Forwarded from #TBOT: Take Back Our Tech
⚡️Leaving Big Tech to Build a Private Future
I joined the Healthier Tech Podcast to share why I walked away from the Big Tech industry to create Above Phone—and what I’ve learned about the deep ties between surveillance, smartphones, and our health.
🎧 Listen to the full episode
We talk about how modern devices are designed to track your every move, why that matters more than ever, and what you can do to take back control.
👩💻 Get private phones, laptops, and tablets
🏫 Sign up for our back to school webinar
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I joined the Healthier Tech Podcast to share why I walked away from the Big Tech industry to create Above Phone—and what I’ve learned about the deep ties between surveillance, smartphones, and our health.
🎧 Listen to the full episode
We talk about how modern devices are designed to track your every move, why that matters more than ever, and what you can do to take back control.
👩💻 Get private phones, laptops, and tablets
🏫 Sign up for our back to school webinar
—
🫶 @takebackourtech
📩 WEBSITE & NEWSLETTER | 🎥 VIDEOS| XMPP | SUBSTACK
Healthier Tech
S5 EP 99 Hakeem Anwar Built a Phone So Private It Might Make Google Nervous
Ever felt like your phone knows way too much about you? You're not alone—and Hakeem Anwar is doing something bold about it. On this episode of The Healthier Tech Podcast, meet Hakeem Anwar, a former software engineer who said goodbye to Silicon Valley to…
Forwarded from XiaomiTime: Xiaomi & HyperOS News (IFTTT)
"FangQing Technology secures $14M in funding led by Xiaomi and NIO Capital. The firm, led by ex-Huawei Kirin engineer Liang Jun, is innovating AI chips with a modular design for improved edge AI efficiency. This boosts Xiaomi’s AI ecosystem efforts."
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Ex-Huawei Kirin engineer will support Xiaomi to develop AI chips - XiaomiTime
Shanghai-based FangQing Technology has wrapped up an impressive angel round, raising hundreds of millions of yuan (about $14 million USD). Xiaomi Strategic
Forwarded from Bones' Tech Garage
Some decent thoughts but not the end all be all. Linux has a learning curve. About 3 to 4 months but after a bit it will feel like home.
https://www.xda-developers.com/mistakes-made-moving-windows-to-linux/
https://www.xda-developers.com/mistakes-made-moving-windows-to-linux/
XDA
I switched from Windows to Linux and made these 4 rookie mistakes - don't be like me
Don't make the same missteps I did
Forwarded from Mishaal's Android News Feed
✨📱Google 'Magic Cue' AI will read your screen to provide helpful suggestions
The latest Android Canary corroborates previous leaks of an AI-powered Magic Cue feature, expected to debut on the Pixel 10 series.
More details👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/google-magic-cue-ai-leak-3582117/
The latest Android Canary corroborates previous leaks of an AI-powered Magic Cue feature, expected to debut on the Pixel 10 series.
More details👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/google-magic-cue-ai-leak-3582117/
Android Authority
Google 'Magic Cue' AI will read your screen to provide helpful suggestions
Google is working on a Magic Cue feature that uses AI to read your screen and proactively provide helpful suggestions.
Forwarded from The Hacker News
🚨 PyPI users are being phished — and the fake login pages look real.
Hackers spoofed PyPI emails & built replica sites that steal credentials, then forward victims to the legit site to cover their tracks.
Full details ↓ https://thehackernews.com/2025/07/pypi-warns-of-ongoing-phishing-campaign.html
Hackers spoofed PyPI emails & built replica sites that steal credentials, then forward victims to the legit site to cover their tracks.
Full details ↓ https://thehackernews.com/2025/07/pypi-warns-of-ongoing-phishing-campaign.html
Forwarded from The Hacker News
🚨 AI-powered vibe coding platform Base44 had a critical flaw: anyone with a public app_id could bypass SSO and access private apps—no auth required.
Wix patched it fast, but it exposes serious risks in AI dev platforms.
Full story → https://thehackernews.com/2025/07/wiz-uncovers-critical-access-bypass.html
Wix patched it fast, but it exposes serious risks in AI dev platforms.
