Topic: F Droid

In the "Off The Grid" (OTG) segment, Adam Curry discusses Lineage OS, an Android-based operating system stripped of Google services. He recommends using the F-Droid store for open-source apps and the FOSS browser for privacy. The segment warns against the new contact tracing systems being integrated into Apple and Google devices.

A new hardened, Google-free Android operating system is being tested to prevent app-to-app communication and tracking. The OS features network switches for individual apps and randomly changes the device's MAC address on every connection. It utilizes open-source repositories like F-Droid and K9 Mail to maintain a high level of user privacy.

Several community-led initiatives are highlighted, including Scott McKenzie's new short story "Death by Autopen" and the release of No Agenda Droid 2.0 on Android platforms. The app now includes a live stream schedule and a jingle board. Additionally, a new URL forward, climateinequality.com, is praised for its satirical take on global climate politics.

The hosts read a series of donations from Fort Worth, Toronto, and various locations in Ontario. Thomas Cantrell Jr. is recognized, and a donor mentions using savings from canceling a Droid data plan to support the show. The hosts continue to acknowledge the "freeloading douchebags" who have finally decided to contribute.