> I would love it if flash drives had Bluetooth Looks like you forgot what you need a battery there too. At this point just buy a phone and use it as flash dri

> I would love it if flash drives had Bluetooth Looks like you forgot what you need a battery there too. At this point just buy a phone and use it as flash drive. You can even call on it if you lost it, or lock it through Google account. > I would imagine it just slightly deters crackheads Crackheads steal first. > it helps fight organized retail theft gangs which are apparently a problem for tool companies Just like automobile anti-theft devices aren't a problem for the organized crime the measly BT shit wouldn't be a problem for organized crime. > In DeWalt's case It's an inventory system in the first place, not anti-theft. > It's better than nothing You just asking to add a battery, bluetooth module, micro-controller (at least) or a full blown computer (Raspberries as mundane programmable OTC parts in the electric scooters comes to mind from a recent news), some app - can you guarantee what a 5 y.o. cordless drill would work with a your new phone? Or more like your new phone would allow a 5 y.o. app to install and work? > Better than trying to defend your property with force You are trying to solve an administrative problem with a technical means. > It's a cheap extra deterrent that makes their job a little harder. It's not cheap. It's additional $5 (at least) BOM for everything and you would pay way more than $5 for it in the end product. Oh, by the way - carbon footprint.