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The TBOT Show #4 - Android Open Source Still Alive, Trump Phone, XMR Based DarkNetMarket Taken Down, Big Tech Execs Now Colonels, Find Your Phone Privately
You ready for the download? Today we cover why Android Custom ROMs can push through lack of support, how Trump phone could never be made in the US, the new big tech executives sworn into the army, and how to find your phone privately.
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🎊 *Welcome to the # Take Back Our Tech show with Hakeem Anwar. Every Friday, tune into tech news that could change your life. Well-researched and with solutions - all in 20 minutes.
⭐ PLUS - Each story comes with recommendations and there’s one cool tech trick or open-source solution every week.
Stories in this episode:
Android Open Source Is Alive - Panic this week for privacy phones, as Google stopped releasing important components of their new Android release. How will alternative operating systems cope with these changes? We’ll find out.
Trump Phone - The sitting President launches yet another company, this time a mobile service and a gold phone. Is all that glitters gold, or are you going to be tracked by AI if you use this service? Find out more.
Biggest DarkNetMarket Takedown - ArcheTyp market, one of the biggest illegal drug markets that exist on Tor was just taken down and its moderator arrested. Estimated at $300M of revenue in Monero, we’ll look at how the players got caught.
Big Tech Executives Turned Colonels? Earlier this week, big tech executives from Meta, OpenAI, and Palantir were sworn in as Lieutenant Colonels. Learn more about the acceleration of the military’s AI transformation.
Find Your Phone and Friends, Privately? Hakeem will look into a new app that lets you share your location with contacts without needing a big tech connection.
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• Get a deep dive into SIM swapping on our Above webinar
• 5 Must-Change Privacy Settings on iPhone & Android
• Get privacy gear
You ready for the download? Today we cover why Android Custom ROMs can push through lack of support, how Trump phone could never be made in the US, the new big tech executives sworn into the army, and how to find your phone privately.
WATCH ON SUBSTACK
🎊 *Welcome to the # Take Back Our Tech show with Hakeem Anwar. Every Friday, tune into tech news that could change your life. Well-researched and with solutions - all in 20 minutes.
⭐ PLUS - Each story comes with recommendations and there’s one cool tech trick or open-source solution every week.
Stories in this episode:
Android Open Source Is Alive - Panic this week for privacy phones, as Google stopped releasing important components of their new Android release. How will alternative operating systems cope with these changes? We’ll find out.
Trump Phone - The sitting President launches yet another company, this time a mobile service and a gold phone. Is all that glitters gold, or are you going to be tracked by AI if you use this service? Find out more.
Biggest DarkNetMarket Takedown - ArcheTyp market, one of the biggest illegal drug markets that exist on Tor was just taken down and its moderator arrested. Estimated at $300M of revenue in Monero, we’ll look at how the players got caught.
Big Tech Executives Turned Colonels? Earlier this week, big tech executives from Meta, OpenAI, and Palantir were sworn in as Lieutenant Colonels. Learn more about the acceleration of the military’s AI transformation.
Find Your Phone and Friends, Privately? Hakeem will look into a new app that lets you share your location with contacts without needing a big tech connection.
🪧 Follow the show
📝 Follow our blog
#TBOT related news:
• Get a deep dive into SIM swapping on our Above webinar
• 5 Must-Change Privacy Settings on iPhone & Android
• Get privacy gear
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Android Open Source Still Alive, Trump Phone, XMR Based DarkNetMarket Taken Down, Big Tech Execs Now Colonels, Find Your Phone Privately
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GitHub - derekg/ts-ssh: Go-based SSH and SCP client with userspace Tailscale connectivity. Secure shell access and file transfers…
Go-based SSH and SCP client with userspace Tailscale connectivity. Secure shell access and file transfers over Tailnet without requiring a full Tailscale daemon. - derekg/ts-ssh
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🌐 Google just made it way easier to use Chrome extensions on Android
In April, I demoed Google's new 'Desktop' version of Chrome for Android w/ extension support.
Back then, it was a pain to use, but it's way better now!
How to try it yourself👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/try-new-chrome-for-android-with-extensions-3569268/
In April, I demoed Google's new 'Desktop' version of Chrome for Android w/ extension support.
Back then, it was a pain to use, but it's way better now!
How to try it yourself👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/try-new-chrome-for-android-with-extensions-3569268/
Android Authority
Google just made it way easier to use Chrome extensions on Android — here's how
Using Google's special 'desktop' version of Chrome for Android, you can easily install Chrome extensions from the Web Store. Here's how.
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🚨 Qilin ransomware just added legal support for affiliates — yes, actual lawyers.
Victims now face not just hackers, but fake lawsuits pressuring them to pay.
The cybercrime-as-a-service model is evolving fast.
