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Apple's AirTag 2 Finds Lost Items 50% Farther Away
InnovationJan 27

Apple's AirTag 2 Finds Lost Items 50% Farther Away

Apple's updated AirTag can now help you locate your lost keys, wallet, or luggage from 50% farther away thanks to a new chip. The tiny tracking device also got a louder speaker to make finding your missing items less frustrating.

Ars Technica2 min read
Apple Watch Hack Finds Lost Items Without Your iPhone
InnovationFeb 5

Apple Watch Hack Finds Lost Items Without Your iPhone

A tech YouTuber just revealed a hidden Apple Watch feature that lets you precision-track AirTags from your wrist. Most users have no idea it exists because Apple never explains how to set it up.

Google News - Technology2 min read
Woman Tracks Lost Suitcase to Auction House, Gets It Back
Acts of KindnessJul 4

Woman Tracks Lost Suitcase to Auction House, Gets It Back

When Helen Stringer's luggage went missing at Sydney Airport, an Apple AirTag led her on a 10-month journey that ended at an auction house. Her persistence paid off in a surprising reunion with her belongings. #

Stuff NZ3 min read
Tracked Sneakers Reveal How Charity Donations Really Work
Community HeroesMar 21

Tracked Sneakers Reveal How Charity Donations Really Work

A German influencer placed an AirTag in donated sneakers and discovered they traveled 800 kilometers across five countries before appearing at a Bosnian market. His experiment is pushing charities to be more transparent about where donations actually go.

Google: charity donation3 min read
Sneaker Tracking Pushes Red Cross Toward Transparency
Community HeroesMar 20

Sneaker Tracking Pushes Red Cross Toward Transparency

A German influencer hid an AirTag in donated sneakers and watched them travel 800 kilometers to a Bosnian market. His experiment sparked a long-overdue conversation about how charities handle donations.

Google: charity donation3 min read
New $60 Tracker Alerts Loved Ones in Emergencies
InnovationApr 13

New $60 Tracker Alerts Loved Ones in Emergencies

A keystone-sized safety device tracks your belongings like an AirTag but also sounds a 130-decibel alarm and texts your location to trusted contacts when pulled apart. The Halo gives anyone navigating unsafe situations a discreet way to call for help without touching their phone.

New Atlas2 min read
Energizer's New Batteries Turn Blue If Kids Swallow Them
InnovationMay 7

Energizer's New Batteries Turn Blue If Kids Swallow Them

Energizer just released coin batteries that won't burn children's throats if swallowed and turn saliva bright blue to alert parents. With over 3,500 kids swallowing these batteries in the US each year, this innovation could save lives.

Engadget2 min read
Lost Stuffed Cat Found After Boston Marathon Search
Acts of KindnessApr 23

Lost Stuffed Cat Found After Boston Marathon Search

A three-year-old's beloved stuffed cat disappeared in the Boston Marathon crowd, sparking a community-wide search that ended with a heartwarming reunion. One dedicated volunteer combed the streets late at night to bring Sarah the stuffed cat back home.

Google: lost found reunited2 min read
New Halo Tracker Adds 130-Decibel Siren for Safety
InnovationApr 7

New Halo Tracker Adds 130-Decibel Siren for Safety

Pebblebee just launched a device that tracks your lost keys and could save your life. The Halo tracker includes a pull-apart alarm that blasts a 130-decibel siren and sends your location to emergency contacts.

The Verge2 min read
Energizer Creates Burn-Safe Batteries for Kids
SolutionsMay 6

Energizer Creates Burn-Safe Batteries for Kids

Every year, thousands of children swallow coin batteries, risking life-threatening chemical burns within hours. Energizer just launched the world's first batteries that eliminate that deadly risk.

The Verge2 min read
Japan's New Anti-Stalking Law Sees First Arrest in Kobe
SolutionsFeb 20

Japan's New Anti-Stalking Law Sees First Arrest in Kobe

Japan just prosecuted its first case under a new law that bans hiding tracking devices on people without consent. The swift action shows the country is serious about protecting people from tech-enabled stalking.

Japan Times2 min read
Boy Reunited With Lost Stuffed Dog at Minneapolis Airport
Acts of KindnessJun 24

Boy Reunited With Lost Stuffed Dog at Minneapolis Airport

An 11-year-old boy got his beloved stuffed dog back after Minneapolis airport police tracked it down using security footage and social media clues. The toy, named after his childhood pet who passed away, had been missing for four anxious days.

Google: lost found reunited3 min read