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The Folks Behind Beloved Hacker Tool Flipper Zero Have a New Device for Focus
Narrative Analysis: Name Calling
More of a life hack this time.
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Technique: Name Calling
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Wired
· Jun 29, 2026
The Busy Bar Is a Gadget to Get People to Leave You Alone
Flipper Devices, a company that built a banned hacking device, now wants to hack your attention span.
Ars Technica
· Jun 22, 2026
This former hacker saw the light—and now wants to collect all of it
I don’t know of a bigger question we can answer as humans.
Decrypt
· Jul 5, 2026
Fake Mac Clipboard App Delivers New Password-Stealing Malware
A new Mac infostealer dubbed PamStealer impersonates the open-source Maccy clipboard manager to steal passwords and more.
Global News
· Jul 10, 2026
The Curator: 20 viral kitchen gadgets everyone is buying
Discover the gadgets everyone’s talking about and why they’re becoming kitchen essentials–from a handy KitchenAid hand blender to a Salton bag sealer and beyond.
TechCabal
· Jul 10, 2026
One UI 9 features Samsung users need to know
If you own a Galaxy phone or tablet, this update brings new tools for your camera, your lock screen, your security settings, and more.
The Register
· Jul 1, 2026
Purism launches supersized 16-inch laptop for buyers who put privacy before price
Kill switches, Coreboot, and PureOS target the security-conscious with deep pockets
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Related coverage for "The Folks Behind Beloved Hacker Tool Flipper Zero Have a New Device for Focus": Wired — The Busy Bar Is a Gadget to Get People to Leave You Alone. Ars Technica — This former hacker saw the light—and now wants to collect all of it. Decrypt — Fake Mac Clipboard App Delivers New Password-Stealing Malware. Global News — The Curator: 20 viral kitchen gadgets everyone is buying. TechCabal — One UI 9 features Samsung users need to know. The Register — Purism launches supersized 16-inch laptop for buyers who put privacy before price