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AirTag helps Canadian man locate stolen BMW; Know what happened

7Nov

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AirTag helps Canadian man locate stolen BMW; Know what happened

[ad_1] Ever since their emergence, Bluetooth trackers have spurred a bit of controversy over their use. There have been a few instances of these devices, mainly Apple's AirTag, being misused to unknowingly track someone. However, in most cases, they have proven extremely useful by helping people track lost or stolen items like wallets, bikes, cars, safes, and even potted plants and pets, while the police have also used them to catch criminals. Now, another incident has surfaced where AirTag has helped someone locate a stolen car! Here's what happened.AirTag helps locate stolen vehicleAccording to a report by CTVNews, a Canadian man woke up one morning at 6:00 AM to find his BMW missing. The owner, named Saamer Mansoor, had his car stolen out of his brother's driveway. “It was pretty ins...

AirTag hunts down stolen bike, but there is a twist; owner calls it a gift and a curse

18Aug

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AirTag hunts down stolen bike, but there is a twist; owner calls it a gift and a curse

[ad_1] We get to hear so much about the benefits of the Apple AirTag - it has helped numerous people find their lost or stolen belongings. However, we also hear the devastating news that people are getting stalked through the AirTag tracker. However, here we relate a story that has had an odd ending. Recently, in Chicago, a man reported that his motorcycle was stolen, but he was able to track its location through the My Find app as he had hidden an AirTag in the seat. Motorcycle found with AirTagAccording to a 9To5Mac report. the 36-year-old man told NBC Chicago that his motorcycle had been stolen. He told the police that he hid an Apple AirTag beneath his motorcycle seat in response to tales of carjackings and vehicle thefts in the city and that he could now track it through the My Fin...

BIG Leak: Apple can bring the 2nd generation AirTag in 2024; Check details

3Aug

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BIG Leak: Apple can bring the 2nd generation AirTag in 2024; Check details

[ad_1] AirTag is one of the world's most popular Bluetooth trackers that people use to locate their lost or stolen belongings. Now, Apple is working on a second-generation AirTag which would bring more functionality and reliability. In the past, AirTag has been utilized to catch thieves, and even stolen potted plants. All these cases point towards Apple's first Bluetooth tracker being a success, and this has encouraged the Cupertino-based tech giant to develop a second-generation Bluetooth tracker.Second generation AirTagAccording to an X post by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (via MacRumors), Apple has already started the development of the second-generation AirTag. However, it will not release at least until next year. As per the report, the mass production of the second-generation AirTag could...

Apple AirTag hidden in a teddy bear helps catch thief

28Jul

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Apple AirTag hidden in a teddy bear helps catch thief

[ad_1] Over the past few months, there have been several arguments around whether or not Bluetooth trackers like Apple AirTag are misused to track individuals. In response, Google and Apple joined forces to submit an industry specification to combat this problem. However, while this technology can be abused, it also has some benefits too, such as assisting people in keeping a check on lost or stolen items. Now, another unorthodox use case of AirTag has surfaced where it was used to track a criminal who committed burglaries.AirTag helps catch burglarAs per a report by WMBF News, staff at the Sneaky Beagle restaurant in South Carolina, US, said the police tracked a burglar who stole their decoy safe thanks to an AirTag that was inside it. Astonishingly the AirTag was stuffed inside a tedd...

Magician’s AirTag adventure: Awesome trick that conjured up lost luggage

21Jul

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Magician’s AirTag adventure: Awesome trick that conjured up lost luggage

[ad_1] Magician Danny Orleans found himself in a tricky situation during his United Airlines trip from Chicago to Newark, where his bag mysteriously disappeared. However, thanks to his quick thinking and the help of an Apple AirTag, he managed to solve the mystery and recover his valuable belongings. This trick was something that has definitely not been seen before.As reported by Insider, Danny had inserted an AirTag in his bag. It is a nifty little device that helps track items using the Find My app on his phone. Upon landing in Newark, he checked the app on his phone and discovered that the bag had safely arrived with him. But when Danny went to the baggage claim area, his bag was nowhere to be found. The AirTag revealed that it was still sitting on the tarmac in Newark, contradicting...

