Topic: Ublock Origin

Clarifications are provided regarding the reported banning of uBlock Origin from the Chrome store, noting it was only a beta build rejection. Additionally, the Safari "fraudulent website warning" issue is discussed; while URLs are sent to Tencent in China, Google's Safe Browsing list is used elsewhere. The hosts express frustration over being included on subjective website blacklists that are difficult to appeal.

Google is reportedly moving to restrict the "uBlock Origin" ad blocker in the Chrome Web Store because of its effectiveness. Meanwhile, Google's Chief of Devices, Rick Osterloh, admitted that homeowners should probably warn guests if smart speakers like Nest or Alexa are active in the house. The hosts suggested "countermeasures" such as giving embarrassing voice commands to a host's smart device.