kobraSep 27, 2023

TIL Duracell's CR2032 batteries don't immediatley work with AirTags

https://lemm.ee/post/9499179

TIL Duracell's CR2032 batteries don't immediatley work with AirTags - lemm.ee

Thought I had gotten a bad batch of batteries because no matter what I did, I couldn’t get an AirTag back online after a replacement. Turns out, the bitter coating seems to be preventing proper contact in the AirTag. Cleaning the battery off with an alcohol swab solved the problem immediately for me and my AirTag came right back online.

Show threadHamsterRageSep 27, 2023
TIL: Button batteries have a bitter coating.
Show threadbluemellophoneSep 27, 2023
So do Nintendo Switch game cartridges. They are also small and prone to a toddler making them a snack. You can try this at home, give one a kick and you’ll see they aren’t pleasant.
Show threadscutiger
I’ve heard of that, but either none of my games have this coating, or I’m somehow immune to the taste of it.
Sep 27, 2023 at 3:07pmWeb
Show threadSharpieSep 27, 2023
Did you buy your copies pre-licked?
Show threadscutigerSep 29, 2023
Maybe there’s someone at the factory licking the cardtridges before sealing the boxes, and I just happen to be getting the pre-licked ones.