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New York City's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has issued a list of prohibited items for his inauguration celebration, explicitly banning both the Flipper Zero and Raspberry Pi devices. The official event FAQ, as reported by Adafruit and covered by multiple sources, lists these devices alongside other restricted items such as explosives, weapons, drones, and laser pointers. The Flipper Zero and Raspberry Pi are the only computing devices specifically named, rather than being covered by a general electronics or wireless device category, highlighting particular concern over their potential misuse.
The Flipper Zero is a multi-radio, battery-powered device popular among security researchers and hobbyists for testing and learning about wireless protocols, but it has also drawn scrutiny from authorities due to its capabilities for RFID and NFC emulation, which could be used for unauthorized access or disruption. Similarly, the Raspberry Pi, a versatile single-board computer, is capable of running a wide range of software and can be used for penetration testing or other technical activities. The explicit ban reflects growing apprehension about the use of such devices at large public events, with officials aiming to prevent potential cyber or physical security incidents, even as some in the tech community argue that such restrictions may be ineffective or overly broad.
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Organizers for Zohran Mamdani’s 2026 New York City mayoral inauguration block party published a prohibited-items list that explicitly bans Flipper Zero devices and Raspberry Pi computers, alongside items such as weapons, explosives, drones, and laser pointers. The move drew attention because these devices were singled out by name rather than covered under broader categories.
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