New York's Mayoral Inauguration bans Raspberry Pi and Flipper Zero — devices join explosives, guns, drones, and beach balls on prohibited items list

New York City's upcoming mayoral inauguration has added Raspberry Pi and Flipper Zero devices to its list of prohibited items, alongside explosives, guns, drones, and beach balls. While the rationale behind banning these devices is not explicitly stated, concerns about their potential misuse for nefarious purposes are raised. Despite the ban, other similar devices like laptops with more capabilities are not prohibited. The decision to include these tech items on the list has sparked discussions about the specificity of the terms used and the need for clearer descriptions of prohibited items based on their intended use rather than brand names.