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The Independent
3 days ago
- The Independent
Chipolo one spot review: A cheap smart key tracker that works with Apple's Find My app
Price and availability The Chipolo one spot is on clearance at £18. For comparison, the Apple AirTag ( is more expensive, at £35 for one, and Apple's multibuy offer is less attractive, with four AirTags costing £119. It might be tempting to spend the extra on the Apple AirTag, but a key difference is how that tracker lacks a hole for attaching keys and other possessions. The only way to attach an AirTag to your keys is to buy an Apple keyring accessory, which starts at £29 – and therefore doubles the initial outlay. Third-party AirTag accessories can be bought for a fraction of that, but the advantage still sits with the Chipolo one spot, as an integrated hole means it can hook right onto your keys. Find My integration makes the one spot slightly more expensive than Chipolo's regular one ( which is (at the time of writing) on offer at £13 for one, £44 for four and £59 for six. As explained earlier, this is the Chipolo tracker Android phone users should buy, as the one spot is exclusive to Apple devices. It is also worth noting that the one spot does not work with the Chipolo app. Design The one spot has a fairly unremarkable design. It's a small plastic disc that is light and, while looking cheap, seems tough enough to survive a lifetime attached to your keys. Although larger than an AirTag, the Chipolo one spot is actually the same size as Apple's leather AirTag keyring case, so once both devices are attached to a keyring they take up exactly the same amount of pocket or bag space. How does it work? If you've ever used an Apple AirTag, this will all sound very familiar to you. There are three ways in which the Chipolo one spot can help you find it (and whatever it's attached to). These all involve the Find My app on your iPhone or iPad. Firstly, a constant Bluetooth connection between the one spot and your iPhone means you can have it play an alarm to help you find it. This is useful when you've misplaced the Chipolo nearby, like when your keys have fallen down the back of the sofa. At a claimed 120dB, the Chipolo one spot seems significantly louder to our ears than the Apple AirTag, making it easy to find, even from another room. If you misplace the Chipolo while outside – say you drop your keys while on a walk – the Find My app will show where the tracker was last attached to your iPhone via Bluetooth. This should get you close enough to connect to the Chipolo and hear its alarm. Lastly, you can call upon the Find My network. Mark the Chipolo as lost in the Find My app, leave your phone number or email address so that someone who finds it can connect you (this is optional) and wait. When a fellow member of the Find My network (in other words, another iPhone or iPad user) comes within Bluetooth range of your lost Chipolo one spot, you'll be notified through the Find My app and given its location. All that's missing, compared with an AirTag, is ultra-wideband technology (UWB), which lets iPhone users locate their lost possession more precisely when within a few metres of it. That said, while it's a nice example of how UWB and AirTags work, we think the extra loudness of the Chipolo one spot is a more useful attribute. How good is it? Adding the Chipolo to your iPhone is quick and easy, with the process being identical to that of adding an AirTag to Apple's Find My app. From here, you can give the Chipolo a name and assign an emoji to it for easy identification. There's also an option where the app will notify you if it thinks you've left the Chipolo behind at an unfamiliar location. You can add exceptions to this rule, like your home, so the app doesn't bother you every time you leave without your bag, but still pings you if you leave any other location, like a train station, without it. Once added to your phone, it's really a case of 'set it and forget it', as the one spot will quietly stay connected to your iPhone, ready to help out when it goes missing. As we said earlier, the speaker of the Chipolo is especially loud – louder than the Apple AirTag and Tile pro (at least to our ears). This means you can easily find it, even from several rooms away. Handy for when you've misplaced your keys, yet again. During testing, the Chipolo's alarm sounded the moment we asked it to in the Find My app. When left in our car a few streets away, it didn't take long for a fellow iPhone user to pass by, which updated the Chipolo's location in our Find My app. Naturally, how long this takes will depend on the population density of the area, and how many iPhone users are nearby.
