NASA's SPHEREx telescope has opened a fascinating window into the realm of brown dwarfs, the enigmatic celestial bodies that sit between stars and planets. Recent data reveals diverse chemical signatures and significant atmospheric variability, challenging existing models. Researchers aim to delve deeper into these findings, seeking to untangle the mysteries surrounding brown dwarfs and their complex atmospheres as they continue their groundbreaking analysis.
The sun isn't taking a break! Ratnagiri swelters at 38 degrees Celsius
The IMD has issued a yellow alert for hot and humid conditions in isolated pockets of Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg and Dhule for Thursday and Friday
Seven of 16 Planetary Vital Signs of Earth Now at Record Extremes, Study Finds
Concentrations of carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide all reached record levels again in 2026, the study found
Man Arrested For Murder Of Labourer In Thane
A 20-year-old man, Gaurav Waghe, has been arrested in Thane for allegedly murdering a 29-year-old labourer. The incident occurred after a heated argument in the Uttarshiv area on Thursday.
Essar Oil & Gas wins five CBM blocks across three states, adds 6.6 Tcf gas reserves
Essar Oil & Gas has acquired five coal-blend methane blocks across West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana. The company aims to enhance domestic natural gas production while developing approximately 1,281 square kilometers of new acreage. This expansion also includes significant resources of around 6.6 trillion cubic feet of gas-in-place. Essar currently produces nearly 50 percent of Indias CBM production, reflecting its strong position in this sector.
Essar Oil & Gas bags 5 coal bed methane blocks across West Bengal, MP and Telangana
The newly awarded acreage will strengthen the companys presence in established gas-producing regions and open up opportunities in Telanganas Godavari valley
Man Held For Threatening India's Economy
A 27-year-old man was arrested by Kashigaon Police in Thane for allegedly calling the Delhi Police control room and threatening to destroy India's economy. The accused, Nikhil Sudarshan Sharma, who appeared mentally unstable, was apprehended after tracking his mobile number.
Essar Oil & Gas expands CBM footprint with five new blocks across three states
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Essar Oil & Gas Ltd. (formerly known as Essar Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Ltd. or EOGEPL), one of Indias leading Coal Bed Methane (CBM) producers, has been awarded five new CBM blocks through the Government of Indias Special CBM (SCBM) Bid Rounds 2025 and 2026. The blocks add 1,281 sq km of new acreage across West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana, with an estimated 6.6 TCF of gas-in-place resources. The contracts for the SCBM-2025 and SCBM-2026 Bid Rounds were formally signed on October 15 at a ceremony chaired by Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas. The signing marks an important step in the governments efforts, through the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG) and the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH), to unlock Indias unconventional hydrocarbon potential, attract investment and strengthen domestic exploration and production. The two newly awarded blocks in the Raniganj region of West Bengal, together spanning approximately 330 sq km, will expand Essar Oil & Gas existing 500 sq. km. Raniganj East footprint to around 830 sq. km. The proximity of the new blocks to the companys existing producing asset will create significant synergies in infrastructure, operations, and technical capabilities, enabling the development of an integrated CBM producing field that is expected to become the largest CBM producing field in India. The Singrauli block in Madhya Pradesh further strengthens Essar Oil & Gas presence in an established CBM region, providing an opportunity to leverage the broader ecosystem associated with CBM development in the basin. The blocks in Telanganas Godavari Valley mark an expansion into a new CBM geography, allowing Essar Oil & Gas to apply its established expertise to developing new resource areas. Pankaj Kalra, CEO, Essar Oil & Gas Ltd., said, The award of these five CBM blocks marks a significant milestone in Essar Oil & Gas growth journey and reinforces our commitment to unlocking Indias vast unconventional hydrocarbon potential. Building on our proven track record at Raniganj, we see substantial opportunities to leverage our technical expertise, operational capabilities and established infrastructure to accelerate the development of these resources. Our focus will be on translating this expanded acreage into sustainable production growth, creating long-term value and contributing meaningfully to Indias energy security by strengthening domestic natural gas supplies and reducing dependence on imports. Bhuwan Chandra Tripathi, Chairman, Essar Oil & Gas Ltd. and Operating Partner Energy, Essar Group, said, Natural gas will continue to play an important role in Indias energy mix as energy demand continues to grow. The expansion of Essar Oil & Gas CBM portfolio reinforces our commitment to developing Indias indigenous energy resources. As a Group, we remain focused on supporting Indias energy security through responsible development of domestic hydrocarbon resources, while contributing to the countrys transition towards a more balanced and sustainable energy mix. Essar Group is a global conglomerate with over five decades of entrepreneurial experience in conceptualising, investing, building, and operating world-class assets across the energy, infrastructure, metals & mining, technology & retail sectors. Through Essar Oil & Gas Ltd, the Group is expanding its upstream portfolio across India. Essar Oil & Gas has invested more than Rs 6,000 crore in exploration and production at Raniganj and currently produces approximately 950,000 standard cubic metres of gas per day (SCMD), accounting for nearly 50 per cent of Indias CBM production. The Companys broader ambition is to contribute 5 per cent of Indias natural gas production by progressively developing its CBM portfolio and unlocking additional domestic gas resources. With over 25 years of pioneering experience in CBM exploration and production, Essar Oil & Gas is well positioned to help develop Indias vast unconventional hydrocarbon potential. Around half of Indias natural gas consumption is currently met through imports, making the accelerated development of domestic gas resources critical to strengthening the countrys energy security and supporting its transition towards a gas-based economy.
Thane Court: Consensual Relationship Not Rape By False Promise
A Thane court has acquitted a 35-year-old man accused of rape under the pretext of marriage, ruling that the relationship was consensual. The court cited a Supreme Court precedent, noting that a promise of marriage made after the first sexual encounter does not constitute a false promise.
Maha govt forms task force to shape comprehensive transit network under 'Viksit Maharashtra 2047'
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) In a major step towards modernising urban mobility, the Maharashtra government has issued a Government Resolution (GR) to establish a high-level Task Force, which will draft a comprehensive framework for expanding railway networks, metro corridors, and Regional Rapid Transit Systems (RRTS) across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and other urban areas in the state. The initiative aligns with the 'Viksit Maharashtra 2047' vision, which aims to plan and expand transit networks more effectively and systematically. The formation of the Task Force follows a high-level meeting held on October 7, under the chairmanship of the Additional Chief Secretary (Urban Development-1). The newly established task force has been mandated to deliver its strategic recommendations and report within six months. Its core responsibilities include the formulation of policy recommendations and coordination measures to ensure seamless integration of public transit networks under the Viksit Maharashtra 2047 goals, conducting deep assessments regarding feasibility, suitability, and economic viability to determine which transport systems should be deployed in specific regions and the evaluation of the expansion of railway networks, the implementation of metro corridors, RRTS, and connecting major cities via semi-high-speed rail. The task force comprises key leaders and planning chiefs from major infrastructure and urban development bodies. Chaired by the Chairman and Managing Director, Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC), the Chief Manager (Planning), Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC), will be the member secretary. The task force's members include Joint Secretary (UD-7), Urban Development Department; Director (Planning/Projects), Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (Maha-Metro), Nagpur; Director (Projects), Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (Maha-Metro), Pune; Director (Planning), Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (MMRCL), Mumbai; Head (Transport & Communications), Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), Mumbai. The invitees (Planning Department Heads) include the representatives from CIDCO (Navi Mumbai), Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority, Nashik Metropolitan Region Development Authority, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Metropolitan Region Development Authority, Nagpur Metropolitan Region Development Authority, and Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited. The task force chairman is also empowered to invite additional members as necessary for deliberations. The transit network in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) comprises a massive, multi-modal public transport system that serves millions of daily commuters. It is anchored by the historic suburban railway grid, rapidly expanding metro lines, and feeder systems. Spanning over 435 km, Mumbai's suburban rail network is one of the oldest and busiest in Asia, carrying roughly 7.5 million passengers daily. It is structured mainly across three primary trunk routes -- the Western Line, Central Line, and Harbour Line -- extending from South Mumbai deep into the extended suburbs and neighbouring districts. The network continues to undergo capacity upgrades, station improvements, and rolling stock modernisation (including widespread introduction of air-conditioned local train services) managed by the Central Railway, Western Railway, and other bodies, such as the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC). The Mumbai Metro network has seen substantial operational growth, scaling up to an operational length of roughly 80 km across key intersecting corridors. Line 1 (Blue Line): Versova to Ghatkopar (11.4 km, fully elevated, operational since 2014) while Line 2A (Yellow Line): Dahisar East to Andheri West (18.6 km), Line 7 (Red Line): Dahisar East to Gundavali (16.5 km) are operational and Line 3 (Aqua Line): Cuffe Parade to Aarey Colony (33.5 km, fully underground, completed in phases through late 2025, serving major commercial hubs like BKC and the airport). Daily metro ridership has scaled past 1.6 million passengers, providing vital east-west and north-south links that complement the traditional north-south bias of the suburban rail network. Over 120 km of additional metro tracks are currently in various phases of construction or approvals (including Line 2B, Line 4/4A Green Line, Line 5, Line 6, and extensions like Lines 9 and 12) to interconnect Thane, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan, and Mira-Bhayander. A single monorail corridor operates in pockets of the city, though its integration and service reliability have faced historic bottlenecks. Extensive municipal and state transport bus fleets (BEST, TMT, KDMT, NMMT) serve as critical first- and last-mile connectors to railway and metro stations.
