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Last Notes npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Meta has deleted a photographer's entire portfolio overnight. Falsely accused, no appeal, years of work gone. Your data isn't yours if it's on their servers. Start with backups YOU own, then go further with open source services that empower you: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/ https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/291/096/252/637/303/original/b87c2c65a12bc6a9.png npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore 🚨 UK: The govt wants to ban VPNs, social media & AI chatbots for under-21s. Your silence is a yes. Make your voice heard before May 26. Fill out the survey and let them know your views: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/growing-up-in-the-online-world-a-national-consultation https://s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com/social-lol-media/media_attachments/files/116/291/065/611/965/616/original/b1073e51871c5f21.png npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore iOS 26.4 is live with the latest security updates. Don’t forget to update as soon as you can! npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore We go live top of the hour! Can age verification ever actually be private? Techlore Office Hours, live Q&A. Don't miss it and come swing by with any questions you have! https://youtube.com/live/wUAbjVGw_64 npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Get involved ASAP: https://keepandroidopen.org/ npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Almost 40 orgs just signed an open letter telling Google to reverse Android Developer Verification, we're one of them. Google has not backed down and seems to have no intention of keeping Android open. Check out our newest video covering what's going on and what we can do: https://youtu.be/5MZfGq5F1NU npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Weakening privacy to protect kids from predators is like removing seatbelts because criminals also wear them. You just endangered the people you claimed to protect. npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore My relationship with privacy has evolved a lot over the years. Privacy is fascinating AND very important, but I've learned it can be part of something much bigger. New video, different format. Let me know what you think. https://youtu.be/-Bo3oJU6_4c npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Microsoft handed FBI your encryption keys 🔐 New Surveillance Report: BitLocker, age verification spreading globally, 840K malicious browser installs, WhatsApp encryption challenged & more! 📺 https://youtu.be/2LHS-bZx3TI 📰 https://techlore.tech/microsoft-gave-fbi-your-encryption-keys/ (PeerTube import being fixed) npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Microsoft's had an eventful month. Somehow still hit 1 billion Windows 11 users 🤯 https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/115/981/896/908/001/240/original/1b602f9856b83fa8.png npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Follow our PeerTube account if you want to support decentralized video. Every video, ad-free, on infrastructure we control. Follow directly from Mastodon: @nprofile…afsu 🚀 npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Digital rights means YOU own your data, YOU control your devices, YOU can repair what you buy, and YOU decide who sees your private life. It's about having the same rights in the digital world that we expect in the physical one npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Someone...you never know who...sent 0.5 XMR yesterday to Techlore. Just wanted to send a thank you for the large tip whoever you are 🫶 npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Going live to celebrate current defeat of Chat Control and any other wins you all have to share. Say hi! Going live in about 5 minutes :) YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/t0Uk9eC146E PeerTube: https://techlore.tv/w/9BL77h2HEwUYLNRbwWfFD8 npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore 🎉 VICTORY: Synology just backed down on their restrictive drive policy! After massive community backlash, Synology will now allow non-verified third-party drives on 2025 Plus, Value, and J-series NAS models with DSM 7.3. https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/115/346/925/872/109/452/original/e78ea8961841a43a.jpeg npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore GOING LIVE TOMORROW! 4PM Eastern 🔴 Join me as we celebrate a huge privacy victory, the EU's Chat Control surveillance law has been blocked! Bring your wins! Did you switch to a privacy-respecting service? Set up 2FA? Help a friend improve their security? Share it live! npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore 🚨 Texas is trying to destroy app privacy for everyone. Starting 2026: Texas law requires age verification for all app downloads. Want to check the weather? Hand over "sensitive, personally identifiable information." Apple and Google are complying, but calling it out as bad. https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/115/346/593/702/014/474/original/5e52fdfc077ab5d4.jpeg npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore What can you do? ✅ Switch to Linux (it's never been easier) ✅ Not even Apple requires an account on macOS ✅ Create a custom Windows 11 ISO using third-party tools like Rufus, which can pre-configure local account support Source: https://www.theverge.com/news/793579/microsoft-windows-11-local-account-bypass-workaround-changes npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Microsoft is at it AGAIN, removing more workarounds that let you install Windows 11 without a Microsoft account. The latest W11 test build kills the "start ms-cxh:localonly" command that users discovered after MS blocked "bypassnro." Microsoft's excuse? These workarounds "inadvertently skip critical setup screens" and cause config issues. Translation: They want to force you to connect to the internet and create a Microsoft account so they can collect your data and lock you into their ecosystem https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/115/335/601/041/998/536/original/af348c7fa3ac4656.jpeg npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore 🚨 BREAKING: Chat Control BLOCKED in EU! 🎉 Germany just refused to back the EU's mass surveillance "Chat Control" regulation after public pressure! This blocks the required majority in the EU Council and derails next week's planned vote. NICE JOB EVERYONE! 💪 https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/115/334/263/314/163/373/original/b32e8d774df1ac4c.jpeg npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore People can't agree on anything these days..except that Windows sucks and switching to Linux is amazing 😂 Literally the only universal agreement I see. Crypto bros, privacy advocates, random tech Twitter - everyone has the "why didn't I do this sooner" energy. SWITCH TO LINUX 🐧 https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/115/154/407/816/272/012/original/cb2bcfdadf5644c3.png npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Fighting over which country spies on you is missing the point. In a connected world, data knows no borders. The goal isn't picking the "right" spy, it's choosing services that don't spy at all. Look for: 🔍 Open source code 💰 Clear business model that isn't "sell your data" 📍 Minimal data collection by design 🔐 End-to-end encryption by default 🚫 No third-party trackers or analytics @ your fave services below to help people find them. Our site also has options: https://techlore.tech/resources/ npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore BREAKING: Federal judge delivers mixed verdict in Google antitrust case: They get to keep their browser and Android, but face new restrictions on exclusive contracts. What's changing for Google: - Cannot have exclusive contracts that condition payments or licensing - Gets to keep Chrome browser - Keeps Android operating system - Advertising data stays protected Judge said DOJ "overreached" on forced sales. https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/115/136/960/199/506/613/original/dac873a678a878ba.jpeg npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore 🔓 SECURITY ALERT: Zero-day clickjacking vulnerabilities found in browser password managers like Bitwarden, 1Password & Proton Pass. These flaws could allow attackers to trick users into revealing their master passwords through deceptive overlays. The good news? Some companies are already taking action: ✅ Proton Pass has already patched the vulnerability 🔄 Bitwarden has a fix coming very soon https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/115/062/776/321/626/358/original/fd684e087639baa3.jpeg npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore 🚨 HUGE WIN! The UK has officially DROPPED its backdoor mandate for Apple after massive pushback from the privacy community 🎉 This is what happens when we stand together and refuse to compromise on encryption. Source: https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/us-spy-chief-gabbard-says-uk-agreed-drop-backdoor-mandate-apple-2025-08-19/ https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/115/058/079/275/608/509/original/353c797047523d06.jpeg npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore 🐧 Event showcase: @nprofile…r4vw Day Vancouver is coming August 9th! Fellow Linux enthusiasts, sysadmins, and open-source advocates will be meeting for a full day of learning, networking, plus evening reception! Talks will be available online as well 🙏 https://almalinux.org/almalinux-day-vancouver-2025/ npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore iOS 18.6 & macOS 15.6 have arrived. Update for the latest security patches ✅ npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore MailX Beta is live from @nprofile…semh - a new email aliasing service! • Unlimited email aliases • Open-source • Security audited • No logging of your email content If you want to see a full review let us know! https://www.ivpn.net/blog/mailx-beta-audited-open-source-email-aliasing/ npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore 🌩️ Thunderbird 140 "Eclipse" is here with great improvements! The open-source email client gets enhanced encryption, dark message mode, native OS notifications, and more! The privacy-focused alternatives keep getting better! ⚡ Read @nprofile…cnxx blog for more info: https://blog.thunderbird.net/2025/07/welcome-to-thunderbird-140-eclipse/ npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore 3 BILLION people use WhatsApp thinking it's completely private. They're wrong. End-to-end encryption ≠ privacy when Meta owns the platform. I just put out a new video unpacking WhatsApp, how to make it more private and some solid alternatives that guarantee better privacy ⬇️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/vgVI5Ba9Trc PeerTube:https://techlore.tv/w/749hi44byiGXX2TKi4LKAo npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Bravo @nprofile…33sy https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/114/778/108/207/058/122/original/fdf83274edcfb162.png npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore 400 million people ditched Windows. What's your story? 