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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/🔎 RELATED VIDEOShttps://youtu.be/nIQMEP-VIsk🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORE• Become a Techlorian: https://techlore.tech/support/#/portal/signup• All Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage & Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 INTRO00:40 RCS E2EE LAUNCHED01:54 TWO PROBLEMS03:40 WHO IS THIS FOR?#RCS #android #ios...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLJN6Zt70uA

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 VIDEOShttps://youtu.be/RPc869MO86khttps://youtu.be/5MZfGq5F1NU🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORE• Become a Techlorian: https://techlore.tech/support/#/portal/signup• All Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage & Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 WHAT GOOGLE IS DOING00:30 NEW RECAPTCHA EXPLAINED01:50 THE UNDENIABLE PATTERN04:58 OUR SPONSOR: PROTON06:02 WHERE WE GO FROM HERE#google #android #keepandroidopen...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVgok4DQR7g

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 VIDEOShttps://youtu.be/cuLdd07P1IIhttps://youtu.be/RPc869MO86k🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORE• Become a Techlorian: https://techlore.tech/support/#/portal/signup• All Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage & Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 INTRO00:27 HOW WE GOT HERE01:33 WHY IT'S UNWORKABLE07:04 THIS IS THE TEMPLATE11:13 ACTION STEPS#utah #vpn #techlore...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgGGRF-T26A

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/ask2. Techlorians (members) get questions answered first3. Everyone can watch and participate in live chat4. 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 Journey02:58 Understanding Email Aliasing Services05:46 The Security of Closed Source vs Open Source12:08 Apple's Security Track Record14:48 Challenges with Email Aliases17:59 Brave Browser and Its Controversies19:49 Positive Privacy News and Content Creation Challenges22:00 Future Video Ideas and Content Planning25:00 Self-Hosting DNS and Privacy Concerns29:54 Bootloader Relocking and Custom ROMs33:31 Exploring Security Features in Alternative Operating Systems36:10 Embracing Privacy Tools for Everyday Users38:03 Revamping Tools for Enhanced User Experience42:23 Understanding User Archetypes and Safety Levels45:23 Innovations in Privacy Tools and Resources46:24 The Importance of Email Aliases in Privacy48:11 Navigating the Ad Blocker Dilemma49:44 The Role of Sponsorships in Content Creation56:49 Combining DNS Tools for Enhanced Security58:23 Evaluating Password Managers for Personal Use01:04:38 The Evolution of Online Advertising and Privacy Concerns01:08:48 Ad Blocking: Techniques and Tools01:12:42 Contributions and Community Engagement in Tech01:13:18 The Challenges of Linux Security01:15:34 Developing a Threat Model for Digital Safety01:19:07 Innovations in Digital Tools and User Experience01:24:05 Future Vision: A Comprehensive Privacy Tool App#techlore #OfficeHours #LiveQA...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbBY5bZPwzY

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/🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORE• Become a Techlorian: https://techlore.tech/support/#/portal/signup• All Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage & Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 INTRO TO SURVEILLANCE REPORT01:10 HIGHLIGHT: LINUX VULNERABILITY COPYFAIL06:55 APPLE FIXES NOTIFICATION BUG08:46 UTAH TRIES TO TARGET VPNS14:16 MICROSOFT EDGE STORING PASSWORDS IN MEMORY20:10 DEFENSE BULLETIN#linux #ios #microsoft...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUZ7RQzfKzo

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/ask2. Techlorians (members) get questions answered first3. Everyone can watch and participate in live chat4. 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 Intro1:01 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...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkxACKI7DDU

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 🔎 RELATED VIDEOShttps://youtu.be/zPqsIGALt7shttps://youtu.be/3i5KH0l895ohttps://youtu.be/W6cKFliWW6Q📱 DEVICE GUIDESAndroid: https://youtu.be/dMWEym0KPcAiOS: https://youtu.be/d2bJVKcIEg0macOS: https://youtu.be/EA4KyQBdSu8Windows: https://youtu.be/-nv3IEtXhF8Linux: https://youtu.be/Sa0KqbpLye4🎙️ INTERVIEWS MENTIONEDhttps://youtu.be/PgoCVnBRyjYhttps://youtu.be/hfzf0t8ZCK4https://youtu.be/pxJMpRJQPw8🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORE• Become a Techlorian: https://techlore.tech/support/#/portal/signup• All Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage & Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/#DigitalRights #android #techlore...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osDaAhbJup0

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 VIDEOShttps://youtu.be/bQzLGHWkTyghttps://youtu.be/UkxZRgHYZcM🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORE• Become a Techlorian: https://techlore.tech/support/#/portal/signup• All Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage & Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 INTRO00:01:30 EXPLAINING THE ROLE00:04:03 ADAM'S BACKGROUND00:06:05 SUNSETTING POCKET00:10:12 PHILOSOPHY ON AI00:14:58 AI FEATURES VS. ADVOCACY00:23:59 MOZILLA VS. BIG TECH AI00:28:37 MOZILLA + ANTHROPIC00:31:52 FIREFOX AI CONTROLS00:37:18 FIREFOX AI DESKTOP VS. MOBILE00:39:22 MOZILLA AI PRIVACY00:41:36 FIREFOX FORKS00:44:23 HONEST AI CAPABILITIES DISCUSSION00:51:02 AI ETHICS00:54:11 MOZILLA'S FUTURE PRIORITIES00:57:11 GETTING STARTED WITH AI01:01:04 HOW TO FOLLOW01:02:44 OUTRO#Mozilla #Firefox #AIBrowser...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHfhsfyVrKw

