Announced details
The card model is approximately 40% thinner than the previous model
A business relationship in which PB Inc. develops the products and SOURCENEXT CORPORATION sells and supports them. Capital and personnel relationships are not disclosed.
A U.S. company that developed the “Pebblebee (ペブルビー)” smart tag. Its location, representative, capital and year of establishment are not disclosed.
¥5,390 each, including tax
The company does not address Contract Value / Impact on Business Performance.
Research by the Company as of 15 April 2026. The comparison covered card-shaped smart tags sold on Amazon, Rakuten Ichiba and the online stores of major consumer electronics retailers.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Names of Products / Services Covered | Pebblebee (ペブルビー) CLIP 5 PB-CP5R0110E2, Pebblebee (ペブルビー) CARD 5 PB-CD5R0110E2, Pebblebee Gen5 |
| Counterparty | PB Inc. |
| Counterparty overview | A U.S. company that developed the “Pebblebee (ペブルビー)” smart tag. Its location, representative, capital and year of establishment are not disclosed. |
| Relationship with the Company | A business relationship in which PB Inc. develops the products and SOURCENEXT CORPORATION sells and supports them. Capital and personnel relationships are not disclosed. |
| Offering price | ¥5,390 each, including tax |
| Launch date | 21 April 2026 (Tuesday), scheduled to go on sale |
| Applicable area | Managing luggage when traveling, Theft prevention for high-value items such as cars, bicycles, motorcycles and cameras, Managing everyday belongings such as children's keys and elderly people's bags and passbooks, Shared use within families, Corporate uses, such as company vehicle keys and employee ID cards |
| Quantitative Effects | The card model is approximately 40% thinner than the previous model |
| Source | Research by the Company as of 15 April 2026. The comparison covered card-shaped smart tags sold on Amazon, Rakuten Ichiba and the online stores of major consumer electronics retailers. |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The card model is designed to fit more easily in wallets, passports and similar items, while the clip model offers improved visibility and makes attached items easier to locate. The products also incorporate privacy considerations in light of stalking caused by the inappropriate use of smart tags being a social issue.