🤔 https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/114/775/677/079/504/002/original/fec3aab56f21f0a1.png npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore 🎬 Techlore's hiring a full-time creative content producer! 🎬 I'm looking for someone passionate about digital rights to help create engaging content that educates and empowers millions of people. The role includes video production, content strategy, and more! ✅ Impact millions of people's digital lives ✅ Creative freedom to lead projects ✅ Remote ✅ Join the digital rights movement Apply, share & learn more: https://discuss.techlore.tech/t/join-the-techlore-team-hiring-a-creative-content-producer/14296 npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Which service is this for you? 👀 My screenshot is from X/Twitter. https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/114/623/696/401/537/927/original/3d391dc7a8771482.png npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Billions of stolen cookies containing login sessions are being sold in underground markets! Cybercriminals are selling active login sessions, allowing buyers to bypass passwords and 2FA. Your "logged in" sessions aren't as secure as you think, here's what to do. What stolen cookies enable: • Bypass password authentication entirely • Skip MFA requirements • Avoid triggering security alerts • Maintain persistent access to compromised accounts Session hijacking is the new credential theft. https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/114/604/338/515/117/715/original/824f618c30c1ae5f.jpeg npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore You can't have a functioning world without privacy. npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore I'm thrilled to unveil awesome enhancements to the new PeerTube instance, thanks to your fantastic suggestions: 1. It better embraces the Techlore style, and some nifty animations 2. Techlore Clips are now available on PeerTube, SR clips coming soon. 3. Live streaming is now operational. Next week's privacy wins should be broadcast on PeerTube 🔥 Check out the platform and subscribe to all the digital rights channels at: https://techlore.tv or follow @nprofile…t9cq & @nprofile…za63 https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/114/569/766/161/047/464/original/0ff631a1dfe90fac.png npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Join me for an engaging conversation with benny Vasquez, the chair of the @nprofile…r4vw Foundation, as we explore the impact of Red Hat's controversial changes to licensing and the AlmaLinux emergence as a community-driven alternative. ➡️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7E4ZwBK-SQs ➡️ Watch on PeerTube: https://techlore.tv/w/7mFLWe5gwLG6T5EhMQHsm8 ➡️ Discuss with others: https://discuss.techlore.tech/t/how-almalinux-rose-from-centoss-ashes-interview-with-chair-benny-vasquez/13860 ➡️ Or Listen in your favorite Podcast app 🎧 npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore 🎉 OPEN SOURCE WIN: Microsoft Releases Windows Subsystem for Linux Code! Microsoft has fully open-sourced the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), the technology that enables Linux distributions to run natively on Windows. Source: https://thenewstack.io/the-windows-subsystem-for-linux-is-now-open-source/ npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore To nobody's surprise...it's been revealed Telegram gave authorities data on over 20k users in only 3 months. Let's cover some lessons & important takeaways if you care about maintaining security. First, the writing's been on the wall for years. Telegram's relied on 'trust me bro' vibes, rather than good tech that doesn't require trust. Most notably: - No default E2EE - Less secure encryption - No E2EE groups - Misleading marketing over-promising their abilities https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/114/540/295/053/342/297/original/4f60d69c177629d1.jpeg npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore 😳 REVEALED: Your genetic data is worth just $17 to 23andMe. Regeneron announced that it is buying genetic sequencing company 23andMe out of bankruptcy for $256 million. 