1ºBeware when buying older cars. I just bought a 2001 VW and when I took it to the dealer tohave them check it out for needed repairs they said it was too old and they no longer carry parts, I would have to go to an antique/foreign car specialist which is MUCH more expensive for anything needed. Also came to find out that the car was in an accident that was NOT on the carfax report and the shady dealer had disconnected the warning light that showed the airbags had been deployed and needed replacing! The repairs are going to cost more than I paid for the whole car!
2ºThe ‘Freedom Phone’ that far-right leaders are hawking is a cheap Chinese Android—and a security nightmare
The device is being touted by prominent conservatives as private and secure.
Mikael Thalen
Jul 16, 2021, 7:46 am CDT
Security experts are raising concerns over the “Freedom Phone,” a new device touted by prominent conservatives as both secure and censorship-resistant.
Unveiled on Wednesday by Erik Finman, the world’s youngest bitcoin millionaire, the $500 Freedom Phone claims to offer a series of robust privacy features as well as an uncensorable app store.
Today I'm announcing the Freedom Phone.
This is the first major pushback on the Big Tech companies that attacked us – for just thinking different.
Complete with it's own Uncensorable App Store & Privacy Features.
We're finally taking back control. https://t.co/tOSnuxncfd pic.twitter.com/Hykp08ITCQ
— ERIK FINMAN (@erikfinman) July 14, 2021
Finman states the Freedom Phone runs on a custom Android operating system known as “FreedomOS” and provides access to apps such as Parler, the social media service which had previously been banned from app stores in the wake of the Capitol riot.
The phone’s launch also came alongside numerous endorsements from popular right-wing figures such as Jack Posobiec and Candace Owens, who both offered their followers discount codes for the device. It remains unclear whether either individual is receiving financial kickbacks for promoting the Freedom Phone.
And I’m a proud partner of this amazing product.
Use code: CANDACE and you’ll get 10% off your new phone!! #FREEDOMPHONE
Bye Apple & Google!
— Candace Owens (@RealCandaceO) July 14, 2021