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Google launches Pixel Tag, an AirTag rival for Android users

Google has launched the Pixel Tag, a new tracker designed to compete with Apple's AirTag for Android users. The device utilizes Ultra Wideband and Bluetooth 6.0 Channel Sounding for precise location tracking, with full functionality requiring Android 16 and Bluetooth 6.0. It is dust and splash resistant with an IP67 rating and is powered by a replaceable CR2032 battery. The Pixel Tag is available for pre-order at $29 individually or $99 for a four-pack, with shipments beginning August 20. AI

IMPACT This product launch offers a new tracking solution for Android users, enhancing device and item location capabilities.

RANK_REASON This is a product launch for a consumer electronic device that competes with an existing product, not a frontier AI release or significant industry shift.

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Google launches Pixel Tag, an AirTag rival for Android users

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COVERAGE [4]

  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Mariella Moon) ·

    Google's Pixel Tag is an AirTag for Android phones

    Google is taking on Apple's AirTag with its own trackable accessory.

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 The Pixel Tag Is Google's Answer To the AirTag Google has unveiled the $29 Pixel Tag, its long-awaited AirTag rival that combines UWB with Bluetooth 6.0 Chann

    📰 The Pixel Tag Is Google's Answer To the AirTag Google has unveiled the $29 Pixel Tag, its long-awaited AirTag rival that combines UWB with Bluetooth 6.0 Channel Sounding for two forms of precision tracking. It launches November 11. The Verge re... 📰 Source: Slashdot 🔗 Link: htt…

  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Google’s Pixel Tag picks a bold strategy in a sea of AirTag clones [Gallery] Google’s first first-party Find Hub tracker is finally here. The Pixel Tag drops in

    Google’s Pixel Tag picks a bold strategy in a sea of AirTag clones [Gallery] Google’s first first-party Find Hub tracker is finally here. The Pixel Tag drops in November and, while there’s a lot of promise here, Google has opted for a pretty bold strategy in a world where the Air…

  4. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Google’s new Pixel Tag is the AirTag rival Android users have been waiting for Google finally wants in on your daily game of find-the-keys. https://www. android

    Google’s new Pixel Tag is the AirTag rival Android users have been waiting for Google finally wants in on your daily game of find-the-keys. https://www. androidauthority.com/google-pi xel-tag-launch-3696366/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Gadgets # Software # Cybersecurity…