Techlore Talks brings you in-depth conversations with the experts at the forefront of privacy, security, and digital rights. Hosted by Henry Fisher, founder of Techlore and long-time digital rights educator, each episode features meaningful discussions with the people building, researching, and advocating for digital freedom. From cybersecurity researchers and privacy tool developers to open-source advocates and digital rights activists—if they're shaping how we protect ourselves online, they're on this show.
Topics include:
• Privacy tools and technologies
• Cybersecurity threats and defenses
• Open-source software and development
• Surveillance and digital rights
• Encryption and data protection
• Tech policy and advocacy
• Digital sovereignty and freedom
Just real conversations with real experts. New episodes released regularly. Subscribe now and join the community fighting for digital freedom.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Techlore Talks brings you in-depth conversations with the experts at the forefront of privacy, security, and digital rights. Hosted by Henry Fisher, founder of Techlore and long-time digital rights educator, each episode features meaningful discussions with the people building, researching, and advocating for digital freedom. From cybersecurity researchers and privacy tool developers to open-source advocates and digital rights activists—if they're shaping how we protect ourselves online, they're on this show.
Topics include:
• Privacy tools and technologies
• Cybersecurity threats and defenses
• Open-source software and development
• Surveillance and digital rights
• Encryption and data protection
• Tech policy and advocacy
• Digital sovereignty and freedom
Just real conversations with real experts. New episodes released regularly. Subscribe now and join the community fighting for digital freedom.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Google just announced a policy that could kill F-Droid and open source app distribution on Android. Marc Prud'hommeaux from F-Droid's Board of Directors calls it an "extinction event"—here's why that matters even if you've never used F-Droid.
In this interview, we cover:
- Google's new Developer Registration Program and what it actually does
- Why F-Droid says this is an "extinction event" for open source
- How this impacts ALL Android users (not just F-Droid users)
- Why app stores like F-Droid exist and why they matter
- Concrete actions you can take RIGHT NOW to fight back
- What happens next and how developers are responding
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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro
01:45 - Marc's Journey to Open Source
05:27 - App Store Breakdown (Play Store vs F-Droid vs Apple)
10:39 - Malware & App Store Safety
19:26 - Google's Plans for Android (The Threat)
22:44 - How Bad Is This? (Extinction Event)
26:21 - How This Impacts F-Droid
31:35 - Why Regular Users Should Care
39:45 - Effect on Developers
41:29 - What Are The Next Steps?
48:54 - Why Is Google Doing This?
52:58 - Is Anyone Else Stepping Up?
56:35 - What's Next?
1:01:34 - Final Words
📰 ABOUT TECHLORE TALKS
Deep-dive interviews with experts fighting for digital rights, privacy, and freedom. Hosted by Henry Fisher from Techlore, bringing you insider perspectives on the threats and solutions shaping our digital future.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.