{"rewrite":{"id":"r_05a00f3a5da9f9753909f6a5","clusterId":"c_9c5b08418dca91ab2ee6fa7d","slug":"google-pixel-tag-item-tracker-launches-in-november","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"Google Pixel Tag Item Tracker Launches in November","summary":"Google has announced its first official item tracker, the Google Pixel Tag, which will launch in Japan around November 11, 2026. The device is priced at 5,010 yen for a single unit and 16,940 yen for a set of four. It is compatible with smartphones running Android 9 or later and uses Google's Find Hub network for location tracking. The Pixel Tag features IP67 water and dust resistance, a compact body measuring 46.1 x 28 x 5.4 mm, and a weight of 11.8 g. It runs on a replaceable CR2032 button cell battery with a battery life of over one year. The tag supports Bluetooth Channel Sounding and ultra-wideband (UWB) wireless technology, allowing compatible smartphones like the Pixel 11 Pro to display detailed distance and direction to the tag. Users can also link the tag with Pixel devices such as the Pixel Watch for location checks and sound alerts, and can use Gemini via Pixel Buds to trigger alerts. The Pixel Tag is positioned as a competitor to Apple's AirTag, with a similar price point in the US at 29 dollars for one and 99 dollars for four.","whyItMatters":"The Pixel Tag fills a gap in Google's ecosystem, giving Android users an official alternative to Apple's AirTag and leveraging the Find Hub network to compete directly in the item tracker market.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pixel Tag is Google\u0026#39;s first foray into the item tracker category, a space long dominated by Apple\u0026#39;s AirTag. The device is made of polycarbonate and metal, and its IP67 rating means it can withstand dust and water immersion. Unlike some trackers, the battery is user-replaceable, a feature that extends the device\u0026#39;s lifespan. The tag\u0026#39;s UWB support is a key differentiator, enabling precise location tracking within one meter when paired with compatible Pixel smartphones.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoogle has integrated the Pixel Tag with its broader device ecosystem. Users can check location and trigger sound alerts from the Pixel Watch, and even use voice commands through Gemini via Pixel Buds to sound an alert. The tag also includes a button that can make the paired smartphone ring, even in silent mode. In Japan, the Pixel Tag is priced slightly lower than the AirTag, which costs 5,480 yen for one and 18,400 yen for four. In the US, both products are priced identically at 29 dollars for one and 99 dollars for four, signaling Google\u0026#39;s intent to compete head-on with Apple.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Google's Pixel Tag is here, and it's priced to take on AirTag: 5,010 yen in Japan, 29 dollars in the US. UWB support means your Pixel 11 Pro can point you right to it.","twitterPost":"Pixel Tag works with Android 9+, has a user-replaceable battery, and can ring your phone even in silent mode. But can it beat AirTag's ecosystem?","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Google finally enters the item tracker market with the Pixel Tag, launching in November. It offers UWB precision, a replaceable battery, and deep integration with Pixel devices, all at a price that undercuts AirTag in Japan.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"ASCII.jp\",\"url\":\"https://ascii.jp/elem/000/004/426/4426524/?rss\",\"title\":\"Google's official item tracker finally arrives! \\\"Pixel Tag\\\" launches in October\"},{\"source\":\"GIGAZINE\",\"url\":\"https://gigazine.net/news/20260813-pixel-tag/\",\"title\":\"Googleが落とし物トラッカーの「Pixel Tag」を発表、1個5010円\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":8316,"outputTokens":963,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1786658276,"createdAt":"2026-08-13T21:51:06.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-08-13T21:51:45.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-13T21:51:06.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_9c5b08418dca91ab2ee6fa7d","canonicalTitle":"グーグル純正の忘れ物タグがついに登場！ 「Pixel Tag」は10月発売","representativeArticleId":"a_3b9208961a2e1b37d18ca31b","sourceCount":2,"writtenSourceCount":2,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":false,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Pixel Tag\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"announcement\",\"domain\":\"other\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-08-12T14:00:00.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-08-13T02:00:00.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-13T21:51:45.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"ASCII.jp","url":"https://ascii.jp/elem/000/004/426/4426524/?rss","title":"グーグル純正の忘れ物タグがついに登場！ 「Pixel Tag」は10月発売"},{"source":"GIGAZINE","url":"https://gigazine.net/news/20260813-pixel-tag/","title":"Googleが落とし物トラッカーの「Pixel Tag」を発表、1個5010円"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Pixel Tag"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"announcement","domain":"other","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["Google Pixel Tag launches in Japan around November 11, 2026.","Pixel Tag is priced at 5,010 yen for one unit and 16,940 yen for a set of four.","Pixel Tag has IP67 water and dust resistance and a replaceable CR2032 battery with over one year of life.","Pixel Tag supports Bluetooth Channel Sounding and UWB for location tracking via Google's Find Hub network.","Pixel Tag is compatible with Android 9 or later and can link with Pixel Watch and Pixel Buds."]}