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AirTag Price Drop on Amazon Lets You Stock Up for Travel and Everyday Essentials
technology1 month ago

AirTag Price Drop on Amazon Lets You Stock Up for Travel and Everyday Essentials

Amazon is discounting Apple AirTag (2nd generation) singles to $24 and four-packs to $79.99, hitting all-time lows for the four-pack and a rare low for a single. AirTag trackers use Find My to locate items, offer a louder chime, support location sharing with trusted people, and run about a year on a replaceable battery; accessories are sold separately. It’s a strong moment to buy one or stock up before travel season, though tracking depends on nearby Apple devices.

Prime Day luggage that actually lasts through TSA and travel chaos
shopping3 months ago

Prime Day luggage that actually lasts through TSA and travel chaos

The New York Post curates 28 Prime Day luggage deals—ranging from hard‑sided spinners to softside sets and carry‑ons—from brands like Samsonite, Travelpro, Swissgear, Coolife and more. The guide notes you must be an Amazon Prime member to access these exclusive discounts (with a 30‑day free trial available) and the team uses price history tools to verify savings and avoid regular pricing. Deals span multiple sizes and include travel accessories, with features like TSA locks and expansion to help travelers navigate airports and holidays.

AirTags Put Airlines’ Lost-Luggage Claims to the Test
technology4 months ago

AirTags Put Airlines’ Lost-Luggage Claims to the Test

A Delta passenger used an Apple AirTag to show a missing bag wasn’t where the airline claimed, a story that went viral on X and Reddit as travelers recount luggage mixups. Posts describe bags appearing on different belts or airports and, in some cases, being couriered to hotels after escalation. While some blame human error rather than deceit, the broader takeaway is that AirTags are increasingly used to track baggage, with airlines like Delta allowing passengers to integrate the tech into luggage monitoring and streamline retrieval.

Waymo Driverless Car Leaves Passenger Stranded at California Airport, Luggage Left Behind
technology5 months ago

Waymo Driverless Car Leaves Passenger Stranded at California Airport, Luggage Left Behind

Di Jin’s first ride in a driverless Waymo to San Jose airport ended with the car driving off after he tried to access luggage locked in the trunk, leaving him at the terminal with no clothes or work materials; Waymo later said the luggage was recovered at a depot and offered two free rides or shipping costs, a proposal Jin rejected, highlighting the growing pains of autonomous travel as regulators move to police autonomous taxis.

Apple's iOS 18.2 Enhances Lost Luggage Tracking with New Find My Feature
technology1 year ago

Apple's iOS 18.2 Enhances Lost Luggage Tracking with New Find My Feature

Apple's upcoming iOS 18.2 update will introduce a new feature allowing users to share the location of lost items tracked by AirTags with third parties, such as airlines or trusted individuals. This feature, accessible through the Find My app, will generate a temporary link that can be opened on non-Apple devices, enabling airline staff to assist in locating lost luggage. The shared link will expire after one week or once the item is recovered, and users can also share contact information to facilitate communication.