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technology18 days ago•30 min saved

Engadget’s latest review roundup highlights OpenFit Pro, Nex Playground, Sony A7 V, MSI laptop, and AirTag upgrades

Engadget’s latest review roundup covers five recent tests: Nex Playground is a motion‑tracked family gaming box with a solid library but requires a subscription; Shokz OpenFit Pro delivers effective ambient-noise reduction and comfortable open-ear sound with Dolby Atmos support; MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ is a powerful ultraportable with a bold OLED screen and many ports, but its trackpad is awful, keyboard dull, and the display is limited to 60Hz; Sony A7 V offers fast shooting and excellent image quality with accurate autofocus, though video lags behind rivals and the grip can be uncomfortable; Apple AirTag (2026) is louder with longer range and a more useful Precision Finding feature, but still lacks a keyring hole and its accessories remain pricey. Expert scores accompany each review, ranging from the low 80s to the high 90s, with prices listed for context.

via Engadget|

#apple-airtag #msi-prestige-14-flip-ai #nex-playground

technology24 days ago•7 min saved

This Week in Hi‑Fi and Gadgets: 12 Fresh Releases to Know

Gear Patrol highlights 12 notable new releases from the past week spanning turntable gear, hi‑fi amps, speakers, USB‑C headphones, and premium camera optics—from Sonos’s new streaming amplifier and JBL L100 Classic 80 to Apple’s second‑generation AirTags, plus a slate of premium audio gear (Pro‑Ject Pre Box S3, Sumiko Oriole cartridge, Sennheiser HD 400U, Fosi BT20A Max, Roksan Caspian 4G Pre‑amp and Power Amp, Audeze LCD‑5 with SLAM), a limited‑edition Ruark radiogram, and Leica Noctilux M 35mm F1.2 Asph lens.

via Gear Patrol|

#apple-airtag #audio-gear #headphones

crime1 year ago•2 min saved

Carpenter's AirTag Leads to Recovery of $5M in Stolen Tools

A Virginia carpenter used Apple AirTags to help Maryland police recover 15,000 stolen construction tools worth $3-$5 million, leading to one of the largest theft busts in the region. The carpenter tracked the thieves to a storage facility, prompting a police investigation that uncovered tools stolen from various locations across Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. No suspects have been charged yet, and the case involves around 80 victims.

via Fox Business|

#apple-airtag #construction-tools #crime

travel1 year ago•6 min saved

"Flight Crew-Approved Travel Tech: Apple, Anker, Google, and More"

Flight crew members recommend investing in top-rated travel tech for a comfortable and stress-free journey, including Apple AirTag for keeping track of items, a portable mini humidifier for post-flight hydration, Google Pixel Buds Pro for noise cancellation, Anker portable charger for on-the-go power, and a universal travel adapter for international charging needs.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#anker-portable-charger #apple-airtag #google-pixel-buds-pro

technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"Unconventional Spots for Your Apple AirTags"

CNET suggests unique places to put Apple AirTags beyond the usual items like wallets and keys, including inside a tent when hiking, in a jacket pocket, within luggage, in a laptop bag, and on a bicycle to help prevent loss or theft. The Find My service can be used to locate AirTags within Bluetooth range, and the article also advises against using AirTags on pets.

via CNET|

#apple-airtag #bluetooth-range #find-my-network

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Apple AirTag helps teenager locate stolen bike

A 16-year-old cyclist used an Apple AirTag to locate his lost $12,000 bike at Brussels Airport after it didn't return with him from a flight. Despite frustration and unhelpful responses from the airlines involved, the family eventually found assistance from a customer care agent at Brussels Airport who used the AirTag's location to send the bike back home. United Airlines apologized for the delay and provided travel credits. The teenager was relieved to have his bike back for upcoming training.

via Business Insider|

#airport #apple-airtag #customer-service

travel2 years ago•3 min saved

United Airlines' Baggage Blunders Exposed by Resourceful Customers and AirTags

United Airlines faced embarrassment once again when a passenger's bag went missing, despite her using an Apple AirTag to track its location. The airline initially dismissed her claims, but the AirTag showed that the bag was at the baggage reclaim center in Chicago. Frustrated, the passenger flew to Chicago herself and retrieved her bag within 30 seconds. United Airlines later apologized, reimbursed her miles, and offered a travel credit. This incident highlights the airline's poor customer service and the effectiveness of Apple AirTags in locating lost items.

