The Flipper One may be the ultimate Linux PC for hackers in 2026 - and I'm excited

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• The Flipper Zero is a versatile, beginner-friendly hacking tool.
• The Flipper One adds power and Linux for more advanced use.
• Wi-Fi is built in, but NFC, RFID, and sub-GHz are removed.

Without doubt, my favorite gadget from the past few years has been the Flipper Zero -- a pocket-sized Swiss Army knife that grants its owner access to a digital world otherwise off-limits. 

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By using its cutesy pixel-art dolphin interface, even complete newbies to hacking can immediately start reading, copying, and even emulating RFID, NFC, radio remotes, iButtons, and digital keycards. It even includes its own GPIO interface for direct, wired access to ...