POD is the world's first sustainable material privacy case that prevents the audio, visual and location tracking of your cell phone. 

Why do I need the POD?

Cell phones help us communicate rapidly and keep track of our lives - they also track our lives. They are highly engineered devices that are designed to maximize reception, pinpoint our locations, give us directions, recognize speech, faces and more. Cell phones are the perfect surveillance device, that allows the tracking of all who use them. Watch this short video by the ACLU detailing the information that can be learned about a person by just analysing your cell phone's location data:

How does POD work?

The inner fabric used on the POD is a blend of bamboo and conductive silver thread. When your phone is placed inside and the lid is closed, POD creates a
Faraday cage or conductive shield around your phone. This shield causes wireless signals meant for cell phones to pass around the surface of the POD (see illustration below), preventing wireless signals from reaching your phone.

The Impact

POD is a product that provides a solution to issues of privacy,  personal and environmental health. It's the intersection of sustainability, security, privacy and health.

Exterior

All our hemp fabrics/blends meet the following standards

100% Hemp Canvas

An excellent hard wearing, germ fighting fabric, hemp canvas is UV resistant, hypoallergenic and 8 - 10x stronger than cotton. Its growth process requires little to no pesticides and less than 50% of the water needed to produce cotton. Our hemp is also

70/30 Hemp/Silk Blend

The silk blended hemp has all the benefits of the hemp with a silky smooth exterior that is much stronger than conventional silk because of the hemp core.

Interior/Shielding Fabric

Bamboo/Silver Blend

The interior blend of 70% bamboo and 30% silver is the layer that prevents radio waves from reaching your phone. Bamboo is the worlds' fastest land growing plant and does not require intensive pesticides or herbicides. Excellent moisture wicking and germ fighting properties also make it an excellent choice.

Below are some of the prototypes we have designed and tested on the quest for materials that were sustainable and hypoallergenic.

What We Need & What You Get

We need funding to push through the stage of manufacture engineering to determine the lowest possible and final manufacturing cost. We've already invested thousands of dollars into getting the POD to this point.

The POD will be made in California, in a clean and equitable factory that is  certified to produce medical devices. Their level of craft will allow a consistent product that delivers your privacy.

You have the option to be a part of history - ourstory - the beginning of fighting back to control our privacy.

Some stills of the California factory floor where the POD are below.

About The Developer

I'm Preston, I've studied the history of ancient cultures/civilizations and counter intelligence. Most recently I've received my Masters in Regenerative Studies - or sustainable practices. POD is a fusion of my passion, experiences and studies.

Risks

In the past, privacy accessories have not been a product the average person has invested in, largely due to the lack of information on the subject of cell phone surveillance and privacy. On top of this, our choice of sustainable, high quality materials and domestic manufacturing leaves a high overhead cost. It's our final goal to get through the manufacture engineering process and make  the POD available at the lowest possible price.

Other Ways You Can Help PLEASE SHARE!

We are not a large company, by any stretch, but we believe in the power of the individual and the collective. Please share our project with your network and remember to spread love! 

FAQ

Can I still get texts, voice calls, emails etc, when my phone is in the POD?

No - your phone will not transmit or receive any wireless signals or data when placed inside the POD.

Can't I just power down my phone?

No, cell phones can still be accessed and used for surveillance when they are powered off. Most phones today power off on the software level, leaving the power circuit connected.

Why can't I just use "Airplane Mode?"

Airplane mode uses software to prevent your phone from transceiving wireless signals. Software is not the most reliable security measure to rely on - particularly in context of avoiding surveillance. POD guarantees your privacy by creating a privacy wall when you demand it.

Wouldn't removing the battery solve my issues with surveillance?

Not all phones have removable batteries. Further, there are reports that phones can still be located with their batteries removed. The POD requires you only to place your phone in and close the lid.