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/ask2. Techlorians (members) get questions answered first3. Everyone can watch and participate in live chat4. 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:Coming soon#techlore #OfficeHours #LiveQA...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8NXHO9dc4c

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 VIDEOShttps://youtu.be/3i5KH0l895ohttps://youtu.be/W6cKFliWW6Q🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORE• Become a Techlorian: https://techlore.tech/support/#/portal/signup• All Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage & Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 HELIUM BROWSER - SETTING THE SCENE01:02 INITIAL SETUP02:00 FIRST IMPRESSIONS + FEATURE OVERVIEW03:43 PERFORMANCE05:58 DESIGN07:11 BUSINESS MODELS & SUSTAINABILITY08:08 HELIUM OR BRAVE?09:40 OVERALL THOUGHTSGymnopedie 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...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPqsIGALt7s

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 VIDEOShttps://youtu.be/0bwWR9mQATYhttps://youtu.be/aIJjrDrwsIU🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORE• Become a Techlorian: https://techlore.tech/support/#/portal/signup• All Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage & Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 INTRO00:52 RYAN'S BACKGROUND02:07 BITWARDEN ORIGINS03:09 BITWARDEN TEAM03:29 FUNDING06:18 OPEN SOURCE08:18 AUDITS10:11 FORKING11:19 INTERNAL VS. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT12:21 SELF-HOSTING14:13 NEW NATIVE APPS16:38 ARE PASSWORD MANAGERS SECURE?21:08 WHY USE A DEDICATED PW MANAGER?23:08 CONCERNS WITH THE CLOUD25:39 ARGON229:16 USERNAME KEY GENERATION31:06 LASTPASS DATA BREACH37:17 WHAT CAN BITWARDEN SEE?39:40 WHERE IS BITWARDEN DATA HOSTED?40:18 GOVERNMENT REQUESTS41:08 "EGGS IN ONE BASKET" ARGUMENT43:57 2FA & BITWARDEN AUTHENTICATOR47:39 PASSKEYS49:04 COMMUNITY VS. ENTERPRISE50:17 RYAN'S SETUP + ADVICE53:45 THIRD PARTY INTEGRATIONS54:20 AI56:16 PRICING57:15 F-DROID APP?57:54 LINUX APP?58:12 MORE THOUGHTS ON CLOUD SECURITY59:10 FINAL THOUGHTS59:55 WHAT'S NEXT?#bitwarden #passwordmanager #opensource...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSXB5oT-1sM

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 ☠️...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVee1OZut_o

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 VIDEOShttps://youtu.be/W6cKFliWW6Q🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORE• Become a Techlorian: https://techlore.tech/support/#/portal/signup• All Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage & Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 BRAVE RELEASED A PAID VERSION?00:30 LET'S TRY IT OUT!03:30 MY THOUGHTS...SHOULD YOU USE THIS?#brave #bravebrowser #techlore...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3i5KH0l895o

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.🔒 Sponsored by Proton — https://proton.me/bp/techloreReserve a private email before surveillance gets there first, or start fresh yourself. Free to get started!🔗 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 VIDEOShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iKvQk7drd4https://youtu.be/Ywy_MD3Idow🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORE• Become a Techlorian: https://techlore.tech/support/#/portal/signup• All Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage & Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 EU & US AGE VERIFICATION ADVANCES FORWARD00:32 THE US FEDERAL "PARENT'S DECIDE" ACT02:36 EU'S ZERO KNOWLEDGE APP FOR AGE VERIFICATION05:00 OUR SPONSOR: PROTON06:28 MY CONCERNS WITH BOTH, AND HOW TO GET INVOLVED#ageverification #privacymatters #techlore...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPc869MO86k

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 VIDEOShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wgpuiIoG_ghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cn8sLpvuEKY🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORE• Become a Techlorian: https://techlore.tech/support/#/portal/signup• All Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage & Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 INTRO00:19 PRIVATE CLOUD PREFACE01:13 TUTA DRIVE FIRST LOOK04:32 HONEST THOUGHTS05:02 WHO IS THIS FOR WHEN IT LAUNCHES?05:50 WHO SHOULD WAIT?06:46 THE BIGGER PICTURE07:23 FINAL THOUGHTS#tutadrive #tuta #encryption...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcpEwYMXYBQ

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/🔎 RELATED VIDEOShttps://youtu.be/uzmR4nt1rpEhttps://youtu.be/jP-kqEHirTMhttps://youtu.be/QiR7aQs3JTU🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORE• Become a Techlorian: https://techlore.tech/support/#/portal/signup• All Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage & Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 INTRO02:43 DEFINING AGE VERIFICATION05:15 THE REAL CONCERN09:59 SELF-DECLARATION13:14 SERVICE VS. OS AGE VERIFICATION19:34 RESPONSIBILITY23:23 MIDNIGHTBSD & SYSTEMD25:27 LINUX CARVE-OUTS?27:54 SHARED & SECONDHAND DEVICES?29:42 APPLE + DMA32:59 WHAT'S THE OVERALL NARRATIVE?37:57 JITHENDRA'S & FSFE'S CONCERNS42:21 DO ANY LAWS GET THIS RIGHT?44:33 WHO IS DOING THE VERIFICATION?45:03 DATA LEAK RESPONSIBILITY46:37 OS-LEVEL AGE VERIFICATION IN EU48:04 YOUNG DEVELOPERS49:14 ENFORCEABILITY50:54 ACTIONABLE ADVICE52:42 HOW TO FACILITATE DISCUSSIONS54:37 HOW TO FOLLOW#AgeVerification #OpenSource #FreeSoftware...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iKvQk7drd4

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/🔎 RELATED VIDEOShttps://youtu.be/EwgTKdzTELYhttps://youtu.be/LCt0BLAkAxAhttps://youtu.be/u-uj_dLXu5s🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORE• Become a Techlorian: https://techlore.tech/support/#/portal/signup• All Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage & Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 INTRO00:30 GETTING STARTED WITH FIREFOX VPN01:32 BASIC IP TESTS01:52 DOES FIREFOX VPN USE MULLVAD?02:54 TESTING ALL OTHER FEATURES04:20 PROXY VS VPN 05:22 WHAT HAPPENS AFTER 50GB?05:52 FIREFOX VS MOZILLA VPN EXPLAINED08:10 THE BROWSER VPN TREND10:12 MY LINGERING QUESTIONS#firefox #mozilla #vpn...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQzLGHWkTyg

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/ask2. Techlorians (members) get questions answered first3. Everyone can watch and participate in live chat4. 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 Welcome to Office Hours03:25 Exploring Alternatives to Google Calendar13:16 Secure File Transfers and Privacy Tools22:06 Comparing Apple and Google Privacy Practices30:12 Engaging with Political Issues and Community Advocacy38:27 Funding Challenges for Session Messenger41:38 Navigating Open Source Sustainability44:04 Custom ROMs and Android Alternatives47:38 RSS Feeds and Information Management51:45 Digital Safety for Diverse Communities55:46 Critique of Meta and Social Media Engagement01:01:12 Revenue Models for Content Creators01:14:53 Understanding eSIMs and YubiKey Security01:17:50 Exploring Alternatives to Google Services01:18:57 Usability of Organic Maps and Personal Experiences01:19:51 Tech Specs and Personal Devices01:22:05 Engagement in Community and Signal Group01:23:58 The Role of EFF in Digital Rights Advocacy01:24:53 Payment Options and Supporting the Channel01:25:47 Political Implications of Tech Accessibility01:26:53 Nextcloud and Calendar Alternatives01:28:52 Upcoming Interviews and Timely Topics01:30:54 Browser Recommendations for Privacy01:32:44 Revamping Tools and Resources01:34:51 The Importance of App Sourcing and Efficiency01:43:56 Closing Thoughts and Future Content#techlore #OfficeHours #LiveQA...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF1FcDLUtyQ

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/🔎 RELATED VIDEOShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTui3CQuL9Ihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C25VWAGl7Tw🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORE• Become a Techlorian: https://techlore.tech/support/#/portal/signup• All Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage & Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 WELCOME TO SURVEILLANCE REPORT01:18 HIGHLIGHT STORY: NSA VPN SPYING08:24 NORTH KOREA HACKS OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE10:30 GOOGLE HOSTING MALWARE ON PLAY STORE15:00 AGE VERIFICATION ADVANCES EVERYWHERE26:12 END OF CHAT CONTROL & WHAT'S NEXT!31:00 DEFENSE BULLETIN#vpn #nsa #surveillance...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmfP-gHHpKg

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• VPN Finder: https://vpn.techlore.tech/🔎 RELATED VIDEOShttps://youtu.be/5MZfGq5F1NU🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORESupport our mission to defend digital rights for everyone:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6KfncB4OV6Vug4o_bzijg/join• All Our Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage & Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 MICROSOFT STRIKES AGAIN00:48 WTF HAPPENED?02:22 A WORD ON VERACRYPT, WIREGUARD & WINDSCRIBE03:42 THE RED FLAGS WE NEED TO DISCUSS05:48 MY FINAL TAKEAWAYS#microsoft #veracrypt #wireguard...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTui3CQuL9I

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🔎 RELATED VIDEOShttps://youtu.be/CWi82YljpPw🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORE• Become a Techlorian: https://techlore.tech/support/#/portal/signup• All Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage & Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 INTRO00:02:26 ORGANIC MAPS TEAM & STRUCTURE00:05:53 MAP PRIVACY IMPLICATIONS00:12:19 BUSINESS SEARCHING00:14:42 CLOUD-FIRST VS. OFFLINE-FIRST00:17:05 ORGANIC MAPS VS. APPLE MAPS W/ ADP00:24:20 OPENSTREETMAP00:27:51 GETTING INVOLVED & CONTRIBUTING00:34:20 USABILITY & TARGET DEMOGRAPHIC00:41:02 PUBLIC TRANSIT00:45:24 RESTRICTION OF NO REAL-TIME DATA00:48:11 LONGEVITY & BEHIND-THE-SCENES00:51:56 THE NEXT 5 YEARS00:54:05 TRAFFIC DATA00:57:13 POKÉMON GO DATA HARVESTING00:59:48 FINAL THOUGHTS01:01:45 HOW TO CONNECT & FOLLOW#OrganicMaps #OpenStreetMap #AppPrivacy...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCzVQKLBkhM

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.Sponsored by JetBrains! Junie CLI is an LLM-agnostic coding agent with BYOK support (bring your own Anthropic, OpenAI, OpenRouter keys, or local open-source models), open source itself, and free to use on your own projects: https://jb.gg/JunieCLI-techlore📱 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🔎 RELATED VIDEOShttps://youtu.be/SsQsGCo-uXUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m__kJCz2oS0🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORESupport our mission to defend digital rights for everyone:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6KfncB4OV6Vug4o_bzijg/join• All Our Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage & Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 META'S CREEPY RAY-BAN COMMENTARY03:40 META'S HISTORY & PRIORITIES05:24 HOW TECH CAN CHANGE YOUR BEHAVIOR07:52 OUR SPONSOR: JETBRAINS08:52 META'S MASS DATA COLLECTION10:24 CONSENT IN TECHNOLOGY#meta #metarayban #privacy...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGliQhv1QCU

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/ask2. Techlorians (members) get questions answered first3. Everyone can watch and participate in live chat4. 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:Coming Soon#techlore #OfficeHours #LiveQA...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFiK6NJgXmk

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.📱 RESOURCES IN VIDEO• https://techlore.tech/coruna-and-darksword-ios-exploits-explained-what-iphone-users-need-to-do-right-now/🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORESupport our mission to defend digital rights for everyone:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6KfncB4OV6Vug4o_bzijg/join• All Our Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage & Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 INTRO TO SURVEILLANCE REPORT01:30 HIGHLIGHT STORY: IOS EXPLOITS08:02 GOOGLE SIDELOADING ADVANCED FLOW19:26 INSTAGRAM REMOVING E2EE22:26 OS AGE VERIFICATION28:44 EU CHAT CONTROL31:00 DEFENSE BULLETIN#ios #android #news...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qllpVoCVQSE

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🔎 RELATED VIDEOShttps://youtu.be/By3VOtPuWIY🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORESupport our mission to defend digital rights for everyone:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6KfncB4OV6Vug4o_bzijg/join• All Our Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage & Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 INTRO00:01:01 WHAT CELLULAR CARRIERS SEE00:02:50 THE CONCERNS00:04:08 ABUSE OF DATA00:05:28 LTT SIM SWAP ATTACK00:06:33 PHONE CALL BEHIND-THE-SCENES00:12:24 CELL TOWER TRIANGULATION & GEOFENCING00:15:32 LOCATION SERVICES00:16:25 CALL DATA & SMS RECORDS00:19:24 SMS VS. EMAIL SECURITY00:20:23 SIM SWAPPING + IMSI CATCHERS00:24:09 CELL TOWER TRIANGULATION + GEOFENCING SOLUTIONS00:26:38 CALL DATA RECORD + SMS SOLUTIONS00:28:48 WI-FI CALLING00:30:54 SS7 SIGNALING ATTACK PROTECTION00:32:25 4G VS. 5G PRIVACY00:36:34 USER AGENTS + CUSTOM ROMS00:42:15 DEVICE PROTECTION00:46:06 CAPE'S APPROACH00:55:01 MOBILE CORE00:59:18 CDR DELETION01:00:06 IMSI ROTATION01:00:52 OTHER USER CONFIGURABLE OPTIONS01:04:05 PHONE NUMBER REPUTATION01:05:29 ISSUES WITH PRIVACY TOOLS01:08:22 OBSCURA01:10:48 REGISTRATION01:13:04 TRUST & VERIFICATION01:15:37 COMPATIBILITY01:17:33 AVAILABILITY01:17:54 ROAMING01:18:36 LAW ENFORCEMENT REQUESTS01:21:15 PALANTIR01:23:25 PROTON PARTNERSHIP01:25:05 WHO IS CAPE FOR?01:26:43 TELL US SOMETHING SHOCKING01:29:28 OUTRO#CellularPrivacy #DigitalRights #Cape...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPVBMqsxTwg

<img src="https://thumbnails.lbry.com/yWhoOO9DYWs" width="480" alt="thumbnail" title="300,000 of you are fighting the good fight 🔥 We couldn't be here without you, thank you! The best p" />300,000 of you are fighting the good fight 🔥We couldn&#039;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&#039;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&#039;re all the best....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWhoOO9DYWs

