Pebblebee tracker�s new SOS alert reminds us that updates can be good for gadgets

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Pebblebee is adding a free, helpful feature to already-purchased devices.Today, it announced that its Clip Universal Bluetooth trackers,
which are compatible with iOS and Android devices, are being updated to include an Alert feature that sets off a siren and strobing light
when a user wants help.Pebblebee started selling Android trackers in May 2024 in three different form factors: an AirTag-like Clip version,
a credit card-shaped Card SKU, and the smallest version, Tag
networks (although not simultaneously).Pebblebee's update makes it so that Clip Universals can show a strobing light and make a siren sound
when users press the device quickly and repeatedly
Previously, the Clip's light was primarily for helping people find their things in the dark
Clip owners can add the Alert feature through an update in the Pebblebee companion app.Clip owners now have the option to set up a Safety
announcement said
updates that benefit users and aren't centered on corporate interests
It's a standout from many other gadget updates that lock features behind a paywall, remove features, and/or completely brick people's
devices.