Tile is reportedly working on a new object tracker with ultra-wideband techThe next-gen tracker is expected to launch sometime later this year.
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Tile is reportedly working on a new device that will take on Apple AirTags and Samsung's Galaxy Smart Tag.
The next-gen tracker will utilize UWB (ultra-wideband) tech to allow users to find missing items.
Along with the next-gen tracker, Tile is also working on an AR-enabled camera view to make it easier to find lost items.
Earlier this week, a leak revealed that Samsung is going to launch its first Bluetooth tracker alongside the Galaxy S21 series and the Galaxy Buds Pro at the Galaxy Unpacked event on January 14. Now, a report from TechCrunch claims Tile is working on a next-gen tracker that will rely on ultra-wideband (UWB) tech, instead of Bluetooth.
Similar to Bluetooth, UWB is a short-range, wireless communication protocol. Unlike Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, however, UWB operates at much higher frequencies, allowing it to capture spatial and directional data. Due to its spatial awareness c...
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Tile is reportedly working on a new object tracker with ultra-wideband tech
