What Is Flipper Zero and Why Did Amazon Ban It?

April 12, 2023

The Amazon marketplace recently banned a device called Flipper Zero. This dolphin-themed device looks a bit like a toy, and in some ways, it acts like a toy. But in the eyes of Amazon, Flipper Zero is a dangerous product that should be kept away from the public—why?

Check our top story to learn all about Flipper Zero, a trendy new device that feels like a Tamagotchi but promotes “illegal activity.”

Other Highlights:

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• Windows is changing how you take screenshots.
• All of the Star Trek movies are now available in 4K HDR, including the good ones.
• … and more!

-Andrew

What if you combined the classic and cute concept of a Tamagotchi pet toy with the capabilities of Sci-Fi hacker devices? You know the type, hold it up, and it just does the hacking, ignoring all reality. Well, you’d almost get the Flipper Zero, a very real product that Amazon banned from its store. Read More »

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