Full story → https://thehackernews.com/2025/07/wiz-uncovers-critical-access-bypass.html
Forwarded from GSMArena (IFTTT)
OnePlus 12R and 11R receive the Mind Space feature with the latest OxygenOS update
https://ift.tt/oHWt2Re
https://ift.tt/oHWt2Re
GSMArena.com
OnePlus 12R and 11R receive the Mind Space feature with the latest OxygenOS update
It was introduced by OnePlus with the OnePlus 13s and later rolled out to multiple OnePlus smartphones. OnePlus introduced the AI Mind Space feature with...
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📣 Big Updates: What’s New at Above
Summer is here, and so is your monthly dose of updates from Above. We’ve got new guides, product features, interviews, and more 👇
📱 5 Must-Change Privacy Settings
Still using a Big Tech phone? Or know someone who is?
Download our free guide and share it with friends + fam who need to secure their devices.
🎙️ New Weekly Show: TBOT
Catch Hakeem every Friday as he breaks down the week’s biggest tech news + offers solutions in under 30 min.
Subscribe on Substack
💳 Payment Plans Now Available
Break up your order with Klarna or Afterpay at checkout (U.S. only).
Tried it? Let us know.
💰 Crypto Checkout
Pay with Bitcoin or Monero at checkout — easy and private.
📤 Above Share is Live
Easily transfer files between people or devices—securely and privately.
Learn more
📦 Monthly Above Suite Now Available
Try Above Suite without a yearly commitment—just $15/month.
🛡️ Coming Soon
– Above Care: Device protection plans
– Support Subscriptions: More help for those transitioning from Big Tech
🎥 Webinar Replay: SIM Swap Survival Guide
SIM swapping cost Americans $25M in 2024. Learn how to avoid it.
Watch the replay
📞 July Community Call (Customers Only!)
We’re replacing next month’s webinar with our first-ever customer call.
🗓️ July 31 @ 11 AM CDT — keep an eye on your inbox for an invite.
🌍 Where in the World is Above?
Hakeem hit the podcast circuit. Catch his recent interviews:
– Why Privacy Is Essential (Dr. Trozzi Interview)
– GrapheneOS + Efani = Ultimate Security
🤝 Partner Spotlight: Mike Adams & Enoch AI
Mike’s launching Enoch AI — a free, offline, open-source knowledge model built to bypass censorship and empower individuals.
🎓 Education is Empowerment
We’re actively updating Above University with new tutorials and support resources.
Stay tuned — more to come 🔐
Summer is here, and so is your monthly dose of updates from Above. We’ve got new guides, product features, interviews, and more 👇
📱 5 Must-Change Privacy Settings
Still using a Big Tech phone? Or know someone who is?
Download our free guide and share it with friends + fam who need to secure their devices.
🎙️ New Weekly Show: TBOT
Catch Hakeem every Friday as he breaks down the week’s biggest tech news + offers solutions in under 30 min.
Subscribe on Substack
💳 Payment Plans Now Available
Break up your order with Klarna or Afterpay at checkout (U.S. only).
Tried it? Let us know.
💰 Crypto Checkout
Pay with Bitcoin or Monero at checkout — easy and private.
📤 Above Share is Live
Easily transfer files between people or devices—securely and privately.
Learn more
📦 Monthly Above Suite Now Available
Try Above Suite without a yearly commitment—just $15/month.
🛡️ Coming Soon
– Above Care: Device protection plans
– Support Subscriptions: More help for those transitioning from Big Tech
🎥 Webinar Replay: SIM Swap Survival Guide
SIM swapping cost Americans $25M in 2024. Learn how to avoid it.
Watch the replay
📞 July Community Call (Customers Only!)
We’re replacing next month’s webinar with our first-ever customer call.
🗓️ July 31 @ 11 AM CDT — keep an eye on your inbox for an invite.
🌍 Where in the World is Above?
Hakeem hit the podcast circuit. Catch his recent interviews:
– Why Privacy Is Essential (Dr. Trozzi Interview)
– GrapheneOS + Efani = Ultimate Security
🤝 Partner Spotlight: Mike Adams & Enoch AI
Mike’s launching Enoch AI — a free, offline, open-source knowledge model built to bypass censorship and empower individuals.
🎓 Education is Empowerment
We’re actively updating Above University with new tutorials and support resources.
Stay tuned — more to come 🔐
Forwarded from The Hacker News
🚨 The browser is now the front line of cyber attacks.
