARD & WINDSCRIBE
03:42 THE RED FLAGS WE NEED TO DISCUSS
05:48 MY FINAL TAKEAWAYS
#microsoft #veracrypt #wireguard
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The Maps App That Collects Zero Data About You (Organic Maps Interview)

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:29:02 GMT

Every time you open Google Maps, it knows where you are, what you searched, how long you stayed, and where you went next. Organic Maps collects none of that. In this interview, Henry sits down with Alexander Borsuk, co-founder of Organic Maps, to talk about what mainstream maps apps are collecting, how an entirely offline-first approach changes the privacy picture, and where Organic Maps is headed next, including live public transit and opt-in traffic data.

🔗 SOURCES & LINKS
• Organic Maps: https://organicmaps.app
• Organic Maps GitHub: https://github.com/organicmaps
• OpenStreetMap: https://openstreetmap.org
• OsmAnd: https://osmand.net

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 INTRO
00:02:26 ORGANIC MAPS TEAM & STRUCTURE
00:05:53 MAP PRIVACY IMPLICATIONS
00:12:19 BUSINESS SEARCHING
00:14:42 CLOUD-FIRST VS. OFFLINE-FIRST
00:17:05 ORGANIC MAPS VS. APPLE MAPS W/ ADP
00:24:20 OPENSTREETMAP
00:27:51 GETTING INVOLVED & CONTRIBUTING
00:34:20 USABILITY & TARGET DEMOGRAPHIC
00:41:02 PUBLIC TRANSIT
00:45:24 RESTRICTION OF NO REAL-TIME DATA
00:48:11 LONGEVITY & BEHIND-THE-SCENES
00:51:56 THE NEXT 5 YEARS
00:54:05 TRAFFIC DATA
00:57:13 POKÉMON GO DATA HARVESTING
00:59:48 FINAL THOUGHTS
01:01:45 HOW TO CONNECT & FOLLOW

#OrganicMaps #OpenStreetMap #AppPrivacy
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCzVQKLBkhM

Meta's 'Pervert Glasses' Are Turning People Into Creeps

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:59:10 GMT

Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses have earned the nickname "pervert glasses" — and a journalist's firsthand account reveals exactly why. Wearing them didn't just feel creepy; it made her start thinking like one. I break down the real surveillance threat these glasses pose, Meta's data exploitation playbook, and what we can actually do about it.

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📱 RESOURCES IN VIDEO
• https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/01/i-wore-metas-smartglasses-for-a-month-and-it-left-me-feeling-like-a-creep

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 META'S CREEPY RAY-BAN COMMENTARY
03:40 META'S HISTORY & PRIORITIES
05:24 HOW TECH CAN CHANGE YOUR BEHAVIOR
07:52 OUR SPONSOR: JETBRAINS
08:52 META'S MASS DATA COLLECTION
10:24 CONSENT IN TECHNOLOGY
#meta #metarayban #privacy
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How To Actually Remove Yourself From Data Broker Sites - Techlore Office Hours Live

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:02:41 GMT

Two iOS Exploits Just Hit 100M+ iPhones — How To Check Yours

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:24:44 GMT

This week's Surveillance Report covers two sophisticated zero-click iOS exploit frameworks: Coruna and DarkSword hit hundreds of millions of iPhones in the span of a single week. Google finally revealed their controversial Android sideloading "advanced flow," and it involves a 24-hour wait, developer mode unlock, and a wall of warning screens just to install an APK. Meanwhile, Instagram has quietly killed end-to-end encryption in DMs, Colorado is pushing OS-level age verification that would even drag Linux into compliance, and the EU's chat control battle took a wild turn.

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• https://techlore.tech/coruna-and-darksword-ios-exploits-explained-what-iphone-users-need-to-do-right-now/

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 INTRO TO SURVEILLANCE REPORT
01:30 HIGHLIGHT STORY: IOS EXPLOITS
08:02 GOOGLE SIDELOADING ADVANCED FLOW
19:26 INSTAGRAM REMOVING E2EE
22:26 OS AGE VERIFICATION
28:44 EU CHAT CONTROL
31:00 DEFENSE BULLETIN
#ios #android #news
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qllpVoCVQSE

The Cellular Privacy Problem No App Can Solve (Cape Interview)

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:21:40 GMT

Most people think turning off location services protects them from being tracked. It doesn't. In this interview, David Dunn from privacy-focused cellular provider Cape breaks down what carriers actually collect, how threats like IMSI catchers and SIM swaps work, and how Cape is building a mobile network specifically designed to minimize that exposure.

