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114 points pompidoo | 1 comments | | HN request time: 0.288s | source

I developed a device that turns an Airtag on and off at specific intervals. Current Airtags are detectable right away and cannot be used to track stolen property. That device allows you to hide an Airtag in your car, for example, and someone that steals your car will not be able to use some app to detect it. The Airtag will also not warn the thief of its presence. After some hours, the Airtag turns on again and you can find out its location. It’s not foolproof, as the timing has to be right, but still useful.

What do you think?

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wanderer2323 ◴[] No.43997335[source]
You have also developed a device that allows people to use AirTags for stalking.
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1. cryptonector ◴[] No.43999565[source]
AirTags are already that. There's videos on YouTube on how to disconnect the speaker that allows AirTags to warn the stalking victim.