New technology brings with it new spy gadgets.
Whenever there is a new technological breakthrough, it doesn't take long for that technology to find its way into a new batch of gadgets. Invariably, some of this new technology produces gadgets that can be used to spy, or some that have been specifically designed to spy. Many of today's new gadgets make use of GPS technology, others of the latest computer innovations, and some are byproducts of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Cameras
A covert, or hidden camera is one of the most useful spy gadgets, and the miniaturization that has been possible with digital cameras has brought along a whole new family of spy cameras. Video cameras have been incorporated into such everyday items as sunglasses, smiley buttons, shirt buttons, pendant crosses, wristwatches, car remotes and baseball hats. For planting, you can find cameras hidden away in an AC adaptor, the spine of a book , clothes hooks and ballpoint pens. Spy cameras are also available that will look around a corner and that will give a clear picture, even at night. Most cameras are available either as recording devices or for transmitting live pictures.
GPS
GPS trackers enable you to follow a subject without being detected. There are both hard-wired and remote GPS trackers designed for use in tracking vehicles. Depending on the model, variations include magnetic trackers, trackers that transmit their position in real time and others that record their position for up to eight weeks. Many have a convenient USB connector. One of the latest devices is a micro GPS mail logger. This gadget tells you exactly where and when your mail has been between posting and delivery.
Cell Phone Surveillance
Many of the latest gadgets are designed to be used for cell phone surveillance. There