Full FeedWanna keep tabs on someone? The Zoombak Universal A-GPS Locator will do it for you
Oh my, oh my. Just think of all the not so nice tracking you could do with this little gadget. The new Zoombak Universal GPS Locator lets you know whenever it enters specific geographical zones. How very stealthy. A company spokesperson however, claims that Zoombak “does not condone or recommend that the device be used for those things.” Ummm…yeah. I’m sure that will stop its misuse.
What you do is drop it into whatever you want tracked. (No…I don’t recommend having someone swallow it). Your kid’s backpack or car is more what they are envisioning for the device. You know, to make sure they are actually going to school, or to the library to study like they claim. Or you’re wondering where your girlfriend is really going when she makes those late night runs to the gym? Voila. Yeah…you see where this could go, don’t you?
Whenever the device enters a specified zone, you will get either a text message or an email letting you know it’s there. Some more practical (and less sneaky) uses for the device are putting it in your luggage when you travel, in your own car or motorcycle in case of theft, even on the family dog who likes to run away.
Zoombak has a special interactive site where you can set up your own custom safety zone around just about any location, like your house, school, mall and so on. Or, you can also choose at any time to find out exactly where the module is from either your phone or zoombak.com.
The locator received Honoree status at the CES Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Awards. which “recognize groundbreaking consumer products that exhibit high overall product quality, unique features and user value.”
Out in time for your holiday spying shopping, the MSRP on this is $199.99. But I found it on Amazon for $145 if you shop now. There is also a monthly service fee for the device.
Impractical and sneaky? Or helpful and innovative? Either way, happy tracking!
via [DirectionsMag]
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