404 Media did the quick maths to = $17 per person. This pricing reveals a disturbing truth: ✅ Companies severely profit off your data ✅ Privacy policies change ✅ Biological privacy requires more care Worth asking: who really benefits? Source: 404 Media https://www.404media.co/23andme-sale-shows-your-genetic-data-is-worth-17/ npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore PRIVACY WIN! Montana becomes the first state to close a data broker loophole for law enforcement 🎉 Police can no longer buy your private data from brokers to bypass warrant requirements. Good on Montana! Source: EFF: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/05/montana-becomes-first-state-close-law-enforcement-data-broker-loophole npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore In this week's privacy wins, one user shares how they *almost de-Googled using various services to get them away from big tech! Don't miss an opportunity to see everyone's progress today at 5PM Eastern Time: https://youtube.com/live/lfXV-nT6BUg npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore 😬 Zuckerberg predicts "most of your friends will be AI" in the future. This dystopian vision showcases how Big Tech plans to replace human connection with profitable AI relationships. This isn't sci-fi - it's Meta's business plan. https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/artificial-intelligence/zuckerberg-s-grand-vision-most-of-your-friends-will-be-ai/ar-AA1EjI6Q npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Be sure to follow: @nprofile…t9cq npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore 🎬 EXCITING NEWS: Techlore just launched a new PeerTube instance! 🚀 No tracking, no algorithms, just good content! Give Techlore a follow on the new instance: https://techlore.tv/c/techlore/ https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/114/463/697/001/415/984/original/3ab24c8f8b39351b.png npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore The best time to take back your digital rights was yesterday. The second best time is now. Just start with small steps! https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/114/461/019/063/127/565/original/77015e7008cce17c.jpeg npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Privacy isn't suspicious. It's a human right. npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore 🚨 Toyota sued in Texas for allegedly selling customers' driving data to insurance companies without consent! 🚨 It's true: your car isn't just transportation anymore - it's a surveillance device selling your data to the highest bidder. https://www.carscoops.com/2025/04/toyota-sued-in-texas-for-selling-driving-data-to-insurers/ npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore You can follow the UN's lead: ✅ Try open-source alternatives to Google services ✅ Start with small, manageable changes ✅ Join communities that support FOSS solutions ✅ Advocate for privacy-respecting tech at work Every small step toward digital autonomy matters! We have Google alts in our resources: https://techlore.tech/resources Source: It's FOSS News: https://news.itsfoss.com/un-ditches-google-form/ npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore 👏 The UN is ditching Google Forms in favor of a self-hosted alternative! Specifically @nprofile…54ej Even the United Nations recognizes the importance of data sovereignty and privacy. If an org handling sensitive global diplomacy doesn't trust Big Tech, why should you? https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/114/456/774/056/418/986/original/a339330247bf3c24.jpeg npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore 🎉 VICTORY! Lenovo is finally letting customers buy laptops WITHOUT Windows pre-installed in US & Canada! Freedom to choose your OS is a fundamental digital right! This means: 💰 Lower costs 🌱 Less e-waste from unused Windows licenses 🚀 More freedom for you 💪 Linux Growth If you're thinking of going Windows-free: ✅ Check out user-friendly distros like Ubuntu, Fedora, or Linux Mint ✅ Verify hardware compatibility ✅ Consider dual-booting as a transition ✅ Join communities for support https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/114/427/045/244/048/306/original/fed5551aecc36322.jpeg npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore 🚨 Linux Security Alert: "Armo Curing" Rootkit 🚨 Security researchers have discovered a new rootkit targeting Linux systems that can bypass security measures by exploiting the Linux kernel directly. This ARM64-focused threat can evade detection, maintain persistence, and survive system reboots. To protect your systems: ✅ Keep your Linux systems updated ✅ Disable io_uring if not needed ✅ Implement least privilege principles We have a Linux hardening guide: https://youtu.be/Sa0KqbpLye4 npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore 🚨 Big news out of Nevada: A federal judge ruled that "tower dumps" - the law enforcement practice of collecting massive amounts of cell phone data - is UNCONSTITUTIONAL! Big win for privacy! Full coverage from 404: https://www.404media.co/judge-rules-blanket-search-of-cell-tower-data-unconstitutional/ npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore OpenAI stated they're adding safeguards to refuse requests for private info, but it's safe to assume the technology exists somewhere. What are your thoughts? Full coverage from TechCrunch: https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/17/the-latest-viral-chatgpt-trend-is-doing-reverse-location-search-from-photos/ npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Be Aware ⚠️ There's a viral new trend: using ChatGPT's latest AI models (o3 & o4-mini) to figure out locations from photos. These new models can zoom, crop, and analyze even blurry pics, combined with web search, to pinpoint locations. Think GeoGuessr! it does this with EXIF metadata, right? Wrong! This works entirely from photo content. This raises serious privacy concerns. Someone can now screenshot your Story and use AI to try and figure out your