📱 RESOURCES IN VIDEO
• Cape: https://www.cape.co
• Cape + Proton collab: https://www.cape.co/cape-and-proton

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 INTRO
00:01:01 WHAT CELLULAR CARRIERS SEE
00:02:50 THE CONCERNS
00:04:08 ABUSE OF DATA
00:05:28 LTT SIM SWAP ATTACK
00:06:33 PHONE CALL BEHIND-THE-SCENES
00:12:24 CELL TOWER TRIANGULATION & GEOFENCING
00:15:32 LOCATION SERVICES
00:16:25 CALL DATA & SMS RECORDS
00:19:24 SMS VS. EMAIL SECURITY
00:20:23 SIM SWAPPING + IMSI CATCHERS
00:24:09 CELL TOWER TRIANGULATION + GEOFENCING SOLUTIONS
00:26:38 CALL DATA RECORD + SMS SOLUTIONS
00:28:48 WI-FI CALLING
00:30:54 SS7 SIGNALING ATTACK PROTECTION
00:32:25 4G VS. 5G PRIVACY
00:36:34 USER AGENTS + CUSTOM ROMS
00:42:15 DEVICE PROTECTION
00:46:06 CAPE'S APPROACH
00:55:01 MOBILE CORE
00:59:18 CDR DELETION
01:00:06 IMSI ROTATION
01:00:52 OTHER USER CONFIGURABLE OPTIONS
01:04:05 PHONE NUMBER REPUTATION
01:05:29 ISSUES WITH PRIVACY TOOLS
01:08:22 OBSCURA
01:10:48 REGISTRATION
01:13:04 TRUST & VERIFICATION
01:15:37 COMPATIBILITY
01:17:33 AVAILABILITY
01:17:54 ROAMING
01:18:36 LAW ENFORCEMENT REQUESTS
01:21:15 PALANTIR
01:23:25 PROTON PARTNERSHIP
01:25:05 WHO IS CAPE FOR?
01:26:43 TELL US SOMETHING SHOCKING
01:29:28 OUTRO

#CellularPrivacy #DigitalRights #Cape
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300,000 of you are fighting the good fight 🔥 We couldn't be here without you, thank you! The best p

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:34:28 GMT

300,000 of you are fighting the good fight 🔥

We couldn't be here without you, thank you! The best part is we were actually together in person when it happened, on a work retreat for a project a lot of you have been waiting on...coming soon 👀

Quick ops update: there was no stream today, sorry everyone. We're playing catch up after the retreat + some sicknesses hit the team. SR is close to going live, and things should be back to normal next week. Thanks for your patience, you're all the best.
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Why This Linux Distro Is Growing Faster Than Ever (Zorin OS Interview)

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:55:52 GMT

Artyom Zorin, co-founder and lead developer of Zorin OS, explains why this Linux distribution is seeing explosive growth, its user-friendly approach, business models & incentives, privacy, open source, and more.

📱 RESOURCES IN VIDEO
• Zorin OS: https://zorin.com
• Zorin OS Pro: https://zorin.com/os/pro/
• Zorin OS Education: https://zorin.com/os/education/

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00:00:00 INTRO
00:02:55 ZORIN OS VS. UBUNTU
00:04:14 PACKAGE COMPATIBILITY
00:07:01 OPEN SOURCE? FREE?
00:11:46 BUSINESS MODELS + INCENTIVES
00:14:48 TARGET DEMOGRAPHIC
00:16:00 PRIVACY BY DEFAULT
00:17:51 SECURITY MODEL
00:19:48 WHY UBUNTU?
00:21:16 DESKTOP ENVIRONMENTS
00:25:03 RELEASE SCHEDULE
00:26:26 COMPATABILITY LAYERS
00:28:52 ARM SUPPORT
00:32:32 PROFESSIONAL +CREATIVE SOFTWARE
00:36:43 DEFAULT APP CHOICES
00:39:19 ZORIN GRID
00:42:22 ZORIN EDUCATION
00:43:35 DEVICES + INSTALLATION
00:47:50 ZORIN OS LIMITATIONS
00:50:26 DUAL BOOT
00:51:30 THE ZORIN TEAM
00:52:58 LOCATION
00:53:12 OPEN SOURCE + GIVING BACK
00:56:24 DOWNLOADS
00:59:17 WINDOWS 10
01:01:09 AI
01:07:23 THE FUTURE OF ZORIN OS
01:09:49 MOBILE DEVICES?
01:10:35 HOW TO FOLLOW
01:11:18 OUTRO

#Linux #ZorinOS #OpenSource
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Meta Is Killing Encrypted DM's on Instagram

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:42:47 GMT

Meta is removing end-to-end encryption from Instagram DMs on May 8, 2026. Their excuse? "Very few people were using it." But they never made it the default and never made it easy to find. This is what happens when governments pressure tech companies, who cave and call it a "business decision."

