Qualcomm is developing a new tech called XPAN that allows wireless earbuds to seamlessly switch from Bluetooth to Wi-Fi, extending their range and potentially enabling listening from anywhere in the world via Wi-Fi access points, with minimal latency and support for lossless audio, aiming to improve user experience and reduce range limitations of current wireless earbuds.
Chipolo has launched rechargeable versions of its item trackers, the LOOP and CARD, with a six-month battery life, extended Bluetooth range, and eco-friendly features, offering a competitive alternative to AirTags and emphasizing sustainability and market diversity.
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.