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 &amp; 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/🔎 RELATED VIDEOShttps://youtu.be/oyQuwUJgPPY🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORESupport our mission to defend digital rights for everyone:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6KfncB4OV6Vug4o_bzijg/join• All Our Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage &amp; Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 INTRO00:02:55 ZORIN OS VS. UBUNTU00:04:14 PACKAGE COMPATIBILITY00:07:01 OPEN SOURCE? FREE?00:11:46 BUSINESS MODELS + INCENTIVES00:14:48 TARGET DEMOGRAPHIC00:16:00 PRIVACY BY DEFAULT00:17:51 SECURITY MODEL00:19:48 WHY UBUNTU?00:21:16 DESKTOP ENVIRONMENTS00:25:03 RELEASE SCHEDULE00:26:26 COMPATABILITY LAYERS00:28:52 ARM SUPPORT00:32:32 PROFESSIONAL +CREATIVE SOFTWARE00:36:43 DEFAULT APP CHOICES00:39:19 ZORIN GRID00:42:22 ZORIN EDUCATION00:43:35 DEVICES + INSTALLATION00:47:50 ZORIN OS LIMITATIONS00:50:26 DUAL BOOT00:51:30 THE ZORIN TEAM00:52:58 LOCATION00:53:12 OPEN SOURCE + GIVING BACK00:56:24 DOWNLOADS00:59:17 WINDOWS 1001:01:09 AI01:07:23 THE FUTURE OF ZORIN OS01:09:49 MOBILE DEVICES?01:10:35 HOW TO FOLLOW01:11:18 OUTRO#Linux #ZorinOS #OpenSource...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DbaH3vdggc

Meta is removing end-to-end encryption from Instagram DMs on May 8, 2026. Their excuse? &quot;Very few people were using it.&quot; 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 &quot;business decision.&quot;🔎 RELATED VIDEOShttps://youtu.be/bfjyUtR5Xdkhttps://youtu.be/EXYATfmuf7k🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORESupport our mission to defend digital rights for everyone:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6KfncB4OV6Vug4o_bzijg/join• All Our Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage &amp; Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/#E2EE #Meta #InstagramDM...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGVUA2TpABE

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&#039;s what&#039;s happening and what you can do.Start learning cyber security with TryHackMe: https://tryhackme.com/techloreUse code &quot;TECHLORE25&quot; to get 25% off an annual subscription!📱 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🔎 RELATED VIDEOShttps://youtu.be/tS6VgM6X0rshttps://youtu.be/cuLdd07P1IIhttps://youtu.be/5MZfGq5F1NU🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORESupport our mission to defend digital rights for everyone:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6KfncB4OV6Vug4o_bzijg/join• All Our Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage &amp; Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 INTRO00:35 CALIFORNIA&#039;S LAW BREAKDOWN03:39 COLORADO&#039;S LAW BREAKDOWN04:19 IT&#039;S SPREADING QUICKLY06:21 DEVELOPER LIABILITY07:27 OUR SPONSOR: TRYHACKME08:53 THIS ISN&#039;T HYPOTHETICAL11:26 ACTION STEPS13:47 OUTRO#AgeVerification #LinuxAgeVerification #OperatingSystems...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ywy_MD3Idow

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&#039;re dealing with, so welcome in and bring any questions you have!🎯 HOW IT WORKS:1. Submit questions in advance: https://techlore.palform.app/ask2. Techlorians (members) get questions answered first3. Everyone can watch and participate in live chat4. Questions answered live every Friday at 10am PT🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORESupport our mission to defend digital rights for everyone:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6KfncB4OV6Vug4o_bzijg/join• All Our Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage &amp; Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 INTRO01:01 PRIVATE DOMAIN REGISTRAR IN EU03:46 MEGAVPN VS. OTHERS WE RECOMMEND06:15 DISCORD ALTERNATIVES08:41 MOVING AWAY FROM GOOGLE DRIVE11:38 COMPARTMENTALIZATION VS. ECOSYSTEMS#techlore #OfficeHours #LiveQA...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPtOcDBWExo

&quot;Just use Tor!&quot; - or don&#039;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!🔎 RELATED VIDEOShttps://youtu.be/6ip-S5QyzuI🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORESupport our mission to defend digital rights for everyone:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6KfncB4OV6Vug4o_bzijg/join• All Our Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage &amp; Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 INTRO00:25 INITIAL RANKING24:56 FINAL RANKING26:53 OUTRO#browser #techlore #tierlist...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_J0SS21ep0

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&#039;s innovative privacy display, and a massive week of breaches and updates.NO SR NEXT WEEK - Back in two weeks!📱 RESOURCES IN VIDEO• Show Notes: https://techlore.tech/password-manager-vaults-arent-private-google-threatens-open-android-apples-global-age-verification-sr257🔎 RELATED VIDEOShttps://youtu.be/cuLdd07P1IIhttps://youtu.be/5MZfGq5F1NUhttps://youtu.be/ZXULhqK-TtQhttps://youtu.be/ZnYSwX45ODA🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORESupport our mission to defend digital rights for everyone:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6KfncB4OV6Vug4o_bzijg/join• All Our Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage &amp; Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 INTRO00:55 PASSWORD MANAGER VAULT SECURITY12:51 ANDROID DEVELOPER VERIFICATION16:36 APPLE AGE VERIFICATION21:06 ANDROID MENTAL HEALTH APPS25:17 DEFENSE BULLETIN#passwordmanager #ageverification #androiddeveloment...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlrox_WzeHw

