SMRTR TechJul 30, 2025TechCrunch

Skechers is making kids’ shoes with a hidden AirTag compartment

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Skechers' new children's sneakers include a hidden compartment for Apple AirTags, enabling parents to track their kids' locations. This product reflects a growing trend of using AirTags for child safety, despite not being an official Apple collaboration. The technology's limitations and potential misuse raise privacy and surveillance concerns. This development highlights the intersection of wearable technology and parental monitoring, prompting debates about balancing safety and personal freedom in the digital era.

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