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Your OS Must Now Report Your Age to Every App

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:27:09 GMT

California passed a law forcing operating systems to track your age and report it to every app you use. It takes effect January 1, 2027, and applies to *EVERY* operating system. Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, New York, Texas, and Utah have similar bills pending. Here's what's happening and what you can do.

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📱 RESOURCES IN VIDEO
• System76 Blog: https://blog.system76.com/post/system76-on-age-verification
• Contact Colorado: https://leg.colorado.gov/
• Contact CA: https://www.assembly.ca.gov/assemblymembers
• EFF Resources: https://www.eff.org/issues/age-verification
• Contact House Reps: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative
• Register: https://www.theregister.com/2026/03/10/foss_age_verification_2/
• Phoronix: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Colorado-Maybe-Exclude-OSS
• 9to5Linux: https://9to5linux.com/ubuntu-fedora-linux-mint-eye-age-verification-amid-california-law-backlash
• Itsfoss: https://itsfoss.com/news/distros-response-age-verification-laws/
• The CO Bill: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-051
• The CA Bill: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1043

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 INTRO
00:35 CALIFORNIA'S LAW BREAKDOWN
03:39 COLORADO'S LAW BREAKDOWN
04:19 IT'S SPREADING QUICKLY
06:21 DEVELOPER LIABILITY
07:27 OUR SPONSOR: TRYHACKME
08:53 THIS ISN'T HYPOTHETICAL
11:26 ACTION STEPS
13:47 OUTRO
#AgeVerification #LinuxAgeVerification #OperatingSystems
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Should You Move from Google to a Private Ecosystem?

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:00:06 GMT

The BEST and WORST Browsers for Privacy (2026 Tier List)

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:17:38 GMT

"Just use Tor!" - or don't. In this 2026 tier list, Henry ranks Brave, Firefox, LibreWolf, Chromite, Edge, Vivaldi, and more. Much more subjective than the Linux tier list, so let us know where you disagree, and enjoy!

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 INTRO
00:25 INITIAL RANKING
24:56 FINAL RANKING
26:53 OUTRO

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Are Cloud-Based Password Managers Still Safe?

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:03:28 GMT

Password managers CAN see your vault (new research reveals attack vectors), Google threatens the open Android ecosystem, Apple rolls out age verification globally, 147 million installs of Android mental health apps with security flaws, Samsung's innovative privacy display, and a massive week of breaches and updates.

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 INTRO
00:55 PASSWORD MANAGER VAULT SECURITY
12:51 ANDROID DEVELOPER VERIFICATION
16:36 APPLE AGE VERIFICATION
21:06 ANDROID MENTAL HEALTH APPS
25:17 DEFENSE BULLETIN

#passwordmanager #ageverification #androiddeveloment
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Only 3 Search Engines Actually Exist (Here's What That Means)

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:01:25 GMT

Most ad blockers start by blocking everything—then you become tech support for friends & family when pages break. Henry interviewed JP Schmetz, founder of Brave Search and CEO of Ghostery, about making trackers visible, why there are only 3 search indexes in the world, reinventing the open web with AI, and how to avoid becoming "the family CTO."

📱 RESOURCES IN VIDEO
• Ghostery: https://www.ghostery.com/
• Who Tracks Me Database: https://whotracks.me/
• Ghostery Private Search: https://www.ghostery.com/private-search
• Brave Search: https://search.brave.com/