Most ad blockers start by blocking everything—then you become tech support for friends &amp; 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 &quot;the family CTO.&quot;📱 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/🔎 RELATED VIDEOShttps://youtu.be/SsQsGCo-uXUhttps://youtu.be/dr7XSnbyv7whttps://youtu.be/y6qIN60Naig🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORESupport our mission to defend digital rights for everyone:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6KfncB4OV6Vug4o_bzijg/join• All Our Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage &amp; Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00:00 INTRO00:01:32 ORIGINS WITH GHOSTERY00:03:15 SEARCH ENGINES + BROWSERS00:06:32 GHOSTERY&#039;S BROWSER EXTENSION00:09:09 THE PRIVACY DISCONNECT00:13:02 REAL WORLD IMPACTS00:16:03 PRIVACY VARIES BY LOCATION00:16:47 PAGE BLOCKING + BREAKING00:24:06 ADAPTATION + TRUST00:28:48 ROLES AT GHOSTERY + BRAVE00:29:22 OPEN SOURCE00:30:38 BRAVE SHIELDS OR GHOSTERY?00:32:36 SUGGESTED CONFIGURATIONS00:40:13 WHOTRACKS.ME00:44:30 WHAT IS A TRACKER?00:47:39 WHAT ARE THE INCENTIVES?00:50:31 DOES BLOCKING = NO DATA SHARING?00:53:50 THE INVESTIGATIVE PROCESS00:57:27 PRIVATE SEARCH01:00:11 META SEARCH VS. INDEPENDENT INDEX01:02:30 CONTEXTUAL VS. TARGETED ADVERTISING01:06:28 BRAVE SEARCH ADS01:08:16 INDEXES01:10:53 AI + SEARCH01:19:43 WHAT&#039;S NEXT?01:22:22 PUBLISHING + INCENTIVES + THE FUTURE01:25:30 HOW TO FOLLOW#Ghostery #BraveSearch #AdBlocking...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBTP8cSxIVc

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&#039;re dealing with, so welcome in and bring any questions you have!🎯 HOW IT WORKS:1. Submit questions in advance: https://techlore.palform.app/ask2. Techlorians (members) get questions answered first3. Everyone can watch and participate in live chat4. 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&#039;S AGENDA:- Kicking off this new format &amp; announcements!- Open discussion in live chat- Updates on what&#039;s happening at Techlore⏰ TIMESTAMPS:Coming Soon#techlore #OfficeHours #LiveQA...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUAbjVGw_64

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&#039;t, and that misunderstanding may be the most dangerous part of the story right now.⚡ Sponsored by Kotlin by JetBrains - The language powering Signal, Mullvad VPN, F-Droid, and more. Start building cross-platform services today: https://links.techlore.tech/kotlin 📱 RESOURCES IN VIDEO• Read the letter: https://keepandroidopen.org/open-letter/• Get Active &amp; learn More: https://keepandroidopen.org/• F-Droid Blog: https://f-droid.org/en/2026/02/24/open-letter-opposing-developer-verification.html🔎 RELATED VIDEOShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXULhqK-TtQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRvqdLsnsKYhttps://youtu.be/ZnYSwX45ODA🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORESupport our mission to defend digital rights for everyone:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6KfncB4OV6Vug4o_bzijg/join• All Our Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage &amp; Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - 37 Organizations Sign Open Letter00:36 - What Is Android Developer Verification?01:36 - Google &quot;Backed Down&quot;? The Truth03:48 - Why Techlore Signed05:02 - Our Sponsor: Kotlin by JetBrains06:34 - Common Questions &amp; Misconceptions07:50 - What You Can Do Right Now09:54 - My final thoughts &amp; positions#google #android #techlore...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MZfGq5F1NU

You may think you&#039;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.Sponsored by Ghostery. Try their browser extension to obtain privacy you can see. Check out new Ghostery ZAP mode, a beginner-friendly way to introduce ad blocking to friends and family: https://links.nexus.techlore.tech/ghostery📱 RESOURCES IN VIDEO• 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 &amp; desktop): https://adguard.com/en/welcome.html• ControlD: https://controld.com• NextDNS: https://nextdns.io• Safing&#039;s Portmaster: https://safing.io• LuLu: https://objective-see.org/products/lulu.html• Little Snitch: https://www.obdev.at/products/littlesnitch/index.html🔎 RELATED VIDEOShttps://youtu.be/IxtwKJTp7jIhttps://youtu.be/MT90t7P1_qMhttps://youtu.be/WUG57ynLb8Ihttps://youtu.be/dr7XSnbyv7w🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORESupport our mission to defend digital rights for everyone:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6KfncB4OV6Vug4o_bzijg/join• All Our Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage &amp; Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 THE TRACKING PROBLEM00:31 CONSEQUENCES OF TRACKING01:17 LAYER 1: BROWSER EXTENSIONS02:09 CHOOSING AN EXTENSION02:53 LAYER 2: PRIVACY-FOCUSED BROWSERS04:17 CHOOSING A BROWSER05:05 LAYER 3: WHY YOUR BROWSER ISN&#039;T ENOUGH05:34 DNS FILTERING07:16 NETWORK-LEVEL PROTECTION07:41 LOCAL FIREWALLS08:06 DEVICE OPT-OUTS08:31 COMBINING EVERYTHING09:12 OUTRO &amp; TAKEAWAYS#TrackerBlocking #AdBlocking #OnlinePrivacy...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsQsGCo-uXU

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&#039;re dealing with, so welcome in and bring any questions you have!🎯 HOW IT WORKS:1. Submit questions in advance: https://techlore.palform.app/ask2. Techlorians (members) get questions answered first3. Everyone can watch and participate in live chat4. 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&#039;S AGENDA:- Kicking off this new format &amp; announcements!- Open discussion in live chat- Updates on what&#039;s happening at Techlore⏰ TIMESTAMPS:Coming Soon#techlore #OfficeHours #LiveQA...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P0k02Ok-H4