location. Doxxing gets even easier. https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/114/368/055/081/792/525/original/d54c8c8208005710.jpeg npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore "LG TVs will soon leverage an AI model built for showing advertisements that more closely align with viewers' personal beliefs and emotions." Smart TVs have consistently introduced privacy concerns, but this will add AI to the tracking—specifically to analyze viewer emotion. It should be a given, but it's highly recommended to opt out of settings when possible, keep 'smart' devices offline when possible, and use dedicated devices for media when possible. From Ars: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/04/lg-tvs-integrated-ads-get-more-personal-with-tech-that-analyzes-viewer-emotions/ https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/114/367/127/991/669/539/original/dc9df0c2cc6bfe37.jpeg npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore iOS 18.4.1 is live with important security updates. Be sure to update as soon as possible! npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Not a drill 🚨 Florida is trying to backdoor encryption. Their new bill asks for "social media platforms to provide a mechanism to decrypt end-to-end encryption when law enforcement obtains a subpoena.” This is nothing new. Nevada tried it last year. UK is trying it. France. Sweden. The sooner we come together and stand for privacy as a human right, the sooner we can stop blaming a political party. People on both the left & right are proposing these backdoors globally. https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/114/326/908/781/489/214/original/611ebba6e0b0fb4b.jpeg npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Introducing one of the largest updates to our privacy & security resources! Now Featuring: - @nprofile…4fxs - @nprofile…8qq0 - @nprofile…w0mv - @nprofile…wwk8 - @nprofile…f0dq - @nprofile…7pmx - KeePassium - Obtainium Many more updates 🤘 Check it out: https://www.techlore.tech/resources npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore "At least five VPN apps in the App Store were found to have links to the Chinese military." Three had 1 million+ downloads. The five apps are: - Turbo VPN - VPN Proxy Master - Thunder VPN - Snap VPN - Signal Secure VPN Do you use any of these? Delete your account & uninstall right away. https://9to5mac.com/2025/04/01/five-vpn-apps-in-the-app-store-had-links-to-chinese-military/ https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/114/280/759/783/937/119/original/1db4228475cfd0b5.jpeg npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Microsoft is making it slightly harder to bypass the account requirement. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsofts-killing-script-used-to-avoid-microsoft-account-in-windows-11/ npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Newflash: Your data is worth 💰 "At the end of 2024, Roku reported annual ad revenues of $3.5 billion, which accounted for 85 percent of its total revenue — far higher than its hardware business." Vox did a deep-dive into different how TVs spy on you, check it out: https://www.vox.com/technology/405879/roku-amazon-netflix-moana-disney npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Just 5 years ago these weren't common: - Easy email aliasing - Secure, Android Alts - Crossplatform E2EE TOTP - E2EE Google Photos Alts - Properly pre-hardened Firefox Forks - Robust, easy-to-use firewall tools - Evidence-based data removal services Stay Positive. Keep Fighting. https://social.lol/@techlore/114242970380253582 npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Going live in 10 minutes to discuss Discord alts and other privacy wins from the week - come say hi 👋 https://youtube.com/live/LS4_Wfek_Dw npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Newsflash: Data Brokers aren't your friends. This one just bragged about tracking 91% of users on the internet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJcnfVNJNyA npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore I was sent a @nprofile…vy8q laptop preinstalled with Qubes, Coreboot, and tons of other nifty privacy & security perks. Here's my full review where I break down the laptop, what I love, and what I don't love! Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlEi0O8pPWo npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore A few days late but I never celebrated this massive win - France has decided *not* to gut end-to-end encryption. They recently demanded a backdoor, but have backed off. This is a win for France & everyone globally. UK, take notes 📝 Excellent coverage by @nprofile…9nj5: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/03/win-encryption-france-rejects-backdoor-mandate npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore "X has suspended several accounts belonging to opposition figures in Turkey amid widespread civil unrest in the country [...] X heeded about 86 percent of government requests to take down content in the second half of 2024 in Turkey" How do we feel about X complying with these orders 👀 https://www.politico.eu/article/musks-x-suspends-opposition-accounts-turkey-protest-civil-unrest-erdogan-imamoglu-istanbul-mayor/ https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/114/217/531/844/153/399/original/9c299bfe0c681a9d.png npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Apple's enshittification continues as iOS 18.3.2 once again re-enables Apple Intelligence despite already being off. They can't keep calling this a bug! "The update presents a splash screen with no option except to tap "Continue"[...] Users must then manually disable it..." Read more: https://www.macrumors.com/2025/03/11/ios-18-3-2-apple-intelligence-auto-on/ npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Ditching algorithms for RSS along with countless other privacy wins - I'll be streaming in a few hours to showcase the community's privacy wins from the last week 😄 Tune in live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2zclMwTTmU npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Hard to report on, but the UK secret court hearing Apple's challenge against its encryption backdoor order is underway. "British journalists attended the hearing venue at the Royal Courts of Justice on Friday, but were not allowed into the courtroom." We recommend all users in UK relying on ADP for E2EE to migrate ASAP just in case things don't pan out favorably. I covered the story & what to do: https://youtu.be/BxILfQY3gYk Discuss with others on our forum for updates: https://discuss.techlore.tech/t/secret-court-hearing-on-icloud-encryption-underway-amid-demands-to-make-it-public/12972 npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Everyone deserves privacy. npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore If you own a TP-Link router, listen up ‼️ A botnet campaign is exploiting Archer AX-21 with a patched exploit. Be sure to update ASAP to patch. If you don't own TP-Link, this is a reminder to check for updates on your router anyway 🫡 Read more: https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/malware-adware/thousands-of-tp-link-routers-have-been-infected-by-a-botnet-to-spread-malware npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore In an unexpected turn of events, Apple is appealing the UK encryption backdoor. This will now be fought in the courts. Made a video recapping the updates, possible outcomes, and what we can do in the meantime: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxILfQY3gYk npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Didn't think it was possible, but sending us Monero got easier. Just type techlore.xmr in a wallet that supports USD and you're off. Demo with Cake Wallet: https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/114/117/191/651/937/207/original/28e9b804fe16c843.mp4 npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore New Firefox 136 has some exciting changes! Most notably: 1) Vertical Tabs 2) Official ARM64 Linux Binaries There are many more changes covered by 9to5 that we may also see carried into Firefox Forks in the future: https://9to5linux.com/mozilla-firefox-136-is-out-with-vertical-tabs-and-official-arm64-linux-binaries https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/114/116/530/446/646/155/original/fd2b8236870a526e.png npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore We saw a massive spike in Monero tips last month. Thank you all for supporting us in the fight for digital rights 🔐 Don't forget you can also use XMRChat to ask questions and be featured in our livestreams! https://xmrchat.com/techlore https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/114/107/988/237/057/198/original/094383f1d39dcc60.png npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore RIP SKYPE 🌨️ Skype is shutting down on May 5. Microsoft wants you to use Teams. We think you should move away from Microsoft and embrace better alternatives. Some options: - @nprofile…2wc8 - Jitsi - @nprofile…0n4t - Wire Did we miss one? Leave your favorite alts below. You can also dive into a lot more services we recommend to get away from big tech companies on our site: https://www.techlore.tech/resources https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/114/084/347/984/188/485/original/4ccd3fd24767b060.jpeg npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore This has massive risks. Apple has acknowledged these issues, but it'll time for the fix to be adopted. In the meantime: - Only give BT perms when necessary - Keep BT off when possible - Keep your software & firmware up to date - Use privacy-focused operating systems & devices The full scoop from the researchers: https://cec.gmu.edu/news/2025-02/find-my-hacker-how-apples-network-can-be-potential-tracking-tool npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Researchers uncovered some nasty vulnerabilities in Apple's Find My network: "It's like transforming any laptop, phone, or even gaming console into an Apple AirTag - without the owner ever realizing it" Let's break it down. "The attack uses a device’s Bluetooth address combined with Apple's Find My network to essentially turn target devices into unwitting homing beacons[...] they were able to pinpoint a stationary computer's location to within 10 feet, accurately track a moving e-bike's route" https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/114/083/612/174/742/577/original/8f495662adc183f0.png https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/114/083/612/194/623/315/original/e0cec7310d3dcafd.png npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Concerned about E2EE bans? We are too. That's why we've made a guide showing how to use @nprofile…m7kj so you can have E2EE on any cloud provider—including iCloud in the UK! Check it out to learn how it works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBFc4wPBO08 npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Proton is leaving Mastodon. Boo 👎 https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/114/066/458/197/117/016/original/5a5a4e35d3700557.png npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Signal is threatening to leave Sweden over a bill demanding a backdoor. Meredith & Signal are staying strong. https://swedenherald.com/article/signals-ceo-then-were-leaving-sweden npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Massive Win 🥇 All 50 US States Have Now Tried Introducing Right to Repair! While not all succeeded, this is an important milestone towards a world where people own devices they purchase. Read more on 404: https://www.404media.co/all-50-states-have-now-introduced-right-to-repair-legislation/ https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/114/060/699/971/862/190/original/92f19ae96904e585.png npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Privacy cannot be stopped. npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Those who think Mastodon is controlled need to do their homework. Billionaire-free. Decentralized. By the people for the people. npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Going live in 90 minutes to showcase everyone's privacy wins - a new weekly stream where we showcase your wins! Join the livestream and share your wins: https://youtube.com/live/BNOWzJdKb9Y https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/114/044/131/779/872/788/original/fe97738ce7965daf.jpeg npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Breaking 🚨 Apple is removing ADP (Advanced Data Protection) in the UK, a dangerous precedent. ADP offers end to end encryption for iCloud—should you be concerned? Let's unpack it. First, the good: 1. The UK demanding a backdoor in ADP demonstrates that ADP likely does what it advertises. ADP users rejoice. 2. Apple decided to yank the feature altogether instead of sneakily building in a backdoor for the UK. https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/114/042/812/535/737/678/original/ac9074684c7e0769.png npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore ✅ Human Rights ✅ Climate ✅ Animal Rights ✅ Digital Rights ✅ *insert any activism* What do they share? The necessity for privacy. Activism challenges authority, and without privacy—you are vulnerable. npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore With Apple killing the SE and the new 16e starting at $599 - I think it's safe to say that mainstream budget phones are dead. "But the Pixel A series!" - I hear you. But Apple moving in this direction will likely push Google in the same direction. https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/114/032/704/467/362/663/original/38f0e1c6b31a4163.png npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Honestly, nothing beats Mastodon. npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore Warning ⚠️ Starting with iOS 18.3 & MacOS 15.3: "Apple Intelligence will be enabled automatically during onboarding. To disable Apple Intelligence, users will need to navigate to the Apple Intelligence & Siri Settings pane and turn off the Apple Intelligence toggle." While Apple Intelligence implements some safeguards with user data, we are wary of AI features being auto-enabled for users. If Apple Intelligence concerns you, turn it off right away. Read it for yourself: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/macos-release-notes/macos-15_3-release-notes https://media.social.lol/media_attachments/files/113/874/146/610/708/990/original/f52d153b93943730.png npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore New Post: U.S. Spy Agency Dreams of Surveillance Underwear It’s Calling “SMART ePANTS” -- Join the discussion below 👋 https://discuss.techlore.tech/t/u-s-spy-agency-dreams-of-surveillance-underwear-it-s-calling-smart-epants/5427 npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore 🥳 New Video: Marking a Few Victories for Privacy! - Techlore Talks 12 -- ➡️ Watch it now: https://youtu.be/Ff1m3A0yN5c npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore New Post: Apple Threatens to Pull FaceTime and iMessage in the UK -- Join the discussion below 👋 https://discuss.techlore.tech/t/apple-threatens-to-pull-facetime-and-imessage-in-the-uk/4888 npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore New Post: Proton Pass is open source and audited for security | Proton -- Join the discussion below 👋 https://discuss.techlore.tech/t/proton-pass-is-open-source-and-audited-for-security-proton/4867 npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore 🥳 New Video: How PrivacyTests Works - Arthur Edelstein Interview -- ➡️ Watch it now: https://youtu.be/ygvhCa9-0L4 npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore New Post: Suicide Hotlines Promise Anonymity. Dozens of Their Websites Send Sensitive Data to Facebook -- Join the discussion below 👋 https://discuss.techlore.tech/t/suicide-hotlines-promise-anonymity-dozens-of-their-websites-send-sensitive-data-to-facebook/4197 npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6 Techlore 🥳 New Video: The Undiscussed Consequence To Reddit API Changes -- ➡️ Watch it now: https://youtu.be/yqot9B575Hs