Chipolo, an AirTag rival, debuts rechargeable trackers with a six-month battery life

Chipolo, a competitor to Apple’s AirTag, has introduced new rechargeable tracking devices: an updated LOOP tracker and a slim CARD designed to fit in wallets. Unlike AirTags that use replaceable CR2032 batteries, Chipolo’s devices feature rechargeable batteries lasting about six months per charge. The LOOP charges via USB-C, while the CARD supports Qi wireless charging. Both devices are made with at least 50% post-consumer recycled plastic, appealing to eco-conscious consumers aiming to reduce e-waste. The new trackers offer an extended Bluetooth range of 400 feet (120 meters) and are compatible with Apple’s Find My network and Android’s Find Hub. They emit loud rings—up to 125 dB for the LOOP and 110 dB for the CARD—and include features like out-of-range alerts, customizable ringtones, and a ring-and-blink mode for locating items in the dark. Both devices are waterproof and dust-tight with an IP67 rating, meaning they can withstand immersion in