Zawya
03-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
GameChange Solar expands Saudi Arabia manufacturing capacity to 6 GW to support growing solar demand
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia/PRNewswire/ -- GameChange Solar, a leading global supplier of solar tracker and fixed-tilt racking technology, today announced the expansion of its regional manufacturing capacity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to 6 GW annually, doubling its volume. The expansion is expected to be completed by September 2025, with the facility continuing to produce GameChange Solar's advanced Genius Tracker™ systems for utility-scale projects. The increased capacity supports the Kingdom's ambitions under Vision 2030 to become a leading hub for renewable energy, while meeting national requirements for up to 70% local content. With this expansion, GameChange Solar strengthens its ability to supply high-quality tracker systems for projects across Saudi Arabia, in compliance with local sourcing mandates. "Our decision to scale up reflects the demand we are experiencing in Saudi Arabia and our readiness to meet it. The facility is already operational, and this expansion gives us the capacity to move faster on the large-scale projects coming up in the region. We're building locally, staying close to our customers, and preparing for what's next. This is a long-term commitment, not just to supply equipment, but to be part of Saudi Arabia's energy future," said Jason Wang, Vice President – China & SEA at GameChange Solar. GameChange Solar's Genius Tracker™ system, now in its tenth year, is engineered for high performance in desert conditions, offering durability, ease of installation, and operational efficiency. Over the past decade, it has evolved into an industry-leading solution, with over 40 GW deployed across 26 countries and six continents. For more information about the company and its solar tracking solutions, visit About GameChange Solar GameChange Solar is the third largest global provider of solar tracker solutions used in utility-scale and ground-mounted distributed generation solar projects around the world. We have delivered over 43 GW of solar tracker and fixed tilt systems that combine fast installation, bankable quality, and unbeatable value through superior engineering, innovative design, and high-volume manufacturing. Our products enable solar panels at power plants to follow the sun's movement across the sky and optimize plant performance while protecting the array from damaging weather conditions. Media Contact Nisha Wadhwani Lead – Marketing, GameChange Solar Logo - SOURCE GameChange Solar
BBC News
02-06-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Stolen motorbikes worth £350k found at Tilbury thanks to tracker
Police discovered about 20 motorbikes inside a shipping container thanks to a tracking Metropolitan Police said the haul at Tilbury docks in Essex, believed to have been stolen, was worth about £350, Taylor, the founder of the tracker company, told the BBC he was "absolutely elated" when the collection was said they were trying to trace the vehicle owners. Mr Taylor explained that his company, BikeTrac, had been tracing one bike for several weeks that had been stolen from Richmond in south-west was not expecting police to find more bikes at Tilbury on 21 May."When we started 15 years ago, the average recovery rate in the industry was about 40%... now it's over a 90% chance of getting your bike back if you've got a tracker on it."A Met Police spokesperson said no arrests had been made. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Gizmodo
22-05-2025
- Health
- Gizmodo
Forget Garmin, Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Tracker Hits Year's Lowest Price Right Before Memorial Day
If you've been eyeing a fitness tracker for some time to boost your routines and that seamlessly blends health insights with smart features, the Fitbit Charge 6 is the definitive choice for you. This high-end, classy device offers comprehensive health monitoring, built-in GPS, and integration with tons of Google apps, all wrapped in a stylish Porcelain design. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or just starting your wellness journey, walking a few steps at a time, the Fitbit Charge 6 provides all the tools you might ever need to stay on track. See at Amazon For a limited time only, the Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Tracker is available for just $119.45, down from its original price of $159.95. That's a 25% discount on one of Fitbit's most advanced and elegant trackers. This deal also includes a 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, offering personalized insights designed to help you in your journey, guided programs, and much more to elevate your health and fitness experience to the next level. Tune in And Move to Your Beat The Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Tracker stands