Technology · 13 August 2026

Google launches $29 Pixel Tag to help Android users find lost items

Google's new item tracker uses the Find Hub network, tapping into Android phones globally to help locate lost belongings. Google unveiled the Pixel Tag on Wednesday during its Made by Google 2026 event, priced at $29 for a single pack. The Pixel Tag is slimmer and more oval than Apple's AirTag, and will be available to buy on November 11, 2026.

By BriefTea Editorial · 13 August 2026 at 7:45

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