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AirTag helps Canadian man locate stolen BMW; Know what happened
7Nov By adminNo Comments
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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...
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AirTag hunts down stolen bike, but there is a twist; owner calls it a gift and a curse
18Aug By adminNo Comments
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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...
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Apple AirTag hidden in a teddy bear helps catch thief
28Jul By adminNo Comments
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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...
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Stalkers beware! Google just launched new tracking alert over AirTag misuse
28Jul By adminNo Comments
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Stalkers beware! Google just launched new tracking alert over AirTag misuse

[ad_1] In a bid to enhance user safety, Google recently unveiled an innovative feature aimed at alerting Android users about potential stalking threats posed by unfamiliar Bluetooth trackers, particularly AirTags. Many cases have shown that stalkers are misusing trackers like AirTags to stalk their victims.Starting today, Android smartphones will automatically issue alerts when an unknown Bluetooth tracker is detected in close proximity to the device owner. If the tracker appears to be traveling with the user, a notification will be triggered, allowing users to view the last known location of the tracker on a map. Additionally, a "Play sound" option will enable the user to make the tracker emit a sound, aiding in its discovery, according to a MacRumors report. In-Depth Information and M...
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