The Ultrawideband-powered AirTag 2's louder speakers are rumored to be tamper-proofed in an effort to ensure privacy. Muting these things is a popular mod, used both for legitimate and nefarious purposes. Only teardown will tell if Apple managed it.

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Legislators Push to Make Companies Tell Customers When Their Products Will Die

Massachusetts lawmakers have introduced the End of Life bill, and we're fighting for it. The bill would require manufacturers of connected devices to disclose how long they plan to support those products and notify customers before they stop receiving updates.

SOURCE: WIRED

Inside One of the World’s Biggest E-Waste Dumps

Our friends at Back Market have released a new documentary about the massive e-waste dump in Dandora, Nairobi, showing workers toiling without protective gear to burn and dismantle electronics, creating toxic pollution and serious health risks in a place with little formal recycling infrastructure.

SOURCE: BACK MARKET

iPhone 5s Gets New Software Update 13 Years After Launch

Apple has released iOS 12.5.8 for the iPhone 5s (and iPhone 6), providing a rare software update 13 years after the 5s’s launch that extends the security certificate so features like iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation will continue working past January 2027. Love it.

SOURCE: MACRUMORS

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