Phishing, infostealers & token hijacking are bypassing MFA, targeting SaaS logins, and owning orgs — all in the browser.
Identity is the prize. And most teams aren’t watching.
Here’s why it matters ↓ https://thehackernews.com/2025/07/how-browser-became-main-cyber.html
Phishing, infostealers & token hijacking are bypassing MFA, targeting SaaS logins, and owning orgs — all in the browser.
Identity is the prize. And most teams aren’t watching.
Here’s why it matters ↓ https://thehackernews.com/2025/07/how-browser-became-main-cyber.html
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Athena
Athena is an advanced Android firewall app designed with Material You style, empowering you with full network control and privacy tools. It supports both VPN and root modes, letting you customize which apps can access the internet with granular filtering options.
🔗 Links:
- Download
- Screenshots
- Features
- Source code
Developer: Kin69
🏷 Tags: #Android #Root #Tools
Athena is an advanced Android firewall app designed with Material You style, empowering you with full network control and privacy tools. It supports both VPN and root modes, letting you customize which apps can access the internet with granular filtering options.
🔗 Links:
- Download
- Screenshots
- Features
- Source code
Developer: Kin69
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If this project makes your life easier, here are a few quick ways to show some love:
⭐ Star the repo/app
☕ Buy a coffee for the developer
🛠 Contribute code, issues, or pull-requests
🏷 Tags: #Android #Root #Tools
https://www.talkandroid.com/512861-eu-age-verification-app-google/
>The European Union will ban apps not licensed by Google under its new age verification system, which has been met with controversy. Set for pilot testing across five member states in 2025, the app threatens to eliminate alternative Android ecosystems.
>The EU's age verification initiative requires Google's Play Integrity API for security verification. This means apps from F-Droid, Aurora Store, or sideloaded installations face elimination.
>The European Union will ban apps not licensed by Google under its new age verification system, which has been met with controversy. Set for pilot testing across five member states in 2025, the app threatens to eliminate alternative Android ecosystems.
>The EU's age verification initiative requires Google's Play Integrity API for security verification. This means apps from F-Droid, Aurora Store, or sideloaded installations face elimination.
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survey.stackoverflow.co
2025 Stack Overflow Developer Survey
The 2025 Developer Survey is the definitive report on the state of software development. In its fifteenth year, Stack Overflow received over 49,000+ responses from 177 countries across 62 questions focused on 314 different technologies, including new focus…
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Media is too big
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
⚡️The Best Way to Beat SIM Swaps? Stop Using a Phone Number.
Telecoms can’t protect your number—but you can.
That’s why we created the Above DataSim. No phone number. No physical SIM. And it can’t be reactivated on a hacker’s device.
It’s self-ownership in action—and it works on any modern phone.
Watch the full webinar: SIM Swap Survival Guide
Learn more: abovephone.com/datasim
Want mobile data without surveillance? Try the Above DataSIM.
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Telecoms can’t protect your number—but you can.
That’s why we created the Above DataSim. No phone number. No physical SIM. And it can’t be reactivated on a hacker’s device.
It’s self-ownership in action—and it works on any modern phone.
Watch the full webinar: SIM Swap Survival Guide
Learn more: abovephone.com/datasim
Want mobile data without surveillance? Try the Above DataSIM.
—
🫶 @takebackourtech
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Forwarded from #TBOT: Take Back Our Tech
Media is too big
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
🇦🇺 Australia’s Forcing Age Verification on Search Engines and Social Media - Here’s How to Opt Out
Read the full article on Substack.
Starting Dec 2025, if you have an account, you'll need to prove your age just to search online.
They say it's to protect kids—but the result is more surveillance, more control.
The good news? You can opt out.
We cover what’s happening, who it impacts, and the best tools to protect your privacy.
🛡️ Back to School Tech Awareness Webinar. Register here.
➡️ Learn about Above Suite
🎙️ Follow the show
Read the full article on Substack.
Starting Dec 2025, if you have an account, you'll need to prove your age just to search online.
They say it's to protect kids—but the result is more surveillance, more control.
The good news? You can opt out.
We cover what’s happening, who it impacts, and the best tools to protect your privacy.
🛡️ Back to School Tech Awareness Webinar. Register here.
➡️ Learn about Above Suite
🎙️ Follow the show