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AirTag Silencer removed after stalking concerns
Elevation Lab pulls AirTag Silencer device after stalking complaints.
In brief
Elevation Lab pulls AirTag Silencer device after stalking complaints. Elevation Lab removed its AirTag Silencer device following reports it could be used by stalkers to track victims without their knowledge. Originally reported by Straight Arrow.
Elevation Lab removes AirTag Silencer
Elevation Lab pulled the AirTag Silencer device from its website after stalking complaints.
Device disables AirTag speaker
The device permanently disables the speaker in an Apple AirTag to prevent theft alerts.
Stalking concerns raised
Privacy advocates warned the device could be abused by stalkers to track victims without their knowledge.
Elevation Lab's original purpose
Elevation Lab initially marketed the device as helping cyclists locate stolen bikes.
Patent retained for prevention
Elevation Lab said it would keep its patent to prevent other companies from making similar devices.
Apple's safety feature
Apple designed AirTags to alert users if an unknown tag travels with them, a feature the silencer would defeat.
What to remember
Elevation Lab removed its AirTag Silencer device following reports it could be used by stalkers to track victims without their knowledge.
