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Apple is Reportedly Testing New AirTag with U2 UWB Chip for 2025
Apple is working on new AirTag with better ultra wide-band chip for 2025. It could also come in new shapes and formfactors.
Pennsylvania To Crack Whip on AirTag Secret Tracking Under Anti-Stalking Laws
Pennsylvania is inching closer to criminalize unauthorized tracking, as its House of Representatives voted 199-1 to outlaw secret tracking using AirTags, etc.
Apple AirTag Helps California Man Recover His Stolen BMW
An Apple AirTag coupled with a dash cam became a lifesaver for a California couple, as it helped them track down the thief who stole their BMW.
How To Remove and Replace The Battery in Your AirTag
Learn how to replace your AirTag’s battery when it runs out of juice so you don’t miss out on item tracking features.
How to Share AirTag and Find My Device with Family & Others
In the iOS 17 beta, Apple introduced an AirTag sharing feature. Find out how to share AirTag and Find My Device with family and others.
Apple's New People Person and Good Tech for Your Good Dog - TMO Daily Observations 2023-02-09
Apple has hired a new Chief of People. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts talk about who she is, and consider some of her roles. Plus – AirTag is not the best solution for keeping track of your dog. Jeff has a few fit-for-purpose suggestions.
Much Better Dog Tracker Options Than Apple’s AirTag
Folks have been using Apple’s AirTag on their pets. That has several dangers. Check out one of these dog tracker alternatives to the AirTag.
Lower iPhone Prices? You know what THAT means... - TMO Daily Observations 2023-02-07
Lots of Monday headlines said that Apple had cut the price of iPhone 14 Pro in China. But did it? And if not, who did and why’d they do it? TMO managing editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk that over. Plus a tale of lost luggage three-months in the making, undone by an AirTag.
You A.R. What You Eat - TMO Daily Observations 2023-02-01
Apple has a new augmented reality idea for counting calories. But is it for an iPhone or a headset? TMO writer Nick deCourville joins Ken to talk that over. Plus a public service announcement from The Wall Street Journal that has nothing to do with man’s money, and everything to do with man’s best friend.
Improvements in iPhone 14 Pro Supply and Free Stuff on Apple TV+ to Ring In the New Year
iPhone 14 Pros are easier to get, but some aren’t sure it’ll stay that way. There’s also a few free shows to ring in the new year.
Way More Than Zero COVID and Slow AirTag Info - TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-21
With the closed loop broken and zero-COVID restrictions lifted, iPhone City workers are reportedly making iPhones while suffering with COVID – sometimes by choice, sometimes as directed by management. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken puzzle over the issue. Then, why the slow walk on AirTag info? And why can’t we prompt them to update?
Apple AirTag's Safety Features Stop Stalking Attempts of Iowa Man
Apple’s AirTag safety features foiled several attempts of an Iowa man to stalk a woman he claimed to be his wife.
Amazon Offers Almost 20% Off Apple AirTag, More Deals
Keeping up with the latest Amazon deals, we see a 4-pack of the Apple AirTag steeply discounted. There’s also great prices on Blue mics.
Mega Fight Over the Metaverse - TMO Daily Observations 2022-10-14
On the heels of announcing a new mixed reality headset, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is swinging hard at Apple’s mixed reality headset (which isn’t real yet). TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken discuss the Meta and Apple metaverse stances. Plus, following up on physical media and Lufthansa’s back and forth on bag trackers.
Lufthansa and AirTag and Safety and Fear - TMO Daily Observations 2022-10-12
Have you been following the Lufthansa/AirTag messaging confusion? Mac Geek Gab co-host Dave Hamilton has and he will fill us in. Plus, Dave and Ken play armchair psychologists: Is Apple selling fear or safety? And is there a difference?
Lufthansa Bans AirTag For All the Wrong Reasons
Faced with growing embarrassment over lost luggage found with the AirTag, one airline is going to far as to ban the item tracker.
AirTag Helps Police Tracks Down Missing Luggage Stolen by Airline Subcontractor
An Apple AirTag placed inside a traveler’s luggage helped police track down the airport employee who allegedly stole it.
Researchers Discover Way to Clone, Reprogram Apple AirTag
Using inexpensive, readily-available electronics, researchers have proven its possible to clone or even reprogram an Apple AirTag.
Advanced Wireless Threat Detector Now Helps Locate Unwanted Nearby Apple AirTags
A tool used by law enforcement to find GPS trackers has been updated to also locate unwanted Apple AirTags and other new trackers.
Australian Photographer Able to Recover $7,000 in Stolen Gear Thanks to AirTags
A photographer from Australia was able to recover $7,000 in stolen gear thanks to the use of Apple AirTags.
Tennessee Family Visiting Disney World Says Unidentified Apple AirTag Tracked Them For Hours
A family from Columbia, Tennessee stated that they were tracked by an unidentified Apple AirTag for hours at Disney World.
Stop Selling the AirTag Immediately, Privacy Advocate Urges Apple
The accessory may be great for finding lost items, but it’s just too dangerous to personal safety. Apple should stop selling the AirTag.
Google Might Be Preparing to Enter the Bluetooth Tracker Detection Market
Google could be preparing to enter the Bluetooth tracker detection scene by building scanning capabilities into Android.