No operating system is safe, and this week, Mac users got hit from three directions at once. We cover the attacks, Discord&#039;s messy age verification expansion, hidden hotel cameras in China, and everything else threatening your digital rights.📱 RESOURCES IN VIDEO• Show Notes: https://techlore.tech/mac-hit-by-3-simultaneous-attacks-discords-age-verification-fails-googles-deleted-footage-returns-sr256/🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORESupport our mission to defend digital rights for everyone:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6KfncB4OV6Vug4o_bzijg/join• All Our Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage &amp; Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 INTRO01:00 MACOS ATTACKS13:12 DISCORD AGE VERIFICATION23:34 MORE AGE VERIFICATION26:08 GOOGLE NEST FOOTAGE MYSTERY30:56 DEFENSE BULLETIN#discord #ageverification #macsecurity...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DZK9Pkz1OQ

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.📱 RESOURCES IN VIDEO• Passbolt: https://www.passbolt.com🔎 RELATED VIDEOShttps://youtu.be/aIJjrDrwsIUhttps://youtu.be/24sXQ0rSG8k🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORESupport our mission to defend digital rights for everyone:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6KfncB4OV6Vug4o_bzijg/join• All Our Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage &amp; Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 INTRO01:20 PASSBOLT TARGET DEMOGRAPHIC05:52 PASSWORD MANAGER BASICS06:51 PASSBOLT TYPICAL CUSTOMER07:41 PASSWORD MANAGER OPTIONS10:33 ATTACKS ON BUSINESSES13:17 PASSBOLT BUSINESS MODEL16:24 SELF-HOSTING19:22 PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGY22:09 SUITE VS. FOCUSED PRODUCT24:12 FEATURE REQUESTS25:49 EMAIL ALIASING27:04 PASSKEYS28:54 MANIFEST V3 + BROWSERS30:26 PASSKEYS (CONT&#039;D)33:30 TOTP36:49 INTEGRATIONS37:59 TWO PASSWORDS?42:09 REMY&#039;S FAVORITE PW MANAGER43:39 COMMON MISTAKES?44:38 HIDING TOTP SEEDS46:49 FINAL THOUGHTS47:30 HOW TO FOLLOW47:51 OUTRO#PasswordManager #Passbolt #OpenSource...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bwWR9mQATY

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&#039;re dealing with, so welcome in and bring any questions you have!🎯 HOW IT WORKS:1. Submit questions in advance: https://techlore.palform.app/ask2. Techlorians (members) get questions answered first3. Everyone can watch and participate in live chat4. 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&#039;S AGENDA:- Kicking off this new format &amp; announcements!- Open discussion in live chat- Updates on what&#039;s happening at Techlore#techlore #OfficeHours #LiveQA...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAqJyltLkq4

After 10+ years covering privacy tools, I finally understand the role privacy plays in my life, and it&#039;s not what I thought. This realization changed how I think about digital rights, threat modeling, and what we&#039;re all really fighting for. If you&#039;ve ever felt like you&#039;re chasing privacy for the sake of privacy, this one&#039;s for you.🔎 RELATED VIDEOShttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3KeV6Ui_4CZRb5Z4qZjsIGZrUWbDc3Mnhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRvqdLsnsKYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX9rHBknp-Qhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m__kJCz2oS0🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORESupport our mission to defend digital rights for everyone:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6KfncB4OV6Vug4o_bzijg/join• All Our Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage &amp; Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Hello, A Bit About Me01:12 Privacy As a Means To An End03:49 A Broader Ecosystem Beyond Privacy06:40 Finding Your Privacy Journey08:35 Final Takeaways#privacyfirst #privacymatters #privacyonline...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Bo3oJU6_4c

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&#039;s revolutionary new API that lets ad blockers work system-wide on iOS without ever seeing your traffic.📱 RESOURCES IN VIDEO• 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&#039;s AFDS 2025 Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2c5WMjpVZc🔎 RELATED VIDEOShttps://youtu.be/dr7XSnbyv7whttps://youtu.be/E4tJSHimd9c🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORESupport our mission to defend digital rights for everyone:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6KfncB4OV6Vug4o_bzijg/join• All Our Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage &amp; Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00:00 INTRO#AdBlocking #AdGuard #DigitalRights...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6qIN60Naig

The FBI couldn&#039;t crack a journalist&#039;s iPhone because of one security feature, and we&#039;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. 📱 RESOURCES IN VIDEO• Sources &amp; Show Notes: https://techlore.tech/fbi-admits-defeat-iphone-security-actually-works-and-a-new-ios-cellular-security-feature/🔎 RELATED VIDEOShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENuGWhz10UYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfjyUtR5Xdk🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORESupport our mission to defend digital rights for everyone:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6KfncB4OV6Vug4o_bzijg/join• All Our Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage &amp; Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 INTRO00:40 HIGHLIGHT STORY: APPLE LOCKDOWN MODE08:05 AGE VERIFICATION EXPANDING TO 3 COUNTRIES12:38 CHAT CONTROL 1.0 EXTENSION17:54 MICROSOFT ADMITS THEIR AI IS BAD22:56 THE DEFENSE BULLETIN#iPhone #iOS #security...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4XPA2Omlqc

