Pebblebee’s new Halo tracker doubles as a personal safety device

After expanding the functionality of its Clip location tracker last year with a panic alarm that sends messages and your location to trusted contacts, Pebblebee has announced a new tracker with even more personal safety features. The Halo is brighter and louder than the Clip and features an easier-to-trigger alert.

Available starting today for $59.99 through Pebblebee’s online store and on Amazon starting on April 20th, Halo is at its core still a location tracker. It’s compatible with either Apple’s Find My tracking network or Google’s Find Hub, but not both at the same time, and small enough to be stashed in a bag or clipped to your keys …

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