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Rayhunter: Open Source Tool to Detect IMSI Catchers

2025-03-08

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has released Rayhunter, an open-source project using a modified mobile hotspot to detect IMSI catchers, also known as Stingrays. These devices masquerade as cell towers to collect data from nearby phones. Rayhunter runs on a low-cost Orbic Speed RC400L mobile hotspot and aims to help users uncover and combat this covert surveillance technique, providing more information for privacy protection.

(www.androidauthority.com)

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Android 16 Linux Terminal Now Runs Graphical Linux Apps

2025-02-01

Google's ambition to transform Android into a fully-fledged PC operating system is taking a significant step forward. The Linux Terminal app in the upcoming Android 16 beta now boasts the ability to run graphical Linux applications, including Doom. This impressive feat is due to improvements in hardware acceleration and display server support. While not yet live in the latest beta, this functionality, leveraging the Android Virtualization Framework (AVF), paves the way for running more complex desktop-class programs on Android, potentially bridging the gap between Android and Chrome OS.

(www.androidauthority.com)

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YouTube's Hour-Long Unskippable Ads Spark User Outrage

2025-01-25

YouTube users are reporting outrageously long unskippable ads, some lasting up to an hour. Many suspect ad blockers are the culprit, potentially interfering with the 'skip' button functionality. Google responded, stating that ad blockers violate YouTube's Terms of Service and are encouraging users to allow ads or subscribe to YouTube Premium. While Google denies intentionally serving these excessively long ads, the incident highlights the ongoing tension between monetizing content and maintaining a positive user experience, sparking a wider conversation about ad length and the effectiveness of ad blockers.

(www.androidauthority.com)

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Nintendo Admits Emulators Are Technically Legal, But Developers Still Tread Carefully

2025-01-16

A top Nintendo executive admitted that emulators are technically legal. However, emulators that circumvent a console's technical protection measures, reproduce copyrighted programs, or direct users to pirated content are illegal. Nintendo's previous aggressive actions against several emulator projects may now be explained by this statement, highlighting their focus on protecting developers and copyrights.

(www.androidauthority.com)

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