Groink2d ago

The reporting of this (and the actions of the influencer) is at best naive. At worst, it is rage baiting. I think it is typical of affluent or even just "people of means", who think that peoplewho are in need should be grateful for receiving their junk instead of, y'know, being able to get food or into programs that will help them long term.

Organizations that collect donations and turn it into liquidity to fund more immediate needs is NOT a grift.

#AppleAirTag #RedCross #donations

https://www.thewestsidejournal.com/he-donated-sneakers-to-the-red-cross-and-tracked-them-with-an-airtag-the-organization-was-forced-to-explain-itself/

He donated sneakers to the Red Cross and tracked them with an AirTag, the organization was forced to explain itself

When German influencer Moe dropped a pair of sneakers into a Red Cross donation bin in Starnberg, Bavaria, he had secretly hidden something inside them — an Apple AirTag tracking device. What followed was a revealing cross-European journey that raised serious questions about how charitable donations are really handled. The…

thewestsidejournal.com
The Daily PerspectiveMar 1

Xiaomi Enters Bluetooth Tracker Market With Keyring-Ready Tag

#Xiaomi #BluetoothTracker #AusTech #AusNews #AppleAirTag #ConsumerTech

https://thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-01-xiaomi-enters-bluetooth-tracker-market-with-keyring-ready-tag-aaf483aa

Xiaomi Enters Bluetooth Tracker Market With Keyring-Ready Tag

Xiaomi's first Bluetooth tracker features a built-in keyring loop and cross-platform support. Here's what Australian consumers should know.

The Daily Perspective
c't MagazinFeb 13

AirTag 2 ausprobiert: Dreimal so viel Reichweite wie der Vorgänger | c't 3003

AirTag 2 vs. AirTag 1 vs. Moto Tag: c't 3003 testet die Reichweite der Nahbereichsuche unter realen Bedingungen. Der Unterschied ist enorm.

https://www.heise.de/news/AirTag-2-ausprobiert-Dreimal-so-viel-Reichweite-wie-der-Vorgaenger-c-t-3003-11176371.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#AppleAirTag #ct #Entertainment #IT #Journal #Woist #news

AirTag 2 im Praxistest: 50 Meter statt 15 – ein echter Gamechanger | c't 3003

AirTag 2 vs. AirTag 1 vs. Moto Tag: c't 3003 testet die Reichweite der Nahbereichsuche unter realen Bedingungen. Der Unterschied ist enorm.

heise online
NewsletterTFFeb 13

Apple's Second-Generation AirTag Enhances Tracking with Improved Range and Apple Watch Precision Finding

https://newsletter.tf/apple-airtag-2-tracking-range-sound/

Apple's new AirTag has better tracking range, a louder sound, and works with more Apple Watches.

#AppleAirTag, #ItemTracker, #FindMy, #TechNews, #Gadgets

NewsletterTFFeb 13

New Apple AirTag Helps You Find Things Better

Apple has released a new version of its AirTag. This second AirTag can help you find lost items from farther away. It also makes a louder sound to help you hear it. Some Apple Watches can now help you find your AirTag too.

https://newsletter.tf/apple-airtag-2-tracking-range-sound/

#AppleAirTag, #ItemTracker, #FindMy, #TechNews, #Gadgets

New Apple AirTag Helps You Find Things Better

Apple's second AirTag is here with better range and sound. Find your lost items more easily with new features on iPhone and Apple Watch.

Mac & iFeb 6

Apple AirTag 2: Nicht nur zum Gut-finden | Mac & i-Podcast

Apple hat die populären Tracker aufgemöbelt – mit sinnvollen wie fragwürdigen Änderungen. Wir ordnen ein, wo die Technik steht und welche Risiken bleiben.

https://www.heise.de/news/Apple-AirTag-2-Nicht-nur-zum-Gut-finden-Mac-i-Podcast-11168627.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#Apple #AppleAirTag #IT #MaciPodcast #Mobiles #news

Apple AirTag 2: Nicht nur zum Gut-finden | Mac & i-Podcast

Apple hat die populären Tracker aufgemöbelt – mit sinnvollen wie fragwürdigen Änderungen. Wir ordnen ein, wo die Technik steht und welche Risiken bleiben.

heise online
heise online EnglishFeb 3

AirTags 2: No compatibility with macOS 15 and iOS 18

Those who use the "Find My" app on Sequoia Macs will not see the AirTags 2. The same applies to iPhones with iOS 18.

https://www.heise.de/en/news/AirTags-2-No-compatibility-with-macOS-15-and-iOS-18-11163663.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#Apple #AppleAirTag #Mobiles #news

AirTags 2: No compatibility with macOS 15 and iOS 18

Those who use the "Find My" app on Sequoia Macs will not see the AirTags 2. The same applies to iPhones with iOS 18.

heise online
Mac & iFeb 3

AirTags 2: Keine Kompatibilität zu macOS 15 und iOS 18

Wer die „Wo ist?“-App auf Sequoia-Macs nutzt, bekommt die AirTags 2 nicht angezeigt. Gleiches gilt für iPhones mit iOS 18.

https://www.heise.de/news/AirTags-2-Keine-Kompatibilitaet-zu-macOS-15-und-iOS-18-11161215.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#Apple #AppleAirTag #Mobiles #news

AirTags 2: Keine Kompatibilität zu macOS 15 und iOS 18

Wer die „Wo ist?“-App auf Sequoia-Macs nutzt, bekommt die AirTags 2 nicht angezeigt. Gleiches gilt für iPhones mit iOS 18.

heise online
13Feb 2
Teardown of an Apple AirTag 2 With Die Shots https://hackaday.com/2026/02/02/teardown-of-an-apple-airtag-2-with-die-shots/
#Teardown #AppleAirTag
Teardown Of An Apple AirTag 2 With Die Shots

There are a few possible ways to do a teardown of new electronics like the Apple AirTag 2 tracker, with [electronupdate] opting to go down to the silicon level, with die shots of the major ICs in a…

Hackaday
HackadayFeb 2

Teardown of an Apple AirTag 2 With Die Shots

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://hackaday.com/2026/02/02/teardown-of-an-apple-airtag-2-with-die-shots/