Why Did Google Disable this Security Feature?
Summary
This episode covers the controversy surrounding Google's removal of Memory Tagging Extension from the Pixel 11, which hindered Graphene OS support, and 1Password’s funding of the controversial Omarkey Linux distro. The hosts also discuss the shutdown of Mullvad’s public DNS service in favor of sponsoring Quad9, alongside updates on California’s age verification bill and a major driver’s license data breach.
Topics discussed
Episode 69 Introduction and Topic Overview
Graphene OS and Google Pixel 11 MTE Controversy
Browser Recommendations and Vertical Tab Discussion
1Password, Omarchy Linux Security, and Forum Updates
Kagi Search Engine Criteria and Privacy Pass
AI Privacy Concerns and Local Model Recommendations
Privacy Guides Site Updates and Mulvad DNS Migration
News Briefs: Age Verification Breach and Signal Beta
US Sanctions on Austrian Anonymous Email Provider
Minimal Phone Review and Hardware Discussion
California OS-Level Age Verification Bill Analysis
Brave Browser Email Aliases and Mozilla Firefox
Firefox iOS Ad Blocking and Safari vs Firefox Debate
Outro, Q&A, and Donation Information
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