Apple’s upgraded AirTag just dropped to a new all-time low price at Amazon — shop for $23
THE SO WHAT
Cheaper, more capable trackers at scale mean location telemetry will quietly seep into more workflows — from asset tracking to consumer behavior. If you operate physical venues or logistics, revisit your policy on third-party trackers and how you might leverage — or need to restrict — this data.
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