Anyone who has been victim to lost luggage will know how annoying it is not to know where your belongings are in the world.
Travel enough and you'll soon realise airlines have a knack for losing your bags. Whether you're tracking a suitcase in a foreign airport or lost keys at home, it's helpful to stick on something like an Apple AirTag or Tile Tracker.
These little gadgets have become a handy way to keep track of your things. Now reduced to £29 on Amazon during Black Friday, the AirTag is Apple's cheapest device.
The online giant has started its Black Friday sales a week early with a single AirTag cut by 17%. Shoppers can save even more with a pack of four AirTags coming to £99 - or £24.75 each.
Using the FindMy App, the AirTag enables Apple users to keep their belongings on their radar. The devices don't need to be charged so you can just swap in a standard CR2032 battery when needed.
If you've lost something nearby, you can play a sound on the built-in speaker in the app or ask Siri to find it and just follow the sound. And if you're still playing hide and seek with your AirTag? Your iPhone can use Apple's Precision Finding to guide you right to it.
The wee device has attracted over 55,000 reviews on Amazon for a 4.6 star rating with praised for its quality and easy set-up.
One shopper wrote: "The Apple AirTag is a remarkable device that has proven to be an invaluable tool for both travel and safety purposes. I have utilized it extensively during my trips, attaching it to my suitcase at the airport, and even using it to keep track of my children while they play outside. The AirTag's versatility and reliability have exceeded my expectations, making it an absolute must-have."
Another said: "Tracked my luggage to Iceland where some expensive photography gear was contained that couldn’t be taken in hand luggage."
Tech deal of the week
For some of us, wireless earbuds are a daily essential - but they often come with a hefty price tag.
Luckily, we've found a pair of Wireless Earbuds for less than £20 that shoppers say rival both Apple and Beats- the Anker Soundcore P20i True Wireless Earbuds.
For just £19.98, the Anker Earbuds boast 10mm drivers that deliver powerful sound, plus up to 40 hours of battery life with a fully charged case. Compact and lightweight, they slip easily into your pocket and come complete with a clip on lanyard.
With over 5,000 pairs bought in the last month, shoppers are raving about the Anker Soundcore P20i True Wireless Earbuds.
One reviewer wrote: "Apple need to up their game these are amazing for a fraction of the price."
Another buyer said: "Better bass and sound quality than my Beats Flex! I will never pay big prices again."
Sleek and modern, you can also find the Anker Earbuds in blue, pink and white. To snag the coveted Anker Soundcore P20i True Wireless Earbuds for less than £20, head to Amazon now.
"It was reassuring to know that my luggage was loaded onto my plane and then when checked when landed both ways I could see that my luggage was at my destination. It was quite funny to watch the luggage come closer and closer on the carousel and have a chance to test the nearby location tracker. That worked perfectly. Happy with the AirTag and will use it for some other things also.
"It was VERY EASY to setup taking about 30 seconds and the piece of mind it gives I say it’s good value for money."
Others were left wanting by the device's location tracking: "Used these to track the children at Disneyland. Whilst good they often just gave a general area rather than a pinpoint. Maybe I was a bit naïve, but I hoped I’d be able to pin point exact locations."
Android users will find Tile Tracker more compatible with their phones. The Apple rival is also cheaper at £19.98 per device on Amazon.
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