Hammers Thor (@hammersthor)

UNPLUGGED. Okay, so a lot to unpack in this article. First, it was published by MIT Technology Review, ostensibly a top-tier publication at a top-tier institution. However, digging into the article, you see paragraphs like this: "In fact, the phone was originally called the “RedPill Phone,” a name based on a meme adored by the American far right. Prince is a vocal supporter of former president Donald Trump, and he debuted the phone on “War Room,” a podcast hosted by former Trump strategist Steve Bannon. Bannon and his fans got a discount code from the show. " So, more than a little scorn from MIT TR. Surprised? Nope, me either. However, there are also some fair points, including that the source code has not been released. Maybe it will be, maybe it won't. Nevertheless, I would not spend the kind of money they are asking for a product that they claim is impenetrable yet won't share the source code. Not only that, I cannot even find out how much their "PRIVACY APP SUITE" costs without signing up for a free trial. Not disclosing the price suggests that it will piss me off. I have an android phone which I've done my very best to disable everything possible that tracks and spies, and have NEVER logged into a google account, but have absolutely no illusions that I am experiencing anything resembling privacy. My privacy begins when I turn it off, stuff it in my Mission Darkness pouch, and leave it in my truck. Having said this, I will wait until the phone can be reviewed, audited, the source code examined, and the MSM to scream about national security issues with this phone before I even consider it. I. DON'T. TRUST. ANYONE. Hell, I'm shutting down my smart-phone cell service as soon as my prepaid account runs out, and will keep a burner for emergencies only. Then I'll have nothing more than a sophisticated bluetooth music player and podcast player. Don't need any of that spying shit anymore. I know how to read a map, and I can even fold it back up correctly when I'm done. https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/08/19/1058243/erik-prince-wants-to-sell-you-a-secure-smartphone-thats-too-good-to-be-true/