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Re:Feds Got Warrants to Use Fake Cell Towers to Hunt Down Do... by mmooss on Monday October 12, 2026 @02:50PM (#50061012)
> Literally just airplane mode.

Almost everyone needs a solution that allows them to send and receive communication, including using the Internet, at arbitrary places and times.

> (Cape)

Cape is cofounded by Palantir alums; national security agencies are their main market. That doesn't condemn them - and it may speak to technical chops and requirements - though people should be informed so they can make their own decisions.

> They also donate 100k/year to GrapheneOS

Their valuation, as of this past March, is $900M [0]. GrapheneOS is mostly silent about donors and any arrangments with them, afaict.

[0] https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2026/03/19/ex-pa...

Re:Feds Got Warrants to Use Fake Cell Towers to Hunt Down Do... by johndoylecape on Monday October 12, 2026 @04:07PM (#50062232)
I appreciate this even handed take! Thanks
Re:Feds Got Warrants to Use Fake Cell Towers to Hunt Down Do... by inemesitaffia on Monday October 12, 2026 @05:24PM (#50063258)
Valuation has nothing to do with cash.