Lost my phone at the office. Claude suggested tracking Bluetooth signal strength
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August 7, 2026
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Summary
Lost my phone at the office and spent 30 minutes turning the place over. Find My was disabled by MDM. Out of ideas, I asked Claude how I could find it. It suggested tracking the Bluetooth signal strength, then wrote me a meter in about a minute. I walked around watching the number climb. Found it. Apparently you can just make the tool you need now. Code: github.com/ben-z/findphone - We're at the b...
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Community Sentiment
Positives
- Claude's ability to assist with creative projects like making a game for kids showcases its potential in educational applications, making learning fun and interactive.
- Interacting with Claude is described as a much better experience than traditional Google searches, highlighting its advantages in user experience and efficiency.
Concerns
- Concerns about future coding practices suggest that the current wave of AI-generated code could lead to a 'spaghetti mess', implying that quality control might suffer.
- Skepticism exists around the reliance on AI tools like Claude, with some feeling that solutions offered are often already known issues, diminishing the novelty of AI assistance.