Mumbai, Thane under IMD yellow alert as hot and humid conditions persist
The combination of high temperatures and humidity could make conditions particularly uncomfortable, especially during the afternoon. The IMD has also warned of the possibility of heatwave conditions in parts of the region
Mumbai: Thane Police arrest 37-year-old for robbery, search for two accomplices
Dinesh Babu Manjrekar, 37, a resident of Navi Mumbai, was arrested on October 5, said Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Amarsingh Jadhav.
Thane: Man shot dead near Ulhasnagar station complex; police suspect old rivalry
Harish Gajwani was shot dead near the Ulhasnagar railway station complex in Thane district on Wednesday night, October 14. Unidentified assailants allegedly fired two bullets into his head in the Camp 4 area. Police suspect an old rivalry
Thane: Blaze damages machinery at 3 shophouses on Ghodbunder Road
A fire broke out at three shophouses near Hill Crest Society on Ghodbunder Road in Thane West early Thursday. The blaze was extinguished by 5:30 am, with machinery and materials at Mateshwari 3D Art damaged. No injuries were reported
Cinpolis India and RealD announce 3D Film Festival across 18 cities, tickets priced at Rs 150
Cinpolis India, in partnership with RealD, has announced a special 3D Film Festival starting October 23, 2026. The festival will be held across 23 Cinpolis cinemas in 18 cities across India, bringing a selection of popular film franchises, family entertainers and cult classics back to the big screen in 3D. Tickets for all screenings will be priced at Rs 150. The festival's lineup includes Spider-Man: No Way Home, Fast & Furious 7, Jurassic World, Mufasa: The Lion King and Lilo & Stitch in English, along with the Hindi film Raaz 3. The initiative aims to give moviegoers an opportunity to revisit these titles in a 3D theatrical format at an accessible price. The festival will take place in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Delhi, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Navi Mumbai, Noida, Pune, Surat, Thane and Vadodara. Speaking about the initiative, Ashish Misra, Head of Commercialisation, Cinpolis India, said, When people come back to a film they already know, they come for the moments. They know exactly when the big scene is coming, and they wait for it with a hall full of people who are waiting for the same thing. That's what makes watching a film in a cinema special and seeing it in 3D on a big screen adds to it. We've taken the festival to 18 cities, from Bhopal to Bhubaneswar, because people everywhere should be able to enjoy that. Nathan Davis, VP of Marketing at RealD, also spoke about the collaboration and the festival's focus on bringing audiences back to cinemas. He said, India continues to be one of the world's most exciting moviegoing markets, and we're thrilled to partner with Cinpolis India to bring audiences back into theaters for some of the most memorable 3D experiences ever released. This festival is a great opportunity for fans to rediscover the immersive storytelling that premium 3D can deliver, while also building excitement for the next generation of cinematic events. As audiences look ahead to highly anticipated releases such as Ramayana and Avengers: Doomsday, we're excited to help create even more unforgettable moments on the big screen through the power of RealD 3D. Also Read : EXCLUSIVE: Cinepolis Indias Ashish Misra predicts HISTORIC Rs. 15,000 cr India box office in 2026; says, Ramayana can be the BIGGEST film Indian cinema has ever seen
Satellites accurately detect methane emissions in largest controlled test yet
Researchers have conducted the largest-ever controlled test of space-based methane monitoring, finding that dedicated methane sensors correctly detected nearly all methane plumes released on clear days.
SIT Summons Ex-Thane Mayor In Shiv Sena Leader Murder Case
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has summoned former Thane city mayor Meenakshi Shinde for questioning in connection with the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar last month. Her husband, Rajendra Shinde, was previously questioned. The Purnekar family has accused the Shinde couple of orchestrating the killing, which Meenakshi Shinde denies. Five individuals have been arrested in the ongoing probe.
U.S. methane emissions flatline, despite increases in oil and gas production
Methane emissions from the oil and gas sector held steady in the United States even as oil and gas production increased during a recent period of heightened regulations, according to new research from Johns Hopkins University.
Thane Murder: Five Charged In Mobile Phone Dispute Killing
A criminal case has been registered against five individuals in Mumbra, Thane, for allegedly murdering a 54-year-old man. The victim was reportedly attacked with sticks, pipes, and belts on Tuesday evening following a dispute over a mobile phone. Police have filed charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, but no arrests have been made yet as investigations continue.
Thane water cut: Supply to parts of city to remain suspended for 24 hours
Shutdown at MIDC's Jambhul water treatment plant to affect Mumbra, Diva, Kalwa and parts of Wagle and Majiwada-Manpada; Maharashtra adds 40 talukas to drought-hit list
The accused have been identified as Dinesh Babu Manekar (39), a resident of Mahape in Navi Mumbai, and his alleged accomplice Suresh alias Babu Tanaji Mhatre (55), a resident of Chikhali in Raigad district
The accused have been identified as Dinesh Babu Manekar (39), a resident of Mahape in Navi Mumbai, and his alleged accomplice Suresh alias Babu Tanaji Mhatre (55), a resident of Chikhali in Raigad district
EU proposes one-year delay to methane rules for oil and gas imports
The European Commission has recommended postponing the enforcement of methane emissions regulations concerning oil and gas imports. This shift comes amid pressure from nations like France and the United States, focusing on energy supply challenges. Concerns regarding potential expenses and compliance issues raised by EU member states have also played a role.
IMD issues heatwave yellow alert for Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg
The IMD has issued a yellow alert for heatwave conditions in isolated pockets of Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg. Thane is likely to experience hot and humid conditions, with residents advised to take precautions against prolonged exposure to heat
EU delays methane rules on oil and gas imports for a year
The European Commission proposed a one-year delay to the EU's methane emissions rules for oil and gas imports on Wednesday, after pressure from governments including France and the United States. The rules, due to take effect on January 1, 2027, would have required
IMD issues yellow heat alert for Mumbai, Thane as temperatures rise
Mumbai and its suburbs are expected to experience mainly clear skies, with the maximum temperature forecast to be around 37 degrees Celsius and the minimum around 25 degrees Celsius
The IMD has issued an official yellow heat alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, and Ratnagiri districts, warning residents of rising temperatures and oppressive, heatwave-like conditions across coastal Maharashtra.
Hypersonic Technologies is turning methane into hydrogen and carbon black
Chennai-based deeptech startup Hypersonic Technologies is betting on two revenue streams to help industrial customers offset production costs while reducing emissions.
Thane journalists protest against MNS leader Avinash Jadhav, demand apology
The protest was organised by members of the Thane City Journalists Association on Monday, following remarks made by Jadhav during an October 9 demonstration by Opposition parties over the deteriorating law and order situation in Thane and the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar
Thane: Fire guts 22 vehicles parked along roadside in Divas Sabegaon
A fire broke out in Divas Sabegaon area in Thane district at around 2.02 am on October 13, gutting an auto-rickshaw and 22 two-wheelers parked along the roadside. The blaze was extinguished by 3.16 am. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire remains unknown
Purnekar Murder: Custody Extended, SIT Probes Funding And Logistics
A Thane court extended the police custody of Subhash Shinde, the first arrested accused in the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar, by a day. Two other recently apprehended suspects from Uttar Pradesh, Santosh Kanojia and Amit Singh, were sent to four-day police remand. The Special Investigation Team is probing the murder conspiracy, including funding for the suspects' stay in UP and the arrangement of logistics, weapons, and getaway vehicles.
TV Actor Rescued From High-Profile Sex Racket In Thane
A female handler has been arrested, and a search for her male accomplice is underway. Two others have been arrested.
Bombay HC directs Thane civic body to form key committees within eight weeks
The order concerns the appointment of nominated corporators, members of the transport committee, the standing committee and other important committees of the civic body. Their formation had remained pending, prompting Advocate Sagar Kadam to approach the HC seeking intervention
Shiv Sena Leader's Son Demands CBI Probe
Ram Purnekar, son of murdered Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar, has demanded a CBI probe into his father's killing, alleging political pressure on Thane police. He also accused former Thane mayor Meenakshi Shinde and her husband Rajendra of being the masterminds behind the September 29 murder.
Pradeep Purnekar murder: Two key suspects brought to Thane from Prayagraj
With their arrests, the number of people arrested in the case has risen to five. Purnekar, the ward chief of Shiv Sena (UBT) in Manpada, was killed on September 29. He was shot at and attacked with a chopper
Sena Leader Murder: Two Suspects Remanded
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar has secured transit remand for two key suspects, Santosh Kanojia and Amit Singh, from Prayagraj and brought them to Thane. They have been formally arrested and will be produced in a local court on Monday. Police have arrested five individuals in total, but the exact motive behind the crime remains unknown.
