Apple's AirTag 2 is easier to find thanks to new chip
Ars Technica • 1/26/2026
Summary
Apple's AirTag 2 features a new chip that enhances its findability, marking the first significant upgrade since the original AirTags were launched five years ago, according to Ars Technica.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
22d
Age
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Sources
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^515/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^515/48 = 0.000589) reduced it below 0.5
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