Technology is really great sometimes. Not only have devices gotten smaller, they have become more powerful and more useful. Think about cell phones – do you remember the size of them back in the 80′s? They were simply HUGE and clunky. GPS technology has gone the same way and are now so small, they can be integrated into a smartphone.
GPS’s are simpler as well and now provide uses beyond just providing map guidance. Instead of pulling in map data via a cell phone connection, it can push out GPS location information via a cellular network to provide tracking. This is exactly what PocketFinder has created and the service they provide. And they do it for pets, people and vehicles.
Since I look for solutions that make a family environment better, I’m going to focus my attention on the “people” version.
If you are a parent, the safety and wellbeing of your children is your top concern. And you will go to all lengths to ensure that. With technology as a tool for this, you can make your kids just a little bit safer by using it. Many kids nowadays have cellphones and there are services that you can get through your cell providers to help you track their whereabouts. For anywhere between $10 and $25 per month, you can track your kids via their cell phones. Sometimes though, your kids might not be old enough for you to justify buying them a cell phone and paying for that service or entering into a lengthy contract.
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