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  • Saw this ad - what do we know about Cape?

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  • That's always the concern with privacy-focused services, especially if they're not open source or audited.

    But if we think about the practical application -- who needs a honeypot for cell phone services? Carriers already collect so much data (location, telemetry, payment, government-issued ID, etc) and sell it willingly to whoever wants to buy. How could Cape be any worse? lol. If they adhere to any of their stated policies it seems like a plus, no?

    Additionally, at least to me, Cape is not marketing the way the Anom phone did, where it trying to gain adopting by nefarious users. That's my take - I'm not advocating for Cape since I don't really know much about them, but I'm trying to put things in context.

  • Saw this ad - what do we know about Cape?

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  • So, they have their own phone that is for high risk individuals and is not available to the general public. Then, separately they have their own mobile network that you can use with any regular phone and they sell Pixels on their website (for $50, you can have them pre-load GraphineOS). The AD i posted is for their cellular network, which is not related to their own first-party device.

  • Saw this ad - what do we know about Cape?

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  • I saw this video on YouTube with a rep from the company and while there were some positive things put forward, the biggest red flag to me was when he wouldn't disclose what networks they partner with. They are a virtual network so they don't own the cell towers, and that means they're running off someone else's. Why can't you say who? Other virtual carriers have no problem saying that they run on Verizon or T-Mobile.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1C-bR728ro interview for Cape starts at about 30 minutes in. Ironically, the podcast is called "Snake Oilers" and it's a paid-promotion thing, sooooo take this with a grain of salt.

  • Auto opt-in sharing app usage with Verizon

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  • Yeah seems like it might have the benefit of VPN circumvention. I would be sending data to Verizon about my app usage and they'd get information they wouldn't otherwise if I'm using a VPN.

  • Auto opt-in sharing app usage with Verizon

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  • Yeah it’s not good. And what’s funny is there no details about what it is. They’re not really selling me on what “enhanced” 5G is and why it’s a benefit.

    It was a generic settings app notification that said something like “you’re getting enhanced 5G with Verizon” and that was it. I clicked it and then took the attached screenshot. No additional information other than that it shares my info.

  • Auto opt-in sharing app usage with Verizon

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  • I don’t know all the technical aspects of what my carrier might know, but I think that if you load the Chase app, for example, it’s basically just sending an https call to Chase. Not sure if Verizon would know whether that came from an app or browser.

    Additionally, if you use a VPN, I don’t know if Verizon would see any of that data. But again, I’m no expert.

  • Auto opt-in sharing app usage with Verizon

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  • Yes. Under cellular. Might be a Verizon-only thing.

  • Trump cannot fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, court rules

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  • Can’t imagine what Frankenstein interpretation of the law would allow for that. If you believe in the unitary executive, then it should unitary.

    That said, Gorsuch in 2019 gave his full throat endorsement of unitary executive in Gundy. Kavanaugh also joined the court at the time and while he didn’t take part Gundy, he later signaled his support of Gorsuch’s take.

    Which begs the question… it’s been six years and they haven’t put their money where their mouth is. Maybe they’re ready now — but I agree with you, it’s felt a little like they might be worried about the consequences of what a unitary executive would mean.

  • Trump cannot fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, court rules

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  • Heading to SCOTUS? Gorsuch & Kavanaugh have been drooling for the right moment to declare independent agencies unconstitutional, let alone Thomas and Alito. That’s 4 votes right there.

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    Donald Trump files $15bn lawsuit against New York Times

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  • Classic SLAPP suit meant to silence/intimidate

  • Office Depot says worker who refused to print Charlie Kirk poster has been fired

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  • I might be in the minority here, and I have lost zero sleep over Kirk’s death, but I don’t really want or need Staples/Office Depot workers to decide what should and should not be considered propaganda, and therefore printable material.

    Just print my shit.

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    Keystone Kash Pays Baffling Tribute to Kirk: ‘See You in Valhalla’

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  • I’ve never seen a picture of this guy, or heard a comment from him, when he doesn’t look/sound like a complete buffoon.

  • The Pager

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  • Excellent read

    I assume the pager plan is pretty affordable too compared to cell phone data plans

  • Even the NRA is against Trump team plan to ban trans people from owning firearms

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  • First shot across the bow at taking guns away from Trump/MAGA dissenters and political opponents. They start with a group they don’t think will incite too many, particularly the generally pro-2A Americans. Next it’ll be gays, then anyone with any connection to antifa, then just Democrats in general.

  • USB-C ports no longer sending/receiving data (Lenovo X1 carbon)

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  • Sorry for the delayed response. I tried the reset button and there wasn’t any blockage or weak connection to the port itself.

    Turns out the computer had Lenovo premium service so a tech came out the next day and replaced the motherboard. Hopefully I won’t have another issue 😬

  • USB-C ports no longer sending/receiving data (Lenovo X1 carbon)

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  • Thanks for the reply, sorry didn’t see until now.

    Yes, what ended up happening was the computer was still under warranty and had Lenovo premium service (I didn’t pay anything extra for it, maybe it comes default with the X1 Carbon?), so a tech came out a day later and replaced the motherboard. It was actually super simple and I was back up and running in no time. I haven’t had any issues since.

  • USB-C ports no longer sending/receiving data (Lenovo X1 carbon)

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  • Hmmm. Booted a live version of Ubuntu off a USB stick and got the same result: No mounting of a thumbdrive on USB-C but it worked on USB-A. This is the second time I've had something like this happen with Ubuntu. I bought an X1 Gen 9 and the computer just stopped recognizing the battery. I was within the return period so I just sent it back and got the Gen 12. Now, I'm having a USB-C issue.

    I haven't had any damage or physical issues that would explain a loss of the usb-c ports. Additionally, the ports still work to charge the computer, so they physically must be working (at least in some capacity). I'm stumped.

    Edit: Now that I think about it, the only thing I can think of is that I recently bought a UGreen 65W power brick. It's the same wattage as my official lenovo charger. I wonder if that is behind it.

  • New Hampshire is first state to require doctors to sterilize patients who request it

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  • Longer waiting time than to buy a gun. Smh.

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    A growing number of americans don't read newspapers. They get their news from online influencers. The right dominates the online ecosystem.

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  • The left has its voices, but I don't know many left-leaning people who hang on every word of media personalities. It seems less cult-ish.