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Hidden AirTag Evidence Fuels Illicit AI Book-Scanning Allegations
technology6 days ago

Hidden AirTag Evidence Fuels Illicit AI Book-Scanning Allegations

A hidden AirTag found in a shipment of rare books is said to have led investigators to an Amazon facility where books are sliced from their bindings and scanned for use in AI training, supporting long-standing suspicions that some bulk used-book orders are intended to feed AI systems without author consent or payment; the 404 Media investigation—which is paywalled—alleges this practice is underway and highlights legal and IP gaps as laws struggle to keep pace with AI-enabled text collection.

via 9to5Mac|
#ai-training#airtag#amazon
AirTag Trace Unearths Amazon’s Hidden Book Scanning for AI Training
technology7 days ago

AirTag Trace Unearths Amazon’s Hidden Book Scanning for AI Training

A 404 Media investigation tracked a shipment of a scarce, pre-ISBN book to Amazon’s LAS8 facility in Las Vegas and uncovered a separate operation, VGT3, where workers cut spines and scan pages—likely to train AI models—tracked by an AirTag inserted into the book. Amazon says it buys books to develop its products, but hasn’t confirmed the use, and the piece places the finding in a broader history of investigative tracking and a 2025 fair-use ruling on digitizing bound volumes.

via GeekWire|
#ai-training#airtag#amazon
Tracker Showdown: Pixel Tag vs AirTag vs Galaxy SmartTag2
technology8 days ago

Tracker Showdown: Pixel Tag vs AirTag vs Galaxy SmartTag2

Three trackers—Pixel Tag, AirTag, and Galaxy SmartTag2—are compared on price, design, battery life, and how they locate items. Each works best within its own ecosystem: AirTag uses Apple’s Find My network, Pixel Tag relies on Android Find Hub and UWB, and SmartTag2 uses Samsung’s SmartThings Find; cross-ecosystem support is limited. If you’re in the Apple ecosystem, AirTag is the pick; Samsung Galaxy users should opt for SmartTag2; other Android users get Pixel Tag (with November 11 availability); third-party options exist for slimmer wallets.

via Gizmochina|
#airtag#find-my-network#galaxy-smarttag2
Airtag Trail Suggests Amazon Destroys Rare Books for AI Training
technology8 days ago

Airtag Trail Suggests Amazon Destroys Rare Books for AI Training

A 404 Media investigation, aided by an Airtag placed in a rare book, traces bulk orders of rare volumes to an Amazon AI training facility in Las Vegas where staff reportedly tear books from their spines to scan pages for frontier AI models; Amazon says it buys books to develop products, but critics warn that destroying rare texts raises ethical concerns and could erode access to valuable literature.

via arstechnica.com|
#ai-training#airtag#amazon
Google Unveils Pixel Tag with UWB and Channel Sounding to Challenge AirTag
technology12 days ago

Google Unveils Pixel Tag with UWB and Channel Sounding to Challenge AirTag

Google introduced the Pixel Tag, a white, IP67-rated tracker that uses Ultra Wideband and Bluetooth Channel Sounding for centimeter-level tracking and works with Google’s Find My Device ecosystem. Full features require Android 16+, Bluetooth 6.0, and a device with UWB; Pixel 11 devices and Pixel Watch 5 will have full functionality, while older Pixel generations get limited Bluetooth tracking. Priced at $29 for a single or $99 for a four-pack, it launches November 11. The Pixel Tag positions Google to compete with AirTag and other trackers within its own ecosystem.

via PCMag|
#airtag#bluetooth-channel-sounding#google
Google's Pixel Tag debuts at $29 to challenge AirTag
technology13 days ago

Google's Pixel Tag debuts at $29 to challenge AirTag

Google today unveiled the Pixel Tag, its first item tracker. Made of stainless steel and IP67-rated for water and dust resistance, it includes a built-in speaker and an on-device button. It uses Bluetooth and Ultra Wideband for precise finding and relies on Google's Find Hub network of over a billion Android devices to locate items, with cross-platform alerts for iPhone users. The Pixel Tag will cost $29 for a single tag or $99 for a four-pack and launches in November 2026.

via MacRumors|
#airtag#android#find-hub
Pixel Tag: Four features Google must nail to beat AirTag
technology20 days ago

Pixel Tag: Four features Google must nail to beat AirTag

A tech writer argues that Google’s rumored Pixel Tag could rival Apple’s AirTag only if Google borrows four key features: Precision Finding via ultra-wideband (UWB) for directional locating; a robust, crowdsourced Find Hub network that works automatically like Find My; a replaceable battery for long-term convenience; and a built-in lanyard hole for easy attachment. With Pixel Pro phones already supporting UWB, Google should integrate these capabilities, ensuring Find Hub runs seamlessly across devices to truly compete with AirTag.

via Android Authority|
#airtag#bluetooth-tracker#find-hub
Unlock Your Apple Watch: 10 Features You Should Enable
technology1 month ago

Unlock Your Apple Watch: 10 Features You Should Enable

The article outlines 10 essential Apple Watch features to enable for better health insights, customization, and daily convenience, including Sleep Focus, automatic Watch Face changes via Focus, pausing/customizing workouts, Type to Siri, refined notification permissions, Precision Finding with AirTag, customizable Control Center, Walkie-Talkie, and Apple Pay setup.

via bgr.com|
#airtag#apple-watch#notifications
Apple Deals Persist: Prime Day Prices Live on MacBooks, AirPods, AirTag This Weekend
technology1 month ago

Apple Deals Persist: Prime Day Prices Live on MacBooks, AirPods, AirTag This Weekend

Prime Day discounts remain on Amazon through the weekend, with record-low prices on select Apple products: MacBook Pro M5 Pro/M5 Max models (various configurations and prices), AirPods 4 at $99, AirPods Pro 3 at $199, AirTag 2 priced at $24 for a 1-pack or $89 for a 4-pack, and all-time-low prices on Apple Watch Series 11. MacRumors notes these deals (affiliate links may apply) and also points readers to its Apple Deals roundup for more bargains and a deals newsletter signup.

via MacRumors|
#airpods#airtag#apple
Prime Day Booms Apple Deals: AirPods, Watch, AirTag, and More
technology2 months ago

Prime Day Booms Apple Deals: AirPods, Watch, AirTag, and More

Amazon Prime Day 2026 brings time‑sensitive discounts on Apple gear with all-time lows on AirPods products (AirPods Max 2 at $399, AirPods 4 at $99, AirPods Pro 3 at $189.99), AirTag 2 from $24 (1‑pack) and $89 (4‑pack), Apple Watch Ultra 3 at $649, Apple Watch Series 11 and SE 3 at post‑discount prices, and notable reductions on MacBook Air, iPad Air, and iPad models. Deals are moving quickly and require an Amazon Prime membership; MacRumors will continue updating with the latest bargains.

via MacRumors|
#airpods#airtag#apple