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00:00 INTRO
00:01:32 ORIGINS WITH GHOSTERY
00:03:15 SEARCH ENGINES + BROWSERS
00:06:32 GHOSTERY'S BROWSER EXTENSION
00:09:09 THE PRIVACY DISCONNECT
00:13:02 REAL WORLD IMPACTS
00:16:03 PRIVACY VARIES BY LOCATION
00:16:47 PAGE BLOCKING + BREAKING
00:24:06 ADAPTATION + TRUST
00:28:48 ROLES AT GHOSTERY + BRAVE
00:29:22 OPEN SOURCE
00:30:38 BRAVE SHIELDS OR GHOSTERY?
00:32:36 SUGGESTED CONFIGURATIONS
00:40:13 WHOTRACKS.ME
00:44:30 WHAT IS A TRACKER?
00:47:39 WHAT ARE THE INCENTIVES?
00:50:31 DOES BLOCKING = NO DATA SHARING?
00:53:50 THE INVESTIGATIVE PROCESS
00:57:27 PRIVATE SEARCH
01:00:11 META SEARCH VS. INDEPENDENT INDEX
01:02:30 CONTEXTUAL VS. TARGETED ADVERTISING
01:06:28 BRAVE SEARCH ADS
01:08:16 INDEXES
01:10:53 AI + SEARCH
01:19:43 WHAT'S NEXT?
01:22:22 PUBLISHING + INCENTIVES + THE FUTURE
01:25:30 HOW TO FOLLOW

#Ghostery #BraveSearch #AdBlocking
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Can Age Verification Ever Be Private? - Techlore Office Hours Live

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:06:12 GMT

I Signed a Letter to Google. Here's Why.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:05:44 GMT

Almost 40 organizations, including Techlore, published an open letter to Google opposing Android Developer Verification, a program that would require all developers to register with Google before distributing apps on Android starting September 2026. Before explaining why we signed, I need to address something: the widely-circulated narrative that Google already backed down from this. They didn't, and that misunderstanding may be the most dangerous part of the story right now.

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• Read the letter: https://keepandroidopen.org/open-letter/
• Get Active & learn More: https://keepandroidopen.org/
• F-Droid Blog: https://f-droid.org/en/2026/02/24/open-letter-opposing-developer-verification.html

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - 37 Organizations Sign Open Letter
00:36 - What Is Android Developer Verification?
01:36 - Google "Backed Down"? The Truth
03:48 - Why Techlore Signed
05:02 - Our Sponsor: Kotlin by JetBrains
06:34 - Common Questions & Misconceptions
07:50 - What You Can Do Right Now
09:54 - My final thoughts & positions
#google #android #techlore
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100+ Trackers Are Watching You Right Now (Here's How to Stop Them)

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:00:45 GMT

You may think you're just being tracked by a handful of companies, but the reality is your data is sent to countless different trackers before you can finish reading a news headline. This video breaks down three layers of protection to keep yourself safe online.

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• Ghostery (extension): https://links.nexus.techlore.tech/ghostery
• WhoTracksMe database: https://links.nexus.techlore.tech/whotracksme
• uBlock Origin (extension): https://ublockorigin.com
• AdGuard (extension): https://adguard.com/en/adguard-browser-extension/overview.html
• Brave Browser: https://brave.com
• DuckDuckGo Browser: https://duckduckgo.com/app
• Firefox (desktop): https://www.firefox.com
• Firefox Focus (mobile): https://www.firefox.com/en-US/browsers/mobile/focus
• Mullvad Browser: https://mullvad.net/en/browser
• Tor Browser: https://www.torproject.org/download
• AdGuard (mobile & desktop): https://adguard.com/en/welcome.html
• ControlD: https://controld.com
• NextDNS: https://nextdns.io
• Safing's Portmaster: https://safing.io
• LuLu: https://objective-see.org/products/lulu.html
• Little Snitch: https://www.obdev.at/products/littlesnitch/index.html

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 THE TRACKING PROBLEM
00:31 CONSEQUENCES OF TRACKING
01:17 LAYER 1: BROWSER EXTENSIONS
02:09 CHOOSING AN EXTENSION
02:53 LAYER 2: PRIVACY-FOCUSED BROWSERS
04:17 CHOOSING A BROWSER
05:05 LAYER 3: WHY YOUR BROWSER ISN'T ENOUGH
05:34 DNS FILTERING
07:16 NETWORK-LEVEL PROTECTION
07:41 LOCAL FIREWALLS
08:06 DEVICE OPT-OUTS
08:31 COMBINING EVERYTHING
09:12 OUTRO & TAKEAWAYS

#TrackerBlocking #AdBlocking #OnlinePrivacy
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Google Blocking Android Sideloading. What's Your Plan? - Techlore Office Hours Live

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:12:22 GMT

Your Mac Is Under Attack From 3 Directions Right Now

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:19:11 GMT

No operating system is safe, and this week, Mac users got hit from three directions at once. We cover the attacks, Discord's messy age verification expansion, hidden hotel cameras in China, and everything else threatening your digital rights.

