I found an AirTag alternative unlike any other - it doesn't even use Google or Apple's networks

Seeed Studio's SenseCAP T1000-E tracker card4 / 5Very good

pros and cons

• Compact yet fully featured tracker card.
• It's more than just a tracker card -- it has a full mesh client built inside.
• The app unlocks many features, and the card can be flashed with different firmware.
• The battery lasts two or three days.
• It uses a proprietary magnetic charging cable.
• It's a deep rabbit hole that can sometimes have a steep learning curve.

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I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Apple AirTagswere a total game changer for me. Being able to pinpoint and locate things like keys and wallets, wherever they are in the world, has saved me no end of heartache, headaches, and wasted time. And the proliferation of third-party tags means that there are all sorts of tags for all sorts...

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