Indian-Americans back favourable candidates in US midterms elections
Indian-Americans are seeking not just a share in power in the US by getting elected as lawmakers but are also supporting others sympathetic to their cause in the November 3 midterm elections. The outgoing US House of Representatives have six members of Indian origin, but the number is likely to shrink to four with Raja Krishnamoorthi from Illinois and Shri Thanedar from Michigan failing to clear the primaries. Indian-American Congresspersons Ro Khanna (California-17), Pramila Jayapal (Washington-7), Ami Bera (California-3) and Suhas Subramanyam (Virginia-10) are up for re-election. The US midterm elections are held halfway through a president's four-year term to elect all 435 members of the House of Representatives, the lower house of Congress, and about one-third of the 100-member Senate, the upper house. The polls also include elections for several state governors and legislatures, as well as some mayors and other local officials. The results determine which party controls Congre
Mumbai weather: Yellow alert issued for Mumbai, Thane, 3 other districts
Mumbai and its suburbs are likely to witness mainly clear skies, with maximum and minimum temperatures expected to hover around 36 degrees Celsius and 26 degrees Celsius, respectively
UP STF, Maha Police arrest two in Thane murder case
Key Suspects Held In Shiv Sena Leader Murder Case
The Thane Police Special Investigation Team (SIT) is seeking transit remand for two key suspects, Santosh Kanojia and Amit Singh, apprehended in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, in connection with the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) functionary Pradeep Purnekar. These arrests bring the total number of accused to five. Kanojia and another accused, Subhash Shinde, are believed to have orchestrated the murder, which occurred on September 29.
UKs Poo Bus ran on human waste and food scraps. How five peoples annual waste fuels a 300 km journey
The UK launched the Bio-Bus, a 40-seat vehicle powered by biomethane made from human sewage and food waste in 2014. Operated between Bath and Bristol Airport, the bus could travel up to 300 km on a full tank, using fuel produced from the annual waste of around five people, according to GENeco.
Thane: Karivili sarpanch arrested in Rs 7.5 lakh bribery case
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) laid a trap and caught Sanjay Parshuram Naik, 62, sarpanch of Karivili village in Bhiwandi taluka, while he was allegedly accepting the money on Friday, ACB inspector Pramod Ahire said, according to PTI
11-year-old tribal student of Thane ashram school dies after fever; three officials suspended
Vivek Subhash Bhoye, a Class 5 student, died in Maharashtras Thane district after the school allegedly delayed informing his mother and failed to provide timely medical treatment
Mumbai weather update: Yellow heat alert for Mumbai and Thane
According to the IMD's 8:30 AM weather report, the Colaba observatory in South Mumbai recorded a high of 37.0 degrees Celsius, while the Santacruz observatory in the suburbs logged 37.8 degrees Celsius
Son Kills Father Over Domestic Row In Thane
A 70-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death by his 32-year-old son in Dombivli, Thane district, following a domestic dispute. The incident occurred on Friday morning, and the son has been apprehended by police. A murder case has been registered, and investigations are ongoing.
Thane court acquits two men booked under MCOCA in 2022 chain-snatching case
According to the prosecution, the incident occurred on May 22, 2022, when a woman and her husband were walking near Khadakpada Circle in Kalyan West
India, Mali commemorate World Cotton Day, discuss opportunities to boost value chains
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Leaders and experts, commemorating the World Cotton Day at the UN, discussed opportunities to strengthen cotton value chains, support smallholders and artisans, improve processing capacity and market access, encourage use of technology and advanced science in the sector and deepen international partnerships, according to an official statement on Friday. The Permanent Missions of India and Mali to the United Nations jointly organised the event at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, said the Ministry of Textiles. The event brought together Members of Parliament from India, representatives of Member States and international organisations to discuss cottons contribution to livelihoods, value addition and the Sustainable Development Goals. Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, Permanent Representative of India to the UN, recalled Mahatma Gandhis association of cotton and the spinning wheel with self-reliance, dignity and Indias freedom struggle. Parvathaneni highlighted four priorities: supporting producers livelihoods; expanding value addition and access to markets; promoting sustainability; and strengthening technology and partnerships. He also emphasised the need for affordable inputs and finance, support for smaller enterprises, and South-South and triangular cooperation to help cotton-producing countries retain more value and advance the SDGs. Ambassador Issa Konfourou, Permanent Representative of Mali to the UN, highlighted cottons importance to Malis economy and rural livelihoods. He underscored the challenges posed by limited processing capacity, input costs, market access, and trade-distorting support. Outlining Malis efforts to expand domestic processing and create employment, he welcomed mutually beneficial partnerships, including South-South cooperation, and acknowledged India as a key partner. Asit Kumar Mal, Member of Parliament, drew on the experience of Kantha embroidery in Bolpur, West Bengal, to highlight how traditional craftsmanship adds value to cotton, supports womens livelihoods and promotes reuse and resource efficiency. He emphasised the importance of fair remuneration, affordable credit, design support, and market access for artisans. LK Sudhish, Member of Parliament, highlighted Tamil Nadus experience in cotton knitwear and garment manufacturing, including the contribution of smaller enterprises, shared infrastructure and skilled workers. He referred to the integrated textile park being developed under the PM MITRA initiative and wastewater recovery and reuse in textile processing, said the statement.
Hydraulic crane topples at Thane elevated freeway worksite, auto driver and passenger injured
Key Accused In Shiv Sena Leader Murder Remanded Till October 13
Police in Thane are investigating the source of a costly firearm used in the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) functionary Pradeep Purnekar. Two key accused, Nikhil Yadav and Nitesh Pawar, have had their police custody extended until October 13 as authorities seek to identify the mastermind and procurement chain behind the September 29 killing.
Two Held In Thane For Rs 2.72 Crore Ambergris Smuggling
Thane Crime Branch arrested two individuals with 2.72 kilograms of ambergris, also known as whale vomit, valued at Rs 2.72 crore in the international market. The protected marine substance, used in luxury perfumes, was seized during a trap operation, and a case has been registered under the Wildlife Protection Act.
One injured after crane tilts at MMRDA elevated road construction site in Thane
The incident resulted in minor injuries to one passenger travelling in the auto-rickshaw. The injured passenger was admitted to Lake City Hospital for treatment, sources said
Thane civic body speeds up Navratri pandal permissions, 51 applications cleared
The civic administration said the permission process is being carried out through both online and offline modes to make it easier for organisers and prevent inconvenience to devotees and citizens. Of the applications received so far, 103 were submitted online, while 208 were filed offline
EPA says it will rescind US policy targeting oil and gas industry methane leaks
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EPA says will rescind policy targeting oil and gas industry methane leaks
The US Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday said it is days away from proposing to rescind a Biden-era policy that sought to rein in large leaks of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, from oil and gas operations. The move is part of a broad Trump administration effort to slas
A research team has developed a photocatalytic technology that improves the stability of MXene, an emerging material vulnerable to water, to efficiently convert carbon dioxide into methane.
US returnee became 'lone wolf' after watching videos: Maha ATS
The Maharashtra ATS has filed a chargesheet against Zaib Ansari, a US returnee, for allegedly stabbing two security guards in Thane. The chargesheet states Ansari self-radicalised by watching extremist videos and was battling personal issues. He faces charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
WNS Global Services leases 322,000 sq ft of office space in Thane tower
WNS has leased 322,000 sq ft at Hiranandani Centaurus through two agreements, with monthly rent of about 2.90 crore and total rental outgo estimated at 619.37 crore.
Thane building fire: 5 meter boxes gutted at Chavan Tower in Mahatma Phule Nagar
The fire was reported at 4.24 pm at Chavan Tower, located near a Shiv Sena branch and opposite Sachin Tendulkar Mini Stadium. The blaze broke out in the meter box rooms on the ground and first floors of the building's B Wing, a ground-plus-seven-storey structure
Thane District Collectorate Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 111 Posts
Thane District Collectorate has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 111 Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) posts. The online application process will be conducted from 07-10-2026 to 21-10-2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website, thane.nic.in.
Fire guts sandwich shop, damages power distribution point in Thane's Talao Pali
The fire department received information about the blaze at 8.07 pm on Tuesday. The fire broke out at Preeti Sandwich, located next to Chintamani Jewellers near Talao Pali, Naupada, Thane West. The blaze also affected the MSEDCL DP located adjacent to the sandwich shop
Exporters to get an extra year on methane rules: EU's Ursula von der Leyen
Ursula von der Leyen said the EU will give methane exporters an extra year to prepare for its methane regulation amid concerns over high energy costs
EU's von der Leyen: exporters to get an extra year on methane rules
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Railway Manager Booked For Harassment
A deputy station manager in Kalyan, Thane, has been booked by railway police for allegedly sending inappropriate WhatsApp messages and making improper advances towards a woman colleague. The case was registered under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Pretty in pink, but Malarikkals lilies worry ecologists
A two-year study for the Kerala State Biodiversity Board finds the water lily, which appeared in Malarikkal after the 2018 floods, has shown unprecedented and uncontrolled growth; ecologists flag its impact on local aquatic plants, water flow and sunlight penetration, besides concerns over methane emissions from decaying plant biomass; the seasonal bloom has transformed Malarikkal into a tourism hotspot, bringing additional income to farmers, boat operators and local residents
2027 should be marked as Metro Year: Maha CM calls for completion of Metro routes
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday directed officials to designate 2027 as the Metro Year by clearing pending works and completing at least 70 km of Metro routes by next year. He instructed agencies to accelerate progress and expand the target of completing 36 km of Metro lines by December 2026 to 50 km. To complete infrastructure projects within stipulated timelines, at least 50 per cent of project work should rely on mechanisation, he said. Fadnavis also advised officials to address labour shortages through mechanisation while ensuring the availability of skilled workers. The Chief Minister was speaking during a Chief Ministers War Room meeting to review various infrastructure projects. Regarding Metro Line 2B (D.N. Nagar to Chembur), Fadnavis said a special 12-hour road block should be planned on Sundays, whenever required, to complete girder installation work near Juhu Circle. He said further road blocks should be decided after assessing progress while ensuring minimal inconvenience to citizens. The Chief Minister directed that the Sewri-Worli Elevated Corridor connection be completed and opened to the public before May 31, 2027. He said planning must be undertaken to prevent traffic congestion wherever a new road merges with an existing corridor. Immediate technology-driven solutions should be identified for traffic bottlenecks at Vakola Junction, along with necessary interventions at congestion hotspots on the Western Express Highway, he added. Fadnavis said the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and other agencies must maintain updated mapping of underground utility networks. A streamlined system should be developed so that such data is easily accessible during utility and infrastructure works, thereby reducing project completion timelines. At active infrastructure construction sites, guidance boards, barricades and other safety measures must be installed to ensure the safety of both citizens and workers. He also directed the establishment of an independent safety management company to develop a low-cost business model for such services. Reviewing the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Water Supply Scheme, Fadnavis said care must be taken to ensure that every household receives a tap connection. He said planning should be undertaken in a manner that avoids repeated road excavation while laying connections. Agencies must ensure that contractors do not merely complete routine work but actively achieve the targets set for the project, he added. The Chief Minister warned that contractors who delay projects or fail to complete them despite expiry of deadlines would face blocklisting. He also directed officials to expedite legal proceedings and land possession issues related to Metro Line 6 (Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli). Fadnavis reviewed projects including the Sewri-Worli Elevated Connector, Metro Line 9 (Dahisar East to Mira-Bhayander), Metro Line 5 (Thane to Dhamankar Naka and Kasheli Depot), Metro Line 2B (D.N. Nagar to Diamond Garden-Mandale), Metro Line 6 (Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli), and the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar City Water Supply Scheme, according to an official government release.
Pradeep Purnekar Murder: Main Accused Custody Extended
A Thane court extended the police custody of Satish alias Pappya Shinde, the main accused in the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar. Police are investigating the recovery of weapons, mobile phone records, and CCTV footage, while two more arrests have been made and prime suspects remain at large.
Navi Mumbai Airport expands multimodal transport network ahead of winter flight schedule
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 5 (IANS) Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is strengthening its public transport and ground mobility infrastructure ahead of the Winter Schedule 2026-27, with a wider network of buses, taxis, autorickshaws, car rentals, and airport shuttles aimed at improving connectivity across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune and the wider Mumbai Metropolitan Region, it was announced on Monday. The airport, operated by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), is preparing for the Winter Schedule that will run from October 25, 2026, to March 27, 2027. As part of the expansion, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) will launch e-Shivai electric bus services from NMIA on October 7. The first phase of MSRTC services will connect the airport with Dadar, Borivali and Pune. Fares from NMIA have been set at Rs 450 for Pune, Rs 210 for Borivali, and Rs 170 for Dadar East. Children below 12 years and women travelling with a National Common Mobility Card will be eligible for a 50 per cent fare concession. The Dadar-NMIA service will operate through Sion and Atal Setu, while the Borivali-NMIA route will connect CSMIA Terminal 1, Bandra, and Atal Setu. The Pune route will have two daily services, with one operating in the morning and another in the afternoon. MSRTC also plans to introduce services connecting NMIA with Thane and Nashik by mid-November. Private bus operator Chalo Bus is already providing 21 daily services connecting NMIA with Marol in Andheri East, Bandra, Dadar, and the World Trade Centre in Colaba. The operator is also adding capacity during peak periods to cater to passenger and airport employee movement. Within Navi Mumbai, Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport (NMMT) is operating seven dedicated airport routes, A1 to A7, linking Terminal 1 with Kharkopar, Targhar, Belapur, Nerul, Panvel, Khandeshwar and the Airport Project Office. Services between Belapur and Nerul are available every 15-20 minutes during peak hours, while further connectivity to Vashi and Panvel is planned. The airport is also expanding taxi and last-mile connectivity. Uber Go and Uber Premier will provide app-based cab services, while Uber Auto will cater to passengers seeking on-demand autorickshaw services for shorter journeys. Prepaid taxi and autorickshaw facilities, along with car rental services, are also being introduced at the airport. Bharat Taxi is scheduled to begin operations at NMIA from October 10 with a dedicated fleet of up to 40 vehicles, adding another option for passengers travelling to and from the airport. A complimentary inter-airport shuttle service is also being introduced between NMIA and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA). Operated by Cityflo, Aarya and Chalo, the shuttle will run every hour and provide passengers with a direct transfer option between Mumbai's two airports. Overall ground transport capacity at NMIA is being scaled up to 4,594 vehicles and services, including 3,787 app-based taxis, 184 car rentals, 171 autorickshaws and 547 buses. The airport is also deploying mobility signage, improved wayfinding systems and on-ground passenger assistance, with designated areas for buses, shuttles, arrivals, departures and private vehicles.
Nagpur Man Finds About Wife's Affair, She Kills Him 8 Months After Love Marriage
Thane police arrest woman in husband's murder linked to extramarital affair and dispute.
Shiv Sena (UBT) mans murder: Thane crime branch hunts for 7.65mm firearm, chopper
Corporator Mhatre Surrenders After SC Cancels Bail In Doctor Assault
Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre and three others surrendered to a Thane trial court after the Supreme Court cancelled their bail in a doctor assault case. The apex court overturned a Bombay High Court order, emphasizing the need to protect doctors from violence and intimidation, and highlighted Mhatre's criminal history.
Thane cab driver jumps off Raigad fort
Mumbai, Thane, Palghar to witness hot and humid conditions: IMD
Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad and Ratnagiri are expected to see hot and humid conditions in isolated pockets on October 4 and 5, an IMD weather bulletin said
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Will bury dictatorship manufactured under Make in India: Uddhav Thackeray at Mumbai rally
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 4 (IANS) Shiv Sena(UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday launched direct attacks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and the functioning of the Election Commission of India (ECI) during a rally in Mumbai. Referring to PM Modi's 'Make in India' initiative, Thackeray said, When he first became the Prime Minister, he announced Make in India. We supported that vision. But if you are manufacturing a dictator under Make in India, we stand here today to bury that dictatorship. Everything else under Make in India is fine, but if you attempt to become a dictator, consider your authoritarianism buried. Addressing 'Garjana Morcha' in Mumbai, organised by the Shiv Sena(UBT) with the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray launched a scathing attack on the Central government and the ECI over allegations of systemic electoral fraud and the erosion of democratic institutions. He framed the demonstration as a ationwide crusade to safeguard Indias constitutional fabric and civil liberties, warning that public resentment could soon spill over into the streets if institutional overreach continues. Raising concerns over electoral roll manipulations, Uddhav Thackeray alleged that 13 crore voters have been erased from electoral lists across the country. That figure equals the entire population of Maharashtra. Is this arbitrary deletion acceptable to you? he asked the protesting crowd. He accused the authorities of 'stealthily purging vast voter bases. He pointed out that nearly 13 crore voters nationwide, including two crore in Maharashtra alone, have been unaccounted for or disenfranchised. He further noted that 70 lakh voters in Tamil Nadu and 30 lakh voters in West Bengal were removed. Pointing to West Bengal, Uddhav Thackeray noted that several invalidated voter applications were recently deemed valid right before the upcoming byelections. Criticising the legal delays, he questioned why urgent petitions filed in the Supreme Court face scheduled hearings just a day before polling. If the hearing takes place on the 5th and polling is on the 6th, how can reinstated voters exercise their rights? The ruling regime has captured every independent institution, he alleged. Questioning the credibility and appointment process of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Uddhav Thackeray criticised the legislative removal of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from the selection panel. He highlighted that the three-member panel now consists of the Prime Minister, a Cabinet Minister -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah -- and the Leader of the Opposition. With Home Minister Amit Shah on the committee, it creates an automatic 2-1 majority for the ruling government. Despite formal dissent from the Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, Gyanesh Kumar was appointed without waiting for scheduled court hearings. His appointment is fundamentally biased, he alleged. Remarking on the political narrative, Uddhav Thackeray asserted that while the BJP once built a narrative against alleged Congress corruption, current public sentiment across the nation has shifted to an India Against Vote-Chor (India Against Vote Thieves) movement. Denouncing the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Uddhav Thackeray claimed the party is incapable of governance. Governance and the BJP are polar opposites. What you are running is not an administration -- it is sheer political retribution, he charged, estimating that verifying the remaining disputed voter applications at the current pace would take nearly 146 months. Questioning the law and order state under the ruling administration in Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray cited the recent murder of Shiv Sena office-bearer Pradeep Purnekar in Thane. Where are your police forces and Home Minister now? Is this your version of Hindutva? he asked. He added that the terms BJP and administration have become contradictory, characterising the current administration as driven by political vengeance. Invoking Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray, he noted that Balasaheb consistently rejected such a miserable and vengeful version of democracy. Where is your Hindutva government when crimes against women and citizens are rising across the nation? he asked. Issuing a direct warning to the ruling establishment, Uddhav Thackeray said: You may have captured institutions and administrations, but the streets belong to the people. A day will come when you will find it difficult to even walk these public streets. The protest march, stretching from Metro Cinema to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters at CSMT, saw thousands of supporters marching with only the Indian Tricolour, strictly eschewing party flags. The rally united a broad coalition of opposition parties, with participation from the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar), Congress, Peasants and Workers Party of India (PWP), Left parties, along with MNS and Shiv Sena(UBT) cadres. The high-profile joint rally signals a major political escalation in Maharashtra, bringing opposing political factions together to challenge the Election Commission.
Thane MACT awards Rs 38 lakh to mother six years after sons road death
In its order passed on Saturday, MACT member R V Mohite rejected claims that the deceased was responsible for the accident and directed the offending vehicles insurer to pay the compensation initially
Thane teacher dupes autorickshaw driver of Rs 10.30 lakh over fake govt jobs
According to the complaint, the 46-year-old victim, who lives in Bhiwandi in Thane district, had enrolled his daughter for pre-recruitment training for police jobs at an academy near Kalyan Railway Station
Wife Held For Husband's Murder Over Alleged Affair
Thane police have arrested a woman who was on the run for one-and-a-half months in connection with the murder of her husband in Nagpur. The accused, Deepali Salunke, allegedly had an extramarital affair, which led to discord and ultimately the fatal attack on her husband, Gaurav Ragde. She confessed to her involvement during interrogation.
Pradeep Purnekar murder: Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders kin demand CBI probe in Thane
Purnekars family met visiting BJP leaders, including MLA Sanjay Kelkar and MLC Niranjan Davkhare, on Friday, urging them to arrange an urgent meeting with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to ensure a fair investigation free from political pressure
Kashmir gets first machine-sown direct-seeded rice crop
First Time in Kashmir: SKUAST-K Demonstrates Mechanised Direct-Seeded Rice at Khudwani Khudwani (Kulgam), Oct 03: For the first time in the Valley, rice has been sown by machine straight into the main field, skipping the nursery, the puddling and the transplanting that have defined paddy cultivation in Kashmir for generations. At the Mountain Research Centre for Field Crops (MRCFC), SKUAST-Kashmir, in Khudwani, scientists this season demonstrated mechanised Direct-Seeded Rice (DSR) over one hectare, with half the plot under DSR and the other half under conventional puddled transplanted rice, grown side by side under identical conditions for direct comparison. Dr Tasneem Mubarak, the project's Principal Investigator, said the demonstration marked a historic first for the Valley, where direct-seeded rice, known locally as Votur, was sown through a machine for the first time. The technique is not entirely new to Kashmir, Dr Mubarak told Rising Kashmir. Before the Green Revolution, farmers in the Valley practised a form of direct sowing they called 'Vothur', broadcasting pre-germinated seed by hand across the field. But the method came with serious drawbacks. The biggest problem farmers faced was weeds, he said, explaining that without proper tilling and a lack of novel herbicides, weeds overran the fields. Since sowing was done by hand rather than with any precision method, the crop grew patchy in some places and too dense in others, with birds also damaging the broadcast seed. There was no suitable herbicide at the time that could control every category of weed, which meant farmers had to weed the fields repeatedly through the season by hand, in addition to thinning the crop where it grew too dense, Dr Mubarak said, describing it as a laborious form of farming that consumed large amounts of human labour. By the 1960s, as the Green Revolution reached Kashmir, farmers shifted almost entirely to transplanted rice, which allowed better control over plant population and made it easier to manage weeds through proper tillage, standing water and herbicide application. Direct seeding fell out of use, Dr Mubarak said, ot because it was a flawed idea, but because the tools needed to make it work well simply did not exist at the time. He said farmers lacked a suitable variety with the right potential, and precision sowing methods were not available either, adding that weed management and, more recently, shrinking water resources, remained the other major gaps. The machine used at Khudwani sows seed at an exact, adjustable spacing, anywhere from 10 centimetres to 25 centimetres apart depending on the variety and the field, while placing fertiliser directly beneath the seed in the same pass. The spacing can be modified in the machine according to the situation, the variety and the location, which is why the method is called precision sowing, Dr Mubarak said. Because the method eliminates nursery-raising, puddling and transplanting entirelyoperations that each consume significant water, time and manual labourthe savings compound quickly. Thirty-five to forty per cent of water is saved through the technique in general, Dr Mubarak said, adding that this season, thanks to evenly distributed rainfall, the demonstration plot saved as much as 50 per cent of the water a conventional transplanted crop would have needed. He said eliminating the nursery raising, puddling and transplanting alone cuts labour requirements by roughly 40 to 45 per cent, and once the crop is harvested and threshed mechanically as well, total labour savings cross 50 per cent compared to the traditional method. After sowing, the field gets one irrigation immediately, then none for the next 10 to 15 days while the seedlings emerge, followed by intermittent irrigation monitored through water-level tubes installed below the surface. Novel herbicides now available can control a much wider range of weed species than what farmers had access to decades ago, cutting down the weeding labour that once made direct seeding so demanding, Dr Mubarak said. The technology also has an environmental payoff. Standing water in conventional transplanted rice drives significant methane emissions, averaging around 200 kg per hectare, Dr Mubarak said. Under DSR, with less standing water through the season, that figure drops to around 60 kg per hectare, a reduction of 60 to 80 per cent. The research behind the technology has been published in journals including Scientific Reports (Nature group), BMC Plant Biology, Advances in Weed Science, and Sustainability. Dr Mubarak, along with Prof Ashaq Hussain and Dr Intikhab Aalam, who worked on the project, were conferred the Achiever of the Year award by SKUAST-Kashmir in January 2026 in recognition of the work. Dr Mubarak said the Khudwani demonstration, carried out under an ICAR-IIRR project, is meant to be the first step toward testing how the technology fits into Kashmir's existing cropping systems. Since DSR sowing has to be done in May, the team is now studying which rice varieties and cropping sequences will work best around that timeline.
FDA raids: Banned pan masala, flavoured tobacco worth Rs 2.69 crore seized
The Maharashtra FDA seized banned pan masala, flavoured tobacco and other prohibited food products, along with three vehicles, worth Rs 2.69 crore in raids across Thane and Palghar on Friday and Saturday
Thane court sentences man to 5 years for harassing minor girls online
Navi Mumbai: Excise Department seizes 600 boxes of fake country liquor, one held
Acting on a tip-off about the illegal transportation of counterfeit country liquor, officials from the State Excise Department, Thane-1, conducted a raid near Juinagar railway station on the Panvel-Sion Highway around 11.30 am
Thane Murder: Opposition Demands CBI Probe For Slain Sena (UBT) Leader
Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Sushma Andhare has called for a CBI probe into the murder of party leader Pradeep Purnekar in Thane, alleging contract killing and potential political pressure on local police. Opposition parties are planning a protest march, while police have made arrests, and the victim's son has accused a rival Shiv Sena leader.
Sena (UBT) leader's Murder: Oppn Parties to Take Out Protest March in Thane
Opposition leaders of Sena (UBT), NCP (SP), Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), Congress, AAP, Dharmarajya Paksha and Republican Party of India (RPI) announced the protest march
Thane Opposition To Protest Over Sena Leader Murder
Opposition parties in Thane, including Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP (SP), and MNS, have announced a protest march to the Police Commissionerate on October 9. This demonstration is in response to the deteriorating law and order situation following the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar. Police have made arrests in the case, and the victim's son has accused a rival Shiv Sena leader of involvement.
Best Apple Find My Bluetooth trackers 2026: AirTag alternatives that
Macworld In the 15 years since it first appeared on the iPhone, Apples Find My technology has transformed from a simple GPS-based phone finder to a versatile ecosystem of devices not just from Apple but many specialized accessory makers in all exciting shapes, sizes, and forms. Apples Find My app offers a unified, secure way to locate all your Apple devices (iPhone, Watch, AirPods, and Mac) and items (AirTags plus third-party trackers such as these reviewed here) via an anonymous network of millions of Apple devices that ping encrypted Bluetooth to report their location back to iCloud, even when offline. These are detected by other nearby Apple devices, relaying the location data securely to you. Find My helps you to locate misplaced items in seconds, alerts you if you leave them behind, and works through your Apple device. Find My features See all your devices on a map Get the distance and direction with Precision Finding Share your lost items location Play a sound to find your device Notify When Left Behind Display a message for someone who finds it Find devices that are offline or powered off Best Find My AirTag alternatives Apples AirTags are cute, but at 8mm thick, theyre too bulbous to realistically fit in your wallet. The latest 2nd generation AirTag doesnt change the originals dimensions, leaving the market open to third-party trackers that are thinner, louder and more capable. The most common type of AirTag alternative that works directly with Apples Find My is a thin card design that can slip into your wallet or purse just like a bank card. These can be under 2mm in thickness. If you have an AirTag, stop reading and check out the best AirTag accessories , but if you need a new tracker, Apples Find My ecosystem has broken away from locating just Apple devices and AirTags to tracking just about anything, from keys to wallets , glasses cases , and passports , to bikes and pets (although Apple doesnt recommend AirTags for pets ). In January 2026, Apple released a new version of its AirTag; read our new AirTag 2 review . The 2nd Generation AirTag features a louder alert chime and improved range for super-local discovery. However, it retains the same small but curiously bulky shape that makes these third-party FindMy trackers more appealing. While all the non-Apple trackers listed below work perfectly with Apples Find My app, there is on area where the AirTag offers something unique: Precision Finding , which uses an Ultra Wideband chip that is exclusive to Apple and not publicly available to other tracker makers. This feature guides you to the tracker with more detailed directions when you are close bywithin about 1015 meters (3350 feet). The non-AirTag trackers will guide you on a map just like an AirTag but reply on their alert sound when you get closer. Apple AirTag (2026) Read our review Price When Reviewed: Single AirTag: $29; Pack of 4 AirTags: $99 Best Prices Today: $24 at Amazon | $24 at Best Buy US | $24 at Walmart Here we roundup the best Find My Bluetooth trackers , sorted by category. Some of them also work with Google Find Hub as well as Apple Find My. Think of each as an AirTag in a different shape and formusually more convenient than Apples bulbous tracker pebble. Best Find My wallet cards Best Find My luggage accessories Best Find My passport holders Best Find My keychains Best Find My glasses case Best Find My magnetic iPhone wallets Best Find My MacBook sleeve Best Find My bike tracker Best Find My wallet cards The thinnest Find My trackers you can buy, these cards will fit in your wallet or general card slots just like any bank or travel card. There are wallets that fit Apples AirTags but they add unnecessary bulk compared to these slim trackers. Even Apples new AirTag is still too bulky for slim wallets so these Find My wallet-card trackers are perfect alternatives. Ugreen FineTrack Slim Wallet Tracker Slimmest tracker card Pros Super slim Rechargeable Price When Reviewed: $29.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $16.78 View Deal $19.99 View Deal $22.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : 10-20m Charging : Via proprietary charger (included) Battery capacity : 155mAh Speaker Volume : 80dB Thin : 1.7mm Weight : 20g Colors : Black This Find My tracker card is just 1.7mm thickthats less than 1mm thicker than a standard credit card. It is certified to IP68 waterproof protection, and should also resist any dust and fluff in your wallet. It connects as an Item in the Apple Find My app. Remarkably, its battery is rechargeable via a proprietary wireless charger that connects to any USB-C wall charger. Ugreen reckons the card will last up to a year on a single charge and offers over 10 years of battery life. Lululook AirCard Pro tracker Slim and loud with lanyard Pros Super slim Wirelessly rechargeable Lanyard slot Price When Reviewed: $24.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Lululook $49.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : Up to 45m Charging : Via standard wireless charger Battery capacity : 100mAh Speaker Volume : 100dB Thin : 1.8mm Weight : 13g Colors : White, Black At 1.8mm this is one of the slimmest Find My trackers available. Only the Ugreen FineTracker is thinner. One of the reasons that this is the lightest tracker card on test is its lanyard slot, which reduces weight and fits the included cord. It is also quite loud at 100dB when you need to find it via its alert sound. The battery capacity is smaller than most, but you can recharge it using a standard wireless charger. Satechi FindAll Card Most colorful tracker card Pros Slim Wirelessly rechargeable Color choices Price When Reviewed: $34.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $34.99 View Deal $34.99 View Deal $34.99 View Deal Satechi $34.99 View Deal $34.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Connection Range : 10-20m (indoor), 20-50m (outdoor) Charging : Via standard wireless charger Battery capacity : 220mAh Speaker Volume : 80-90dB Thin : 2.3mm Weight : 17.8g Colors : Black, Sand, Desert Rose Another card-shaped Find My tracker is part of the same FindAll range as the Satechi Luggage Tag reviewed above, and available in the same pastel colors plus black. This one is thicker than the Ugreen FineTracker card, reviewed above (2.3cm thick vs 1.7cm), but its still much slimmer than an AirTag. However, it does have the advantage of being recharged with any wireless charger that you might use for your iPhone or AirPods. Chipolo CARD Loud tracker card with special button Pros Slim Loud Wirelessly rechargeable Price When Reviewed: $39 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $38.99 View Deal Chipolo $39 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : Up to 120m Charging : Via standard wireless charger Battery capacity : 180mAh Speaker Volume : 110dB Thin : 2.5mm Weight : 17g Colors : Black This Find My tracker card is a tiny bit thicker than the others at 2.5mm, but it is still very light and fits into a wallet card slot with ease. At 100dB, it has a louder alert than some, and it claims the best range. A special feature means you can double-press the cards button to quickly locate your iPhone if youve mislaid it nearby. It charges via regular wireless chargers. It works with Apple Find My and Android Find Hub. After a prolonged period of full testing Chipolo now claims a full 12 months of battery life for its CARD between charges. Chipolo The company has collaborated with Dutch pocketwear brand Secrid to market the Chipolo x Secrid Miniwallet Trackable partnering its CARD with Secrids Miniwallet, which amplifies the cards alert sound by 3dB. The walletmeasuring 4 x 2.6 x 0.8 inches (102 x 65 x 21mm)features a mechanism that slides up to nine cards out for easy access. There is extra storage for currency notes and bills, and it comes with a button closure and RFID protection. The Miniwallet Trackable is available in black, dark blue, and (pictured above) light blue with an orange lever. It is priced at $140 / 120 / 120 . UAG Metropolis Tracker Card Durable tracker card Pros Loud Wirelessly rechargeable Price When Reviewed: $44.95 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $29.95 View Deal $29.95 View Deal UAG $44.95 View Deal $44.95 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : Up to 20m Charging : Via standard wireless charger Battery capacity : 110mAh Speaker Volume : 95dB Thin : 3mm Weight : 16g Colors : Black/Micro Hexagon While a little thicker at 3mm, this dual iOS and Android tracker is very light and will slip into nearly any wallet. Its fancy-looking polycarbonate shell is IPX4 water-resistant as youd expect from a brand that specializes in tough tech. UAG claims that the battery life between wireless charges is 5-6 monthsduring charging an indicator light turns on and then turns off once fully charged. You can twin it with UAGs durable MagSafe-compatible magnetic Metropolis Wallet to clamp to the back of your iPhone. The wallet features a Kevlar inlay, and can hold the tracker and five other cards. At the back is its own kickstand. Rolling Square AirCard Pro Dual Loudest tracker card Pros Slim Loud Wirelessly rechargeable Price When Reviewed: $39.90 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Check on Amazon Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : Up to 80m Charging : Via standard wireless charger Battery capacity : 220mAh Speaker Volume : 150dB Thin : 2.2mm Weight : 18g Colors : Gray This Find My tracker card is 2.2mm thicka little slimmer than the Satechi FindAll Card but thicker than the Ugreen FineTracker. It claims to have the loudest alert sound of all the Bluetooth tracker cards, with a 20mm buzzer, claiming it is twice as loud as other trackers. Rolling Square says that it is built with anti-explosion fibreglass and CNC-machined aluminum, and it looks a bit more interesting than the standard tracker card. It charges with any standard wireless charger. It works with both Apple Find My and Google Android Find Hub apps. KeySmart SmartCard Pro Tracker card with longest battery life Pros Slim Longest battery life Wirelessly rechargeable Price When Reviewed: $49.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price KeySmart $49.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : Up to 50m Charging : Via standard wireless charger Battery capacity : 350mAh Speaker Volume : 65dB Thin : 2.4mm Weight : 21g Colors : Gray This slim tracker card has an aluminum frame and semi-transparent shell, giving it the polished look and feel of a premium metal credit card. But its standout feature is its unmatched two-year battery life, helped by its efficient architecture and capacious 350mAh battery. When it finally does run out, you just pop it onto a wireless charger to top it right back up. Ugreens FineTrack 2 trackers have larger 5-year batteries built in but they arent rechargeable like the KeySmart. You can choose to use it with either Apple FindMy or Android Find Hub. Aukey Track Mate 3 Smart Bluetooth Tracker QR code for networking Pros Slim Wirelessly rechargeable QR code contact details Price When Reviewed: $25.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Aukey $25.