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00:00 INTRO
01:00 MACOS ATTACKS
13:12 DISCORD AGE VERIFICATION
23:34 MORE AGE VERIFICATION
26:08 GOOGLE NEST FOOTAGE MYSTERY
30:56 DEFENSE BULLETIN
#discord #ageverification #macsecurity
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Why This Password Manager Requires a Private Key (Passbolt Interview)

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 17:00:01 GMT

Most password managers use your master password as the encryption key—which means it can be phished and brute-forced. Passbolt uses a random private key instead. Henry interviewed co-founder Remy about why they optimized Passbolt for teams, how granular permissions prevent credential leaks, and why self-hosting matters for businesses.

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 INTRO
01:20 PASSBOLT TARGET DEMOGRAPHIC
05:52 PASSWORD MANAGER BASICS
06:51 PASSBOLT TYPICAL CUSTOMER
07:41 PASSWORD MANAGER OPTIONS
10:33 ATTACKS ON BUSINESSES
13:17 PASSBOLT BUSINESS MODEL
16:24 SELF-HOSTING
19:22 PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGY
22:09 SUITE VS. FOCUSED PRODUCT
24:12 FEATURE REQUESTS
25:49 EMAIL ALIASING
27:04 PASSKEYS
28:54 MANIFEST V3 + BROWSERS
30:26 PASSKEYS (CONT'D)
33:30 TOTP
36:49 INTEGRATIONS
37:59 TWO PASSWORDS?
42:09 REMY'S FAVORITE PW MANAGER
43:39 COMMON MISTAKES?
44:38 HIDING TOTP SEEDS
46:49 FINAL THOUGHTS
47:30 HOW TO FOLLOW
47:51 OUTRO

#PasswordManager #Passbolt #OpenSource
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Switch to GrapheneOS or Stay On iPhone? - Techlore Office Hours Live

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:07:42 GMT

Privacy Isn't What I Thought It Was

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 01:20:18 GMT

After 10+ years covering privacy tools, I finally understand the role privacy plays in my life, and it's not what I thought. This realization changed how I think about digital rights, threat modeling, and what we're all really fighting for. If you've ever felt like you're chasing privacy for the sake of privacy, this one's for you.

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Hello, A Bit About Me
01:12 Privacy As a Means To An End
03:49 A Broader Ecosystem Beyond Privacy
06:40 Finding Your Privacy Journey
08:35 Final Takeaways
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How Ad Networks Track You Across Devices (AdGuard Interview)

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 17:01:32 GMT

Ad blockers have broad permissions to intercept all your web traffic—which means you need to know which ones to trust. Henry interviewed the CTO and co-founded of AdGuard about why they pivoted from data collection to privacy protection, how DNS filtering differs from local ad blocking, and Apple's revolutionary new API that lets ad blockers work system-wide on iOS without ever seeing your traffic.

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• AdGuard: https://adguard.com/
• AdGuard Home: https://adguard.com/en/adguard-home/overview.html
• AdGuard DNS: https://adguard-dns.io/
• AdGuard VPN: https://adguard-vpn.com/
• AdGuard Mail: https://adguard-mail.com/
• Andrey's AFDS 2025 Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2c5WMjpVZc

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FBI Can't Crack This iPhone Security Feature

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 04:43:23 GMT

The FBI couldn't crack a journalist's iPhone because of one security feature, and we'll break down exactly how Lockdown Mode stopped them. Meanwhile, Austria, Spain, and Greece all announced age verification mandates in the same week, Chat Control 1.0 just got an extension, and Microsoft is finally backing away from Recall as AI fatigue reaches a breaking point.

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 INTRO
00:40 HIGHLIGHT STORY: APPLE LOCKDOWN MODE
08:05 AGE VERIFICATION EXPANDING TO 3 COUNTRIES
12:38 CHAT CONTROL 1.0 EXTENSION
17:54 MICROSOFT ADMITS THEIR AI IS BAD
22:56 THE DEFENSE BULLETIN
#iPhone #iOS #security
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Why F-Droid Exists (Labor of Love) #fdroid #android #techlore

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:00:43 GMT

F-Droid founder shares why they do this work for free, fighting the forces that want to control YOUR device. A labor of love for smartphone freedom.

