# CalyxOS Is (Almost) Back But Is It Any Better?

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Podcast: [This Week in Privacy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-week-in-privacy-6761897)
Published: 2026-05-09T00:24:02+00:00
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## Resource

After an extended break - CalyxOS has come back and released test builds of Android 16 for their supported devices, Disneyland is using facial recognition software in their parks, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security compelled Google to share data about Canadians because of social media posts and much more! Join us for this Week In Privacy #52! (00:00) - Intro (00:37) - Start of podcast (01:23) - CalyxOS progress report - our test build with Android 16 is here (25:31) - Canvas login portals hacked in mass Shiny Hunters extortion campaign (40:36) - Site updates (50:08) - Google Chrome been silently pushing 4GB AI model to your device asking (01:13:29) - Microsoft Edge keeps all saved passwords unencrypted (01:22:12) - Forum updates (01:56:55) - Q&A (02:31:19) - Outro ★ Support this podcast ★

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