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Statik has released the SmartCard Incognito, a $30 wallet tracker designed to resemble a standard credit card, complete with a fake chip, expiration date and magstripe. It is slightly thicker than a real card and includes a visible location indicator and wireless charging icon, which distinguish it on close inspection.
Polyend has published the source code for the firmware that runs its Tracker standalone sequencer/sampler. The release makes the underlying codebase available to developers and users rather than keeping it closed.
A teardown of the Galaxy Fit 4 Manager app by SammyGuru has uncovered most of the tracker's planned features, including steps, heart rate, stress, sleep, blood oxygen and cycle tracking. The feature set closely mirrors the 2024 Galaxy Fit 3, with a tile-based interface supporting up to 12 tiles and a slightly taller display expected.
A gadget reviewer highlights Everblog's HomeCal as a digital family calendar that mirrors Skylight Calendar's features—chore tracking, rewards, meal planning and photo display—without requiring a paid subscription. The device is currently discounted by $100, and syncs with services like Google Calendar, iCal and Outlook, letting users combine multiple calendars into one physical screen.
Apple's second-generation AirTag is now selling for $23, a $6 discount, at both Amazon and Walmart. The price marks the lowest it has ever been offered for the tracker, which uses an ultra-wideband chip for precision finding and supports sharing with up to five people.
Xiaomi has expanded availability of its Smart Band 11 fitness tracker to Europe, after earlier limited launches in China, South Korea and Hong Kong. The standard model costs €59.99 while an NFC-equipped version is priced at €79.99, with the band offered only in its metal-cased design for now.
Fi is offering 30 percent off its GPS pet trackers through October 25th with the code SCARY, bringing the Fi Ultra GPS tracker down to $209.30, matching its original launch price. The waterproof device clips onto a dog's collar and combines LTE, GPS, and Starlink satellite connectivity to track location even without cell service, lasting up to five days on a charge.
The Center for AI Safety has launched a Wage Loss Dashboard tracking AI-attributed layoffs by state since January 2026, updated through September data. It estimates roughly 117,000 job cuts nationally tied to AI this year, translating to about $8.5 billion in annual wage losses, with per-person impact varying widely by state—$56 in California versus $14 in Alaska.
United has released a tracker letting passengers enter their flight number and travel date to see whether their aircraft has Starlink satellite Wi-Fi, including real-time updates if planes are swapped. The airline says 635 of its mainline and United Express planes now carry Starlink, covering nearly half of daily departures, with installations continuing at 20 planes per week toward completion by end of 2027.
Startup Hiyd has built a thin, 7-gram sensor disc that attaches to the back of any watch using microsuction, a textured silicone material that creates a vacuum seal without magnets or adhesive. The device tracks metrics like heart rate, heart rate variability, sleep stages, movement, calories burned, and VO2 max, syncing data to a companion iOS or Android app. Founder Salah Batroukh says the team is training its AI by filming and labeling their own activities, such as walking, jogging, and running.
Google has launched the Fitbit Edge, a $179 fitness tracker featuring a 1.34-inch OLED display, built-in GPS, ECG support, week-long battery life, and Fitbit's first user-replaceable battery. The device works with both Android and iPhone through the Google Health app, and also adds an altimeter and a far-field skin temperature sensor borrowed from the Pixel Watch. Google Maps turn-by-turn navigation is planned for later this year.
Google posted an image on X teasing its rumored Fitbit Edge fitness tracker, confirming an October 12 launch date. Leaks from Dealabs and Android Headlines suggest the device will include a 1.34-inch always-on OLED touchscreen, GPS, heart rate and SpO2 sensors, ECG capability, and a replaceable battery lasting up to seven days, with a rumored US price around $180.