Google’s AirTag rival gets a BIG upgrade! Know all about Find My Device feature

30Jun

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Google’s AirTag rival gets a BIG upgrade! Know all about Find My Device feature

[ad_1] Google made several key announcements at its annual developer event Google I/O 2023 with a primary focus on artificial intelligence (AI). Moreover, it was revealed that Google was also working on an Apple AirTag rival as well as an advanced upgrade to Find My Device to prevent Bluetooth tracker stalking, with a release date planned for “later this summer”. Currently, Find My Device helps users locate misplaced devices that have location capabilities and are connected to the internet. We finally now have a glimpse of what these new features could look like.Find My DeviceA new logo that resembles other Google logos has popped up on some devices running beta builds of Android, and testers have received emails that their device was found using the new Find My Device network, accordin...

Terrified by Bluetooth trackers? Google reveals location tracker killer

11May

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Terrified by Bluetooth trackers? Google reveals location tracker killer

[ad_1] The use of devices that track location is becoming increasingly popular among people as they help keep track of important personal belongings. Location trackers like Apple's AirTag and Tile assist people in keeping a check on lost or stolen items. However, these gadgets have also been notoriously used for unwanted tracking of individuals. Just a few weeks ago, it was revealed that Apple and Google had joined forces to propose and submit an industry specification that will help combat the misuse of Bluetooth location-tracking devices for unwanted tracking.Now Google, at the Google I/O 2023, announced a big feature coming soon that will aid in combating this misuse of location tracking devices. New Find My Device NetworkGoogle announced that it is currently working on a new Find My...

Crackdown! Apple and Google to jointly combat unwanted tracking of users by Bluetooth devices

2May

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Crackdown! Apple and Google to jointly combat unwanted tracking of users by Bluetooth devices

[ad_1] In a world full of gadgets, yes, every home and office is cluttered by them, location-tracking devices come in handy to help users find personal items like their keys, purse, luggage, and more through crowdsourced finding networks. Shockingly, location-tracking devices can also be misused for unwanted tracking of individuals.To combat this big threat that users face daily, Apple and Google have come together and jointly submitted a proposed industry specification that will help combat the misuse of Bluetooth location-tracking devices for unwanted tracking. "We built AirTag and the Find My network with a set of proactive features to discourage unwanted tracking. This new industry specification builds upon the AirTag protections, and through collaboration with Google results in a c...

AirTag stalking victims unconvinced by Apple fixes

16Feb

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AirTag stalking victims unconvinced by Apple fixes

[ad_1] Conceived as an aid for the absent-minded, AirTag sensors are being diverted towards more sinister ends, with manufacturer Apple facing anger -- and lawsuits -- over their use as a stalking tool.The silver and white gadget the size of a large coin is "an easy way to keep track of your stuff," the Apple website boasts. Customers can attach it to their keys, a wallet or a backpack. When linked to a smartphone app, a $29 AirTag helps users detect their belongings' real-time location in case they get lost -- but the transmitter can also trail the humans carrying those items, sometimes without their knowledge. That's what happened to singer Alison Carney in June 2022, when she found an unknown AirTag in her bag while preparing to go on stage at a concert venue in Chicago.Carney had n...

Apple AirTag finds stolen Toyota Camry car within hours!

13Feb

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Apple AirTag finds stolen Toyota Camry car within hours!

[ad_1] There have been many instances when Apple AirTag helped people to locate their lost or stolen items and yes, many times it has been used unethically to track people. In the latest case, the Apple AirTag has come up trumps by successfully tracking a Toyota Camry car! Yes, an Apple AirTag worth just $29 helped to find the stolen car of a US couple and that too within hours. While the couple was asleep, their car was stolen by thieves. Fortunately, the Apple AirTag was attached to it, which helped to track its location through notifications. The theft was recorded on a doorbell camera, which captured footage of the thieves in the act. One of the thieves even attempted to open the door of a nearby car before making off with the couples' vehicle. "I'm able to pinpoint exac...