Cell Service Problems: More Than You Think

From lack of privacy to centralized control, traditional cell networks are filled with issues. And SIM swapping is a rising threat. If you’re using your phone number for second-factor authentication, your bank account could be at risk. We’re breaking down what you need to know.

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📲 Take back control of your digital life with Above

Exploring Open-Source Navigation

From ancient maps on mammoth tusks to modern-day digital globes, maps have shaped civilizations. Today, open-source navigation empowers us to reclaim control over our location data. Dive into the history and the future of mapping with us!

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🌍 Explore Above

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Building for digital sovereignty isn't just about code—it's about grit. I’m joining Richard Grove for VIP Summit 5 to share the "untold stories" of the crashes and obstacles we faced while building Above Phone, and how we turned those setbacks into a mission for freedom.

📅 Saturday, March 7th @ 12 PM ET 👉 Register now!

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New Pipe: Stream Without Being Watched

Curious about a YouTube experience without the trackers? In our Mindful Media webinar, we get into NewPipe on Above Phone, an open-source wrapper that lets you stream, download, and even play in the background without feeding the data beast.

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📱 Get your privacy gear

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Securing Your Digital Identity

In this webinar, we dive into the importance of sovereign security. Learn from real-life stories about the dangers of insecure password storage and discover how to protect your digital life.

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🔒 Learn more about digital sovereignty here

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Building a private alternative to big tech hasn't been a straight line. There has been pressure, obstacles, and moments where we wondered if the whole thing would survive.

This Saturday at VIP Summit 5, I am sitting down with Richard Grove to talk about the crashes we hit while building Above Phone and how we turned those moments into fuel for a bigger mission.

📅 Saturday, March 7th, 2026 at 12 PM ET 👉 Register now!

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The Story Behind Telegram’s Founders

Discover the fascinating history of Telegram and its founders, Pavel and Nikolai Durov. From creating Russia’s VKontakte to launching Telegram, explore how their commitment to privacy and freedom shaped one of the world’s most popular apps.

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🔒 Dive deeper into privacy and tech freedom here

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SNEAK PREVIEW - FOSS War Room @ Parallel Society 2026

Wondering what the f*** we should do about tyrannical tech lockdowns?

This weekend in Portugal I asked that very question to some of the world’s most qualified minds at Parallel Society  2026. In my FOSS War Room talk I laid out five pressing tech challenges we are facing, and the audience jumped in with solutions 🌟

Thanks to Logos for the invitation—honored to share the stage with trailblazers like Jarrad Hope (Logos), Amir Taaki (DarkFi), among other talented people.

If you don't know about Logos, they produced the event and are authoring a comprehensive technology stack for storage, messaging, and more; the primitives we need for free software of the future.

Check out important tech:
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https://dark.fi/

FULL VIDEO RELEASED THIS WEEK, STAY TUNED.

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#TBOT 22: Age Verification Computers, War & AI, Data Centers Drained by AI, GrapheneOS & Motorola

Here are this week’s stories:

Age Verification Comes to Your Computer:
A new Colorado bill is attempting to get Apple and Microsoft to enforce age checks on their new operating systems. If you thought digital ID was going to stay on your phone, think again.

Anthropic, OpenAI, and the War State:
Anthropic pushed back against mass domestic surveillance demands from the Department of War, while OpenAI continues embracing major partnerships with Microsoft, Amazon, and the war machine.

AI Data Centers Are Draining the Grid:
People are finally starting to pay attention to the electricity crunch caused by AI data centers.

Motorola Could Be GrapheneOS’s Next Big Move:
GrapheneOS and Motorola may be opening the door to privacy-focused hardware beyond the Pixel line.

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📲The Pixel 10 is now at Above if you’re ready for a a more intentional phone setup