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.Watch the full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnYSwX45ODA🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORESupport our mission to defend digital rights for everyone:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6KfncB4OV6Vug4o_bzijg/join• All Our Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage &amp; Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjyrhBr_iY0

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.Watch the full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnYSwX45ODA🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORESupport our mission to defend digital rights for everyone:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6KfncB4OV6Vug4o_bzijg/join• All Our Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage &amp; Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfC-5R_fZfY

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&#039;s the bigger problem: this affects everyone, not just politicians. I&#039;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.📱 RESOURCES IN VIDEO• 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/🎥 RELATED VIDEOShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMWfsOVrDkwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgnsa5IMufshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1i-3xwcSGA🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORESupport our mission to defend digital rights for everyone:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6KfncB4OV6Vug4o_bzijg/join• All Our Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage &amp; Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 INTRO00:25 A NEW REPORT ON DATA BROKER VIOLENCE02:25 SOME ISSUES WITH THE REPORT04:30 THE REACTIONARY NATURE OF OPTING OUT06:30 POLITICIANS BEING HYPOCRITICAL 07:14 CALIFORNIA&#039;S TINY BIT BETTER APPROACH08:42 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#databrokers #minnesota #techlore...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWi82YljpPw

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&#039;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!📱 RESOURCES IN VIDEO• Make your own: https://tiermaker.com/create/linux-distributions-by-titus-15917706🔎 RELATED VIDEOShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E4ZwBK-SQs🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORESupport our mission to defend digital rights for everyone:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6KfncB4OV6Vug4o_bzijg/join• All Our Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage &amp; Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 INTRO TO THE TIER LISTS00:50 TIER LIST 1: BEST FOR BEGINNERS13:00 TIER LIST 2: BEST UPGRADES / INTERMEDIATE20:40 TIER LIST 3: BEST SPECIALIZED / ADVANCED#linux #techlore #tierlist...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ip-S5QyzuI

This week&#039;s Surveillance Report covers Microsoft handing BitLocker encryption keys to the FBI, meaning your &quot;encrypted&quot; Windows data isn&#039;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&#039;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.📱 RESOURCES IN VIDEO• All shownotes &amp; sources: https://techlore.tech/microsoft-gave-fbi-your-encryption-keys/🔎 RELATED VIDEOShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C25VWAGl7Twhttps://youtu.be/QqbVjHzLRqshttps://youtu.be/m__kJCz2oS0https://youtu.be/bfjyUtR5Xdkhttps://youtu.be/yj5QL1-jJLg🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORESupport our mission to defend digital rights for everyone:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6KfncB4OV6Vug4o_bzijg/join• All Our Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage &amp; Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 SURVEILLANCE REPORT INTRO00:53 HIGHLIGHT STORY: BITLOCKER ENCRYPTION09:36 MORE GLOBAL AGE VERIFICATION 14:24 DANGEROUS BROWSER EXTENSIONS19:44 WHATSAPP ACCUSED OF NO ENCRYPTION26:20 PROMO SEGMENT!28:10 NOVA LAUNCHER SELLS OUT31:50 SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS CAUGHT BEING ADDICTIVE37:38 THE DEFENSE BULLETIN#surveillancereport #techlore #bitlocker...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LHS-bZx3TI

WhatsApp just got sued for allegedly lying about end-to-end encryption, with claims that Meta employees can access any user&#039;s messages through a simple internal request. While the lawsuit provides no technical proof, we&#039;ll show you the confirmed privacy issues with WhatsApp and explain why closed-source encryption is fundamentally untrustworthy.Own your email forever: grab your custom domain at Porkbun and set it up with Proton Mail&#039;s encrypted email in minutes: https://porkbun.com/products/proton_mail📱 RESOURCES IN VIDEO• 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&#039;s New Security Feature: https://blog.whatsapp.com/whatsapps-latest-privacy-protection-strict-account-settings• Our Messenger Recommendations: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/#messengers🔎 RELATED VIDEOShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENuGWhz10UYhttps://youtu.be/jf2OyFVo9G0🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORESupport our mission to defend digital rights for everyone:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6KfncB4OV6Vug4o_bzijg/join• All Our Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage &amp; Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 NEW LAWSUIT00:36 LAWSUIT EXPLAINED &amp; ENCRYPTION CLAIMS04:54 HOW WHATSAPP UNDERMINES PRIVACY07:09 CALLING OUT COMPETITORS09:44 WHATSAPP NEW SECURITY FEATURE12:06 OUR SPONSOR: PORKBUN!13:44 MY THOUGHTS ON THE LAWSUIT CLAIMS15:40 MY MESSENGER RECOMMENDATIONS17:10 FINAL TAKEAWAYS#whatsapp #encryption #privacy...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfjyUtR5Xdk

Is Apple&#039;s privacy as good as they say? No, but it&#039;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.🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORESupport our mission to defend digital rights for everyone:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6KfncB4OV6Vug4o_bzijg/join• All Our Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE• Homepage &amp; Newsletter: https://techlore.tech• Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/• Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/• VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlmxayNTWMQ