{
  "id": 14522694,
  "title": "ElevationLab pulls AirTag Silencer after backlash over stalking concerns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/elevationlab-pulls-airtag-silencer-after-backlash-over-stalking",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-14T19:55:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/10/14/elevationlab-pulls-airtag-silencer-after-backlash-over-stalking-concerns/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ElevationLab has pulled its AirTag Silencer following backlash over concerns of facilitating stalking. The accessory, announced on September 30 for $9.99, was designed to neutralize the AirTag's speaker without damaging the device. However, critics argue that this could enable stalking and misuse. In an \"apology\" note, ElevationLab admitted the product could assist malicious individuals in tracking others who wouldn't receive phone notifications. The company has removed the product from sale and will use its patent to prevent others from making similar devices. The product is no longer listed on Amazon, though it still appears as an autocomplete suggestion in search results.",
  "summary": "Following intense criticism over the obvious fact that its AirTag Silencer could facilitate stalking and other forms of misuse of Apple’s AirTag, ElevationLab has now pulled the accessory. Here are the details. more…",
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      {
        "outlet": "MacRumors",
        "title": "Elevation Lab Pulls AirTag Silencer After Stalking Concerns",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/elevation-lab-pulls-airtag-silencer-after-stalking-concerns",
        "published": "2026-10-13T21:14:42.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}