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An App Store With ZERO Tracking #fdroid #googleplaystore #appstore

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:54:25 GMT

What if an app store required no email, no registration, and no personal data? Meet F-Droid, the non-commercial alternative that only hosts vetted open source apps.

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Politicians Finally Care About Data Brokers (Because Now They're Victims)

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:54:51 GMT

A Minnesota state representative was assassinated after someone found her home address on people search websites. A new report reveals that even state privacy laws fail to protect public servants from data brokers. But here's the bigger problem: this affects everyone, not just politicians. I'll break down why current solutions are reactive, show you how to actually prevent this data from being collected in the first place, and explain what systemic changes we need to push for. Links to data removal tools, opt-out resources, and action steps are below.

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• Full report: https://thepublicservicealliance.com/psa-security-project/privacy-laws-report/
• Wired Coverage: https://www.wired.com/story/how-data-brokers-can-fuel-violence-against-public-servants/
• Proton Pass Kickback: https://go.getproton.me/SH1Iq
• Proton Pass Standard Link: https://proton.me/pass
• Our privacy resources: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/
• Data Broker Manual Opt Out: https://github.com/yaelwrites/Big-Ass-Data-Broker-Opt-Out-List
• Find your rep: https://www.house.gov/
• Fight Chat Control: https://fightchatcontrol.eu/
• CA DROP: https://consumer.drop.privacy.ca.gov/

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 INTRO
00:25 A NEW REPORT ON DATA BROKER VIOLENCE
02:25 SOME ISSUES WITH THE REPORT
04:30 THE REACTIONARY NATURE OF OPTING OUT
06:30 POLITICIANS BEING HYPOCRITICAL
07:14 CALIFORNIA'S TINY BIT BETTER APPROACH
08:42 WHAT WE CAN DO TO BEAT DATA BROKERS (PROACTIVE)
10:46 WHAT WE CAN DO TO BEAT DATA BROKERS (REACTIVE)
12:10 WE NEED TO CALL FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGE
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I Ranked Every Major Linux Distro (By Skill Level)

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 23:20:55 GMT

Many Linux tier lists rank distros best to worst, but that makes things difficult when Qubes is great for security and not great for beginners. In this 2026 tier list, I'm ranking distros by where they fit in YOUR Linux journey: first distro, level up, or advanced/specialized. Enjoy the ranking and hope you learn something too along the way! Thanks to @ChrisTitusTech for maintaining the list and making this so accessible to everyone!

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 INTRO TO THE TIER LISTS
00:50 TIER LIST 1: BEST FOR BEGINNERS
13:00 TIER LIST 2: BEST UPGRADES / INTERMEDIATE
20:40 TIER LIST 3: BEST SPECIALIZED / ADVANCED
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Microsoft Gave FBI Your Encryption Keys

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 03:25:01 GMT

This week's Surveillance Report covers Microsoft handing BitLocker encryption keys to the FBI, meaning your "encrypted" Windows data isn't as secure as you thought. This two-week Surveillance Report covers age verification laws spreading across three continents, 840,000 malicious browser extension installs, WhatsApp's encryption challenged in court, a trusted Android launcher turned spyware, and how social media platforms engineer addiction by design. Plus major breaches, and essential security updates you need to know about.

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WhatsApp Sued Over Fake Encryption Claims

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 02:48:08 GMT

WhatsApp just got sued for allegedly lying about end-to-end encryption, with claims that Meta employees can access any user's messages through a simple internal request. While the lawsuit provides no technical proof, we'll show you the confirmed privacy issues with WhatsApp and explain why closed-source encryption is fundamentally untrustworthy.

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• PCMag Coverage: https://www.pcmag.com/news/lawsuit-alleges-that-whatsapp-has-no-end-to-end-encryption
• Read the lawsuit: https://www.scribd.com/document/987788928/Whatsapp-Lawsuit
• ProPublica Privacy Concerns: https://www.propublica.org/article/how-facebook-undermines-privacy-protections-for-its-2-billion-whatsapp-users
• WhatsApp's New Security Feature: https://blog.whatsapp.com/whatsapps-latest-privacy-protection-strict-account-settings
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Apple Privacy: Better Than Big Tech, Worse Than They Say #techlore #privacyrevolution #digitalrights

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 02:39:12 GMT

Is Apple's privacy as good as they say? No, but it's better than most big tech, making tools like iCloud end-to-end encryption and Lockdown Mode incredibly accessible. I argue real tradeoff is their closed ecosystem, which blocks the advanced open-source privacy tools you can get on Android.

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