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ElevationLab discontinues AirTag Silencer due to stalking concerns
Key points
- ElevationLab pulled the AirTag Silencer accessory.
- The product disabled the AirTag's speaker.
- Concerns were raised about potential misuse for stalking.
- ElevationLab cited "bad intentions" as a reason for removal.
Product Discontinuation
ElevationLab has ceased sales of its AirTag Silencer accessory. The product, which was announced on September 30 for $9.99, is no longer available on its website or Amazon.
Functionality and Criticism
The AirTag Silencer was designed to neutralize the AirTag's speaker using a piercing mechanism without damaging other hardware. This functionality drew criticism, with concerns that it could be used to facilitate stalking by disabling the anti-tracking sound alerts of an AirTag.
Company's Response
ElevationLab issued a statement titled "An apology," acknowledging the potential for misuse. The company stated that while they initially developed the product for personal use on bikes, they recognized its "side effect of aiding someone with bad intentions to track someone that wouldn’t get phone notifications." They also indicated plans to use their patent to prevent similar products from being made.
Context of AirTag Security
Apple had previously made changes to the second-generation AirTag, making its speaker more difficult to remove. This change was intended to discourage tampering and unwanted tracking, highlighting the ongoing industry focus on preventing misuse of tracking devices.
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ElevationLab has removed its AirTag Silencer accessory from sale following criticism that it could facilitate misuse, such as stalking. The product was designed to disable the AirTag's speaker, and the company acknowledged the potential for aiding malicious tracking.