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : Up to 80m Charging : Via standard wireless charger Battery capacity : 170mAh Speaker Volume : 80dB Thin : 2.2mm Weight : 20.4g Colors : Gray Another slim 2.2mm Find My tracker card, the Aukey Track Mate 3s special feature is a QR code on the back that enables users to update contact information and manage a digital business card, so it can be used for both networking and the recovery of lost items if someone finds it and has the wherewithal to try the code. Best Find My luggage accessories Losing luggage on your travels is a dread that can be allayed with a Find My tracker embedded into the tag. You can even use it to guess when your suitcase is coming down the carousel or discover with horror that its in South America rather than Paris. Of course, the Apple AirTag does this too, but requires an extra accessory holder. Satechi Vegan-Leather FindAll Luggage Tag Pros Elegant travel accessory Wirelessly rechargeable Color choices Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $44.99 View Deal $44.99 View Deal $44.99 View Deal Satechi $44.99 View Deal $44.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Connection Range : 10-20m (indoor), 20-50m (outdoor) Charging : Via standard wireless charger Battery capacity : 150mAh Speaker Volume : 80-90dB Weight : 42g Colors : Black, Sand, Desert Rose With this Satechi Find My-enabled vegan-leather luggage tag, you can track your luggage through your entire trip. Its built to withstand the rigors of international travel while retaining its classic good looks and rather elegant design, and is available in Black, Sand, and Desert Rose colors with an adjustable strap. It has space for you to write your name and contact details behind a privacy flap, and hides its inner tracking technology well. Its 150mAh battery is wirelessly rechargeable via standard wireless chargers (battery life up to 8 months), and the tracker has a connection range of 10-20 meters indoors and 20-50 meters outdoors. When you want to find it, you can trigger a loud chime and receive precise directions to your items location. Chipolo LOOP Pros Great range of colors Loud USB-C charging Flexible silicone loop Price When Reviewed: $39 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $39 View Deal Chipolo $39 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : Up to 120m Charging : USB-C Battery capacity : 165mAh Speaker Volume : 125dB Weight : 10g Colors : Coral, Honey, Mint, Navy, Chalk, Charcoal Stick with Apple AirTag white if you must, but why not splash some color into your life with this cute Bluetooth tracker with a flexible silicone loop thats perfect to attach to luggage. Its rechargeable via USB-C, so you wont need to worry about replacing the battery, and as with the Chipolo CARD, you can double-press the cards button to quickly locate your iPhone if youve mislaid it nearby. Using the Chipolo app, you can ring the tracker to make its charging light blink, helping you find your item even in the dark. Its rated IP67 for formidable water and dust resistancethese trackers are ready to go the distance with your precious items. It works with both Apple Find My and Google Android Find Hub apps. Chipolo Chipolo has launched two Limited Edition LOOPs with fresh colors Morning Mist and Deep Sunset for the summer time when youre out and about more and more likely to lose a bag or suitcase. The product will be available on Chipolo.net and Amazon. Apple AirTag (2026) plus your choice of loop accessory Pros Great range of third-party loops Loud Precision Finding Cons Requires extra accessory luggage loop Replaceable rather than rechargeable battery Price When Reviewed: Single AirTag: $29; Pack of 4 AirTags: $99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $24 View Deal $24 View Deal $24 View Deal $27.99 View Deal $29 View Deal $29 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Connection Range : Up to 50m Charging : Replaceable CR2032 battery Battery capacity : 210mAh Speaker Volume : 85dB Weight : 12g Colors : White tag, optional loop color Of course, you can choose an Apple AirTag and pair it with your choice of luggage loop: weve reviewed the best AirTag accessories elsewhere for a bunch of options. By choosing an AirTag you get more accurate local discovery help with Find Mys Apple-exclusive Precision Finding but you do have to but the tracker and the luggage loop separately. Read our full Apple AirTag (2026) review Ugreen FineTrack 2 Tracker Pros Soccer-ball shaped Loud Very long battery life Fluorescent accents Cons Battery not rechargeable North America only Price When Reviewed: $19.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $13.99 View Deal $19.99 View Deal Ugreen $19.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : Up to 20m Charging : Built-in battery Battery capacity : 600mAh Speaker Volume : 110dB Weight : 23g Colors : Gray, fluorecent You cant recharge the built-in battery in the Ugreen FineTrack 2 tracker but the company claims it will last 5 years. Ugreen is calling this tracker a Soccer Ball because of its round shape and fluorescent accents, and I have to say its rather cute. It comes with a decent-sized lanyard, and will work with just about any object but works especially well on a bag. The built-in battery neither rechargeable nor replaceable but Ugreen claims it will last at least five years, claims its maker. XtremeMac X-Lock Pro Pros TSA-approved luggage lock USB-C charging Price When Reviewed: $34.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price XTremeMac $34.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : Up to 20m Charging : USB-C Battery capacity : 60mAh Speaker Volume : 80dB Weight : 42g Colors : Black Small but secure, the XtremeMac X-Lock Pro measures just 4.6 x 4.2 x 1.4cm, and can be used to secure not only your luggage but anything the 10.4cm cable can hook around. Being Find My-enabled it will also help you locate your luggage when its out of your sight. Its approved by the TSA so wont get you into trouble at Security. Best Find My passport holders In the days when air travel was a rare treat or when you travelled to different continents via ocean liner, everyone had a passport holder. The advent of the Find My tracker puts the passport wallet back in vogue and makes it even more useful. Journey Loc8 Passport Finder Wallet Pros Stylish travel accessory Wirelessly rechargeable RFID card protection Price When Reviewed: $99.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price journey $99.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : 20m (indoor), 50m (outdoor) Charging : Via standard wireless charger Battery capacity : 150mAh Speaker Volume : 85dB Weight : 138g Colors : Black This super-organized Apple Find My-enabled passport wallet holds not only your passport, but also up to five cards (with RFID protection to prevent data theft), cash, a handy pen, a boarding pass, and other travel essentials. The wireless charging pad is hidden away behind where the passport sits. Inside, the soft fine-woven fabric contrasts with the supple exterior. Satechi FindAll Passport Cover Pros Elegant travel accessory Wirelessly rechargeable RFID card protection Color choices Price When Reviewed: $59.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $59.99 View Deal $59.99 View Deal $59.99 View Deal Satechi $59.99 View Deal $59.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Connection Range : 10-20m (indoor), 20-50m (outdoor) Charging : Via standard wireless charger Battery capacity : 150mAh Speaker Volume : 80-90dB Weight : 104g Colors : Black, Sand, Desert Rose Satechis FindAll rangein the same elegant color rangeincludes the vegan-leather Passport Cover that stores not only your precious travel documentation but four cards with RFID protection to secure you from data thieves. Plus, you can recharge the battery via the wireless pad on the front of the case. Best Find My keychains Although its one of the most obvious uses for an AirTag, Apples device has no hole or loop for attaching it directly to a keyring. There are plenty of good-looking keychains that can host an Apple AirTagindeed we have reviewed a bunch of them in our roundup of the best AirTag accessories . The expansion of the whole Find My ecosystem means you dont have to choose Apple or AirTag, just certified Find My solutions, including these excellent third-party keyrings. Journey LOC8 Finder Fob 2 Universal Pros Lightweight USB-C charging Price When Reviewed: $29.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Journey $29.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : 10-20m (indoor), 20-50m (outdoor) Charging : USB-C Battery capacity : 120mAh Speaker Volume : 80-90dB Weight : 12g Colors : Black, White Why choose the Journey LOC8 Finder Fob 2 over the Apple AirTag? You can recharge it via standard USB-C rather than need to replace the battery every couple of years. This is more convenient, cheaper and better for the planet. Youll never look at your AirTag in the same way again. The Universal in the name means it is compatible with both Apple Find My and Android Find Hub. Chipolo POP Bluetooth Tracker Pros Very loud Lightweight Cons Replaceable rather than rechargeable battery Price When Reviewed: $29 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $29 View Deal Chipolo $29 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : Up to 120m Charging : Replaceable CR2032 battery Battery capacity : 225mAh Speaker Volume : 120dB Weight : 9g Colors : Blue, Red, Yellow, Green, Black, White Before you resort to the Find My app to sound an alert to help you find your missing item, the glaring color of this super-lightweight 0.26-inch thick plastic tracker means you should be able to easily spot it. It stands out a mile from all the other dull trackers out there. Indeed, it goes much further than that. It works with the two major Find apps (iOS and Android), but also connects to its own Chipolo app mentioned at the start of this article. You can buy a 4-pack of mixed colors for $90 / 90 . The only slight downside is that the POP uses the same replaceable CR2032 battery as the AirTag rather than being rechargeable itself. It works with both Apple Find My and Google Android Find Hub apps. Chipolo For Merc drivers (or wannabes) there is now the special Chipolo Loop (Mercedes-Benz Edition) including a brushed metal loop and matte black shell with the iconic chrome Star to keep with your car keys. Unlike the Benz cars, it is priced the same as the standard editions of the Loop (reviewed further up this chart). It is available direct from Chipolo , Mercedes-Benzs dealerships, and Amazon . Satechi Vegan-Leather FindAll Keychain Pros Wirelessly rechargeable Color choices Price When Reviewed: $29.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $29.99 View Deal $29.99 View Deal $29.99 View Deal Satechi $29.99 View Deal $29.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Connection Range : 10-20m (indoor), 20-50m (outdoor) Charging : Via standard wireless charger Battery capacity : 180mAh Speaker Volume : 80-90dB Weight : 14.3g Colors : Black, Sand, Desert Rose Another fine member of Satechis FindAll range and available in the attractive Sand and Desert Rose colors, as well as Black, is the sleek Vegan-Leather FindAll Keychainwirelessly rechargeable via standard chargers, so not requiring battery replacements as the AirTag does. And it looks just as great attached to a bag or suitcase. Orbitkey Key Organiser Tracker Pros Up to seven keys Protects phone from scratches Wirelessly rechargeable Color choices Price When Reviewed: $69.90 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Orbitkey $69.90 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : 50m (outdoor) Charging : Via proprietary charger (included) Battery capacity : 180mAh Speaker Volume : 100-110dB Weight : 26g Colors : Cobalt, Blush, Black, Citrus, Orange Orbitkey, as its name suggests, has been a pioneer in key organizers since 2013. It now has a range of key organizers in five colors with an integrated Apple FindMy (and Google Android Find Hub) tracker. Its available in Leather ($84.90) or leather-like polyurethane ($69.90)both of which should protect your phone or whatever else is in your pocket or handbag from key scratches. The Key Organiser can stack 3-7 keys, and is best suited if you have a lot of keys rather than just one or two. It charges via its own (included) magnetic wireless charger, and claims a 3-5-month battery life between charges. Orbitkey Orbitkey also offers the tracker as a standalone non-keychain tracker. The $35 Orbitkey Universal Tracker will fit in one of the companys standard Key Organisers or you can slip it into pretty much anything you want tracked. Like the Key Organiser Tracker it works with both Apple and Google tracker systems, and comes in a bunch of easily distinguishable colors: Pistachio, Black, Lilac, Granite, and Tangerine. Ugreen FineTrack Smart Tracker (USB-C) Multipack Pros USB-C charging Keyring slot 2-pack or 4-pack Price When Reviewed: $29.