Bluetooth tracker Tile is taking a new approach to stopping thieves and stalkers
Publishing timestamp: 2023-02-16 11:59:47
Summary
Life360's Bluetooth tagging device Tile is launching a new anti-theft mode to combat the rising number of robberies. The new mode makes the Tile undetectable in the company's in-app feature, Scan and Secure, which was initially designed to prevent stalking. To address the issue of stalking, Tile is now warning stalkers of a $1 million penalty for any device misuse that results in court conviction. Technology safety advocates are not convinced of the approach, as it denies stalking victims access to essential safety measures.
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Keywords: business news, laws, technology, cyberstalking, crime, harassment, apple inc, tile shop holdings inc, bluetooth technology,