Elevation Lab Time Capsule ZDNET's key takeaways It boosts battery life up to a decade.
It is water and dustproof.
However, it does add bulk to the sleek AirTag. $22.97 at Amazon
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Apple AirTags have revolutionized every aspect of my life. From finding my keys and wallet in the morning to keeping an eye on my luggage while traveling, not a day goes by when I don't open the Find My app to locate something I've misplaced or check that something is still where it should be.
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But I have two bugbears about AirTags. First, the shape is odd and doesn't lend itself to being attached to things directly. The second issue is the one- to two-year battery life. The battery life issue is particularly frustrating, and I constantly have a few AirTags needing new batteries. I've now resorted to buying CR2032 coin batteries by the dozen.
Well, a company called ElevationLabs has solved both of these issues with the TimeCapsule 10-year battery case. As the name suggests, this is a case for an AirTag that can power it for as long as a decade.
Tough and IP69-rated
The case is made from tough, fiber-reinforced composite construction, complete with a gasket that seals it to an IP69 rating (completely dust-tight and able to withstand high-pressure water jets and steam cleaning), along with quality CNC-machined fasteners. An Allen key is even supplied for assembly.
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