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $17.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : 10-20m Charging : USB-C Battery capacity : 150mAh Speaker Volume : 80dB Weight : 50g Colors : Gray This tracker is like an AirTag with a slot for a keyring. You can attach it to whatever you like (if you ask nicely) and it includes all the features youve loved since the AirTag. Ugreen has a version that, like Apples AirTag, has a replaceable CR2032 battery. While this means longer life between battery swaps, we prefer this USB-C-rechargeable model that is available in a 2-pack or 4-pack . Ugreen Ugreen also sells the FineTrack Mini 2 Tracker , pictured above, available in a four pack. The super-lightweightIP68 water/dust-proof FineTrack Mini 2 has a louder 110dB speaker volume, and comes with a detachable loop so you can attach it to a bag or keyring. It also features fluorescent accents to make it visibly easier to find in the dark. It isnt rechargeable like the standard FineTrack but claims a 5-year running life with its built-in battery. It is also available at Amazon . Connection Range : 10-20m Charging : Built-in battery Battery capacity : 600mAh Speaker Volume : 110dB Weight : 13g Colors : Gray, fluorescent Journey LOC8 Urban & Motion Key Organizers Pros Stylish 6-key chains Leather and metal options Cons Proprietary charger Price When Reviewed: $109.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Journey $109.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : Up to 50m Charging : Proprietary charger Battery capacity : 80mAh (MOTION); 100mAh (URBAN) Speaker Volume : 80dB Weight : 44g Colors : Black, Orange, White, Brown There are two models of Find My-enabled keychain trackers in the Journey LOC8 range. The LOC8 Urban Key Organizer is wrapped in premium Nappa leather, while the LOC8 Motion Key Organizer is a starker metal design with an orange version that might excite iPhone 17 Pro owners. Both include a multi-tool component of a bottle-opener and a cardboard-cutter, though only the Urban model is compatible with both Apple and Android phones. Rolling Square AirNotch Pro Dual Loud keychain tracker Pros Loud Glow in the dark elements Cons Replaceable rather than rechargeable battery Price When Reviewed: $39.90 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Check on Amazon Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : Up to 80m Charging : Replaceable CR2032 battery Battery capacity : 225mAh Speaker Volume : 150dB Weight : 23g Colors : Gray This Find My keychain tracker is quite chunky but thats not a bad thing for a keychain you need to find in your bag. When you need to find it when its not where you thought it was, the alert sound is loudabout twice the volume as the AirTagvia omnidirectional buzzers. It also features glow-in-the-dark photoluminescent inserts to make it easier to seethis is based on watch technology, so its not surprising that Rolling Square is a Swiss company. It works with both Apple Find My and Google Android Find Hub apps. Rather than being wirelessly rechargeable, it uses the same replaceable CR2032 battery as the AirTag. Apple AirTag (2026) plus your choice of key ring accessory Pros Great range of third-party keyrings Loud Precision Finding Cons Requires extra accessory keychain Replaceable rather than rechargeable battery Price When Reviewed: Single AirTag: $29; Pack of 4 AirTags: $99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $24 View Deal $24 View Deal $24 View Deal $27.99 View Deal $29 View Deal $29 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Connection Range : Up to 50m Charging : Replaceable CR2032 battery Battery capacity : 210mAh Speaker Volume : 85dB Weight : 12g Colors : White tag, optional key chain color As with luggage loops you can choose an Apple AirTag and pair it with your choice of keychain: check out the best AirTag keychains elsewhere for your delectation. Again, by choosing an AirTag you get more accurate local discovery help with Find Mys Apple-exclusive Precision Finding but you do have to but the tracker and the keychain separately. Read our full Apple AirTag (2026) review Best Find My magnetic iPhone wallets Weve already looked at the best tracker cards that fit into your wallet but why not go the whole hog and get a Find My wallet? Journey LOC8 VERSA Money Clip Finder Wallet and Stand Pros Strong magnetic hold An option for cash users Cons Proprietary charger (MagSafe) Price When Reviewed: $89.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Journey $89.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : Up to 50m Charging : Proprietary charger (MagSafe); any wireless charger (Versa) Battery capacity : 150mAh Speaker Volume : 100dB (MagSafe); 80dB (Versa) Weight : 82g (MagSafe); 94g (Versa) Colors : Midnight, Light Gray Journey has two Find My-enabled wallets in its POC8 lineup. The LOC8 MagSafe Finder Wallet and Stand (pictured above left) holds up to five cards, secured with RFID protection. Its the slightly older of the two wallets and so charges via a proprietary charger (included) rather than wirelessly like the Loc8 Versa MagSafe Wallet with Money Clip (above right) that also holds five cards but also includes a money clip inside. Both are made from eco-conscious vegan leather. Both convert into a stand that can hold the iPhone in either portrait or landscape orientation. Best Find My glasses case If you have the sense to put your glasses away in a case youd think you remember where you put it. Fear not, Satechi has an Apple Find My-enabled case for your losable specs. 1. Satechi Vegan-Leather FindAll Glasses Case Pros Protects and locates eyeglasses Recharges wirelessly Price When Reviewed: $49.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $49.99 View Deal $49.99 View Deal Satechi $49.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : Up to 50m Charging : Via standard wireless charger Battery capacity : 150mAh Speaker Volume : 80-90dB Weight : 133g Colors : Black, Sand, Desert Rose You dont need your specs on to find your glasses with the built-in speaker in this Find My-enabled eyewear vegan-leather case, part of Satechis FindAll range. Elton John might struggle, but the case is compatible with most glasses, sunglasses, and even XR/AR devices such as VITURE Pro XR, XREAL Air 2, and Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses. Best Find My MacBook bag and sleeve Your MacBook already has Apples Find My in its own software but you can double the tracking power with an enabled laptop sleeve that works even when your laptop is switched off and offline. Journey LOC8 Laptop Sleeve Universal Pros Stylish protection USB-C charging Price When Reviewed: $119.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Journey $119.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : Up to 50m Charging : USB-C Battery capacity : 230mAh Speaker Volume : 90dB Weight : 278g (13-14-inch); 352g (15-16-inch) Colors : Black If you travel a lot with your MacBook, whether on a short commute, a longer business trip, or a vacation, its wise to protect your laptop in a sleeve. Another member of the Journey LOC8 range of Find My-enabled accessories, this sleeve not only protects your MacBook from bumps and scratches but also helps you locate it or get alerts if its left behind. The sleeve is built from military-grade shock-absorbing materials and a cushioned interior, and its PU leather matte exterior can be used as a mousepad when the MacBook is out of its comfy confines. It features stretchable edges for a snug fit (choose between sizes for 13-14-inch and 15-16-inch laptops) with a neat magnetic closure keeping the laptop secure yet easily accessible. It charges via regular USB-C and works with both Apple Find My and Android Find Hub. Scapade AirPack Backpack Laptop bag with built-in tracker Pros Laptop bag with built-in Find My tracker Wirelessly rechargeable Loud Price When Reviewed: $199.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $199.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : Up to 30m Charging : Via standard wireless charger Battery capacity : 150mAh Speaker Volume : 120dB Colors : Black The AirPack Backpack, from Bacelona-based Scapade, is packed with smart features and surely the most luxurious padded laptop compartment of any backpack. The smart features include an integrated tracker that works with Apples Find My app so that users can quickly locate their backpack via iOS or macOS devices. The tracker has wireless charging (at the back of the bag) and a flashing indicator that signals active tracking for added peace of mind. The backpack is also equipped with a TSA-approved hidden zip lock at the top of the backpack, so highly secure while still compliant with airport regulations. The lightweight (1.3kg) backpack opens up flat for easy packing and unpacking, with a roomy 28L of organised within its waterresistant 29.5 x 20 x 45cm dimensions. There are two zipped side pockets and a front easy-access zipped compartment at the front, plus two zipped pockets inside, along with two flexible pockets for chargers and accessories. Best Find My bike tracker You are less likely to misplace your bicycle than you are your house keys, but there are trackers built specially for bike owners that incorporate theft alarms. 1. Knog Scout Bike Alarm and Finder Pros Alarm function USB-C charging Price When Reviewed: $59.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $57.75 View Deal Knog $64.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Connection Range : Up to 30m Charging : USB-C Battery capacity : Data not supplied Speaker Volume : 85dB Weight : 25g Colors : Black This Find My-enabled tracker and bike alarm securely mounts to a standard water cage using the supplied anti-tamper screws. Once armed, any movement of the Scout-fitted Bike triggers a motion-sensitive audio alarm that should discourage further movement and alert the bikes ownerboth by the alarm sound and via a notification to the owners iPhone (when in Bluetooth range). Knog claims that the battery can last two to six months between USB-C charges. Rolling Square Can the Apple Find My and Google Android Find Hub apps work at the same time? All of the trackers reviewed here support Apples Find My app and functionality, and some can be switched over to Googles Android Find Hub if you change your phone to that platform. Using both networks simultaneously isnt possible due to Apple and Google policies and basic incompatibility between the Find My and Find Hub. To switch between the two networks, you must reset the tracker by removing it from the current app and then reconnect it on another device.
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