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Tepix on April 28, 2025 | parent | context | favorite | on: Ask HN: What are you working on? (April 2025)

Airtags are detectable to prevent abuse, how do you want to prevent abuse with your product?

pompidoo on April 28, 2025 [–]

Due to its timing, the device is not suitable for stalking someone. Additionally, if you place it in someone's handbag, for instance, once the AirTag comes back online and the person starts moving, they will be alerted that the AirTag is tracking them.

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