ElevationLab pulls AirTag Silencer that muted the tracker's speaker

ElevationLab has withdrawn its AirTag Silencer, a device that precisely destroyed the speaker inside an AirTag while leaving tracking intact. The company said the product could aid stalkers and will use its patent to stop anyone else from making a similar tool.

• AirTag Silencer killed the speaker but kept tracking working
• ElevationLab pulled the product and emailed customers
• The company will use its patent to block future clones
• Move followed criticism that the gadget helped stalkers