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Security researchers have identified a vulnerability in Tile's tracking devices where lack of encryption and weak security measures could allow stalkers to track victims and intercept data, raising privacy concerns despite Tile's recent improvements. The flaw involves the anti-theft mode and unencrypted data transmission, making it easier for bad actors to link MAC addresses to specific devices, undermining user safety and privacy.
Users love the compact Tile Bluetooth trackers for their ease of use, durability, and features like a built-in loop, reverse sound, and emergency SOS, which help reduce stress and save time by easily locating misplaced belongings. They are highly rated, water-resistant, have a long battery life, and are compatible with both iOS and Android, making them a popular choice for keeping track of keys, bags, and other valuables.
Tile is not currently working on a compatible tracker for Google's Find My Device network, despite being previously mentioned as a partner. The company is focusing on integrating its technology into the Life360 map and providing a cross-platform solution for locating people, pets, and things. Google's Find My Device network, which relies on Bluetooth proximity, has gone live in the US and Canada with support from various brands, but Tile's compatible tracker is notably absent from the list.
Uneven floor or wall tiles can be a major eyesore, but ripping them out isn't always an option. If the lippage is minor, you can try grinding the edge down with a hand sander or creating a "ramp" of extra grout. Before attempting either method, measure the lippage to determine if it exceeds professional standards.
Apple and Google have jointly submitted a proposed specification to combat stalking using devices like AirTag or Tile trackers. The specification has been developed based on feedback from a range of device manufacturers as well as safety and advocacy groups. Samsung, Tile, Chipolo, Eufy, and Pebblebee have all expressed support for the specification. The proposed standard is intended to make it easier for a wide range of devices to be used in stopping unwanted tracking, both in terms of trackers that are more easily detected and a wider range of other devices facilitating their detection.
Tile has released a Bluetooth tracker for cats that combines a Tile Sticker with a silicone collar attachment. However, the product doesn't offer any exciting new functionality and looks like a DIY pet tracker. Tile missed an opportunity to compete with AirTags, which are often used for pet tracking despite their flaws. Tile for Cats only targets cats and doesn't offer the same reach as AirTags. Tile should develop something to expand its network, especially with hints of Google-brand Bluetooth trackers arriving soon.
Tile is now offering a cat-tracking bundle that includes a Sticker tracker and a new collar attachment to keep tabs on your pet. The Sticker tracker can be detected from 250 feet away and has a built-in battery that can last for three years. The Tile for Cats accessory comes in black and white and costs $40, which is a good deal considering the tracker by itself normally costs $30. However, the overall look of the accessory still seems a bit bulky and the silicone material of the collar attachment might be a fur-sticking annoyance.
Tile has launched a new pet-finding accessory called Tile for Cats, which combines its Bluetooth-equipped Tile Sticker with a silicone attachable that slides onto a cat's collar. The product fits snugly against a cat's neck, works up to a range of 250 feet and is designed to track indoor movements. The accessory kit costs $40 and comes in black or white. Cat owners don't need a Tile Premium subscription to use the kit, but if you have a Life360 account, anyone in your group can scan the map and track the family cat down.
Tile has launched a $40 Tile for Cats tracker, which is a modified version of the Tile Sticker with a silicon collar attachment and 250 foot Bluetooth range. The tracker is designed for indoor use only and offers AI assistant integration with Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant. The battery lasts for three years, and the attachment is water-resistant and compatible with most cat collars.
Tile has launched a new cat-tracking tag that attaches to a cat's collar and lasts up to three years. The tracker has a 250-foot range and works with Android and iOS devices. It also integrates with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant. The package comes with a Tile sticker and a collar attachment and is compatible with almost all standard cat collars. This is Tile's first foray into pet products and offers an inexpensive Bluetooth-based tracking solution for cats that don't venture out much.
Mathematicians have discovered a new 13-sided shape called "The hat" that can completely cover a surface without ever creating a repeated pattern, making it an aperiodic tile. The shape was discovered by an amateur mathematician and a professor at the University of Waterloo in Canada. The finding has created quite a stir since its release in late March and could be significant across other fields of research, according to experts. The shape is publicly available and not going to be copyrighted.