For some people, the rise of Bluetooth and ultra-wideband (UWB) tracking devices and accessories is probably not just welcome, but necessary. It’s easy enough for a phone to become lost or stolen, never mind keys, or wireless earbuds that pop out at the literal drop of a hat. Gear is also getting prohibitively expensive to replace — high-end earbuds can top $250, and the Galaxy Z Fold 3 costs as much as a gaming PC. If you’re prone to misplacing things, tracking tech can save you thousands of dollars.
Amidst the rush to adopt it, however, it’s important to be aware of the serious privacy issues involved….
Broadly speaking, the risks of device tracking can be broken into two categories: stalking and general surveillance.
Read more:
Fingas, R. (2021, September 14). Personal tracking tech is headed towards a precise — and dangerous — new era. Android Authority. https://www.androidauthority.com/tracking-devices-2746349/
Feature image credit:
Tile Pro Bluetooth Tracker by Tony Webster under CC BY via flickr.