via PhoneArena|

#apple-airtag #baggage-mishap #customer-service

travel2 years ago•4 min saved

Magician's Lost Bag Found with Apple AirTag After Buying New Ticket

Magician Danny Orleans's bag went missing at Newark Airport, containing $1,500 worth of sound equipment needed for his performance the next day. Using his Apple AirTag, he tracked down his bag on the tarmac and bought a new plane ticket to re-enter the terminal. After spotting his bag through a window, he alerted a United employee who retrieved it. Despite the inconvenience, Orleans made it to his trade show and praised the effectiveness of Apple AirTags in locating his belongings. United Airlines refunded the cost of the extra ticket.

via Business Insider|

#apple-airtag #baggage-mishap #magician

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Spate of Car Robberies in Lincoln Leads to Arrest.

A man armed with a knife attempted to steal a woman's car in the drive-thru of a Taco Bell in Lincoln, Nebraska. He later successfully stole a car from two teens at a nearby Yogurtini. Police were able to track the stolen car using an Apple AirTag and arrested the suspect, 30-year-old Kyle Christen, on suspicion of robbery, attempted robbery, and two counts of using a weapon to commit a felony.

via KLKN|

#apple-airtag #attempted-robbery #crime

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Google's Nest Locator Tag to Challenge Apple's AirTag in Bluetooth Tracking Race"

Google's upcoming tracking device, which will compete with Apple's AirTag, will be called the "Nest Locator Tag" and will use UWB Bluetooth to help users keep track of their belongings. The icon for the device was discovered on an official Google-owned page, and it appears to be a repurposed design from the Nest Secure Tags. An official announcement is expected soon.

via Chrome Unboxed|

#apple-airtag #google #nest-locator-tag

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

NYC fights car thefts with free Apple AirTags.

New York City will distribute 500 free Apple AirTags to residents to combat the rise in car thefts, with a focus on precincts with the highest number of grand larceny auto thefts. The GPS tracking devices can be hidden in a vehicle and will automatically trace it if it is stolen. The AirTags were donated by a local nonprofit, and the NYPD’s Crime Prevention Unit is working on a plan for equitable distribution. Car thefts in the city have risen by over 13% this year, with the 43rd Precinct in The Bronx hit particularly hard.

via New York Post |

#apple-airtag #car-thefts #gps-tracking

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Family Uses Apple AirTag to Catch Bike Thief

A family in California was able to retrieve their stolen $3,000 e-bike with the help of an Apple AirTag tracking device. After placing the device on the bike, the family was able to track it to an apartment complex and confront the thief. The Orange County Sheriff's Office reminded residents to let law enforcement handle stolen item recovery.

via Fox News|

#apple-airtag #california #crime-prevention

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Family Uses Apple AirTag to Catch Bike Thief

A family in California was able to retrieve their stolen $3,000 e-bike with the help of an Apple AirTag tracking device. After placing the AirTag on the bike, the family tracked it to an apartment complex and had a "brief confrontation" with the thief. The Orange County Sheriff's Office reminded residents to let law enforcement handle stolen item recovery.

via Yahoo News|

#apple-airtag #california #e-bike-theft

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Texas man uses Apple AirTag to locate stolen truck and fatally shoot thief.

A man suspected of stealing a truck in San Antonio was shot and killed by the truck's owner after being tracked down using an Apple Airtag. The owners found the truck at a shopping center and decided to confront the suspect before police arrived. One of the owners attempted to confront the suspect, at which point police believe the suspect may have pulled out a firearm. The owner then shot and killed the suspect inside the stolen truck. The man killed was identified as 44-year-old Andrew John Herrera and ruled his death a homicide.

via FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth|

#apple-airtag #crime #homicide

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Apple AirTag leads to deadly confrontation in Texas truck theft case

A man in Texas used an Apple AirTag to track down his stolen truck and allegedly shot the suspected thief dead. The victim, Andrew John Herrera, died of a gunshot wound to the head. Police found bullet casings and two cars with windows shot out at the scene of the confrontation. The incident is still under investigation, and officials have not named the alleged gunman. Apple condemned the use of its technology for violence and emphasized that AirTag was designed to help people locate their personal belongings, not to track people or another person’s property.

via The Independent|

#apple-airtag #crime #gun-violence