Details here → https://thehackernews.com/2025/06/qilin-ransomware-adds-call-lawyer.html
Victims now face not just hackers, but fake lawsuits pressuring them to pay.
The cybercrime-as-a-service model is evolving fast.
Details here → https://thehackernews.com/2025/06/qilin-ransomware-adds-call-lawyer.html
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Unboxing Elecrow ThinkNode M1 & M2 | #Meshtastic Setup, Field Test, Review & Off-Grid Comms Breakdown
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Unboxing Elecrow ThinkNode M1 & M2 | Meshtastic Setup, Field Test, Review & Off-Grid Comms Breakdown
In this video, I take you deep into the world of off-grid communication as I unbox and test two brand-new devices from Elecrow: the ThinkNode M1 and ThinkNode M2. These tools come pre-installed with M
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The TBOT Show #4
🎙️ Every Friday, Hakeem breaks down the tech news that matters — with tools, tricks, and open-source solutions.
📺 WATCH ON SUBSTACK
You ready for the download?
Android Open Source Is Alive - Google cuts access to key components — can privacy ROMs survive?
Trump Phone - Trump launches a gold phone & mobile service. But is it private?
Biggest DarkNetMarket Takedown - $300M Monero market taken down, moderator arrested.
Big Tech Executives Turned Colonels? - Execs from Meta, Palantir, and OpenAI sworn into the U.S. military.
Find Your Phone and Friends, Privately - A new app lets you locate your people—no big tech needed.
#TBOT related news:
SIM swapping Survival Guide
5 Must Have Privacy Settings
Get privacy gear
🎙️ Every Friday, Hakeem breaks down the tech news that matters — with tools, tricks, and open-source solutions.
📺 WATCH ON SUBSTACK
You ready for the download?
Android Open Source Is Alive - Google cuts access to key components — can privacy ROMs survive?
Trump Phone - Trump launches a gold phone & mobile service. But is it private?
Biggest DarkNetMarket Takedown - $300M Monero market taken down, moderator arrested.
Big Tech Executives Turned Colonels? - Execs from Meta, Palantir, and OpenAI sworn into the U.S. military.
Find Your Phone and Friends, Privately - A new app lets you locate your people—no big tech needed.
#TBOT related news:
SIM swapping Survival Guide
5 Must Have Privacy Settings
Get privacy gear
isn't chirp just to program radios?
At least that is what I used it for...
CHIRP is a free, open-source tool for programming your radio. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats.
https://chirpmyradio.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home
At least that is what I used it for...
CHIRP is a free, open-source tool for programming your radio. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats.
https://chirpmyradio.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home
Chirpmyradio
Home - CHIRP
Redmine
POCO F7
- Middle frame can bear up to 60kg
- IP66 + IP68 + IP69
- Neon Flare Deco
- Metal Middle Frame
- Gorilla Glass 7i on the front and back
- 50MP Sony IMX882 (OIS)
- Can sustain water upto 2 meters depth for 30 minutes
- Middle frame can bear up to 60kg
- IP66 + IP68 + IP69
- Neon Flare Deco
- Metal Middle Frame
- Gorilla Glass 7i on the front and back
- 50MP Sony IMX882 (OIS)
- Can sustain water upto 2 meters depth for 30 minutes
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Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Launches Globally—Ceramic Edition Included at $40
https://www.gizchina.com/2025/06/20/xiaomi-smart-band-10-launches-globally-ceramic-edition-included-at-40/
https://www.gizchina.com/2025/06/20/xiaomi-smart-band-10-launches-globally-ceramic-edition-included-at-40/
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OPPO A5 5G Debuts With 120Hz Display, Military Durability, and a 6000mAh Battery
https://www.gizchina.com/2025/06/20/oppo-a5-5g-debuts-with-120hz-display-military-durability-and-a-6000mah-battery/
https://www.gizchina.com/2025/06/20/oppo-a5-5g-debuts-with-120hz-display-military-durability-and-a-6000mah-battery/
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Xiaomi Unveils 45W Smart Power Bank With LCD Display via Crowdfunding
https://www.gizchina.com/2025/06/20/xiaomi-unveils-45w-smart-power-bank-with-lcd-display-via-crowdfunding/
https://www.gizchina.com/2025/06/20/xiaomi-unveils-45w-smart-power-bank-with-lcd-display-via-crowdfunding/
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Huawei Introduces HarmonyOS 6 with Intelligent Agent Framework and Developer Beta
https://www.gizchina.com/2025/06/20/huawei-introduces-harmonyos-6-with-intelligent-agent-framework-and-developer-beta/
https://www.gizchina.com/2025/06/20/huawei-introduces-harmonyos-6-with-intelligent-agent-framework-and-developer-beta/