out from its competitors with its ability to monitor heart rate directly on compatible exercise equipment, which ensures the most accurate readings possible during either hard workouts or taking a quick, speedy walk. With over 40 different exercise modes, a built-in GPS, and daily readiness scores, it learns your routine and adapts to your fitness level, rhythm, and goals. This incredible device also tracks your sleep patterns, detects possible apneas, stress levels, and offers mindfulness sessions to support your overall well-being. Designed for all-day wear and regular everyday use, the Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Tracker boasts a solid 7-day battery life and is water-resistant, making it suitable for various activities and weather conditions. Its integration with several Google apps like Google Maps and Google Wallet adds a lot of convenience, allowing you to navigate and make payments freely, directly from your wrist. The included small and large bands ensure a comfortable fit for most wrist sizes. At only $119.45, the Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Tracker offers an exceptional value for those seeking a comprehensive fitness tracker without the need to break the bank. With a 25% discount from its original $159.95, and a 6-month Premium membership included, this deal provides both savings and enhanced features to support your health journey. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to invest in your well-being. Head to Amazon right now to take advantage of this amazing offer while it lasts. See at Amazon
Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Father whose £13,000 Range Rover was stolen from Essex finds it 5,000 miles away in Tanzania
A father-of-three whose Range Rover was stolen from his driveway was 'gob-smacked' to see a tracker on the car two months later placing it 5,000 miles away in Tanzania. James Munday, 44, said he had expected never to see the £13,000 2014 Range Rover Vogue again after thieves used an electronic 'key' to open it outside his house in South Woodham Ferrers, near Chelmsford, Essex last November. 'I'd been working on my boat late at night', said James, who operates boats in the River Crouch near his home. 'I parked up as I always do and went to bed. When I got up, the car wasn't there, but we could see really grainy images of the lights flashing on our CCTV camera. 'I had bought a few Apple Air Tags and put them in some of the family cars and pieces of luggage and when I looked at the tag for that car, it was disabled just at the time of the theft, around 6am. 'I later found out that was a security feature of the tag after women were having them placed in their bags at nightclubs, allowing someone to follow them home. Now you get a message on your phone telling you there's a tag in the near vicinity and you can disable it remotely. I reported it to the police but there wasn't much they could do, so I filed an insurance claim and eventually got the money. ' It wasn't until two months later in February that James idly checked the tag on his computer and to his astonishment, saw that it had somehow reactivated. 'I was absolutely gob-smacked, just staring at the screen in disbelief,' he told MailOnline in an exclusive interview. 'I could see that in the intervening couple of months, the car had gone through the Suez Canal, down the Red Sea and into the Indian Ocean, crossing the Equator and ending up at the docks in [Tanzanian capital] Dar-Es-Salam. 'I called my wife Claire and said 'you remember when you climbed Mount Kilimanjaro? Well, my car's pretty much ended up there!' Ever since February, James has kept a close eye on the car, and remarkably, the AirTag is still working. 'It's moved a bit, but I think it's now somewhere near a car dealership. As I've been paid by the insurers, it's not really my car any more anyway, but I'm still amazed that anyone went to all that trouble for a car that wasn't worth that much in the first place.' A tracker on the car two months later placing it 5,000 miles away in Tanzania After a few months, James posted a screenshot of his car's journey on a Facebook group called the Dull Men's Club – and was inundated with replies and interest. 'There were all kinds of people commenting and a few approaches from the media,' he said. 'I'd been a member for a few years, but had never posted on there before. Usually it's people trying to outdo themselves with the dullness of their posts, but I thought they would be interested in mine. 'Then after a few hours, the post disappeared, so maybe it wasn't dull enough for the club!' One aspect of the theft which does still rankle with him though, is a hat he left on the back seat, which has sentimental value. 'I bought it as part of a matching pair with my dad,' he said. 'It was a 1922 Bailey flat cap, and I'd like to be reunited with it, and I can't imagine anyone wearing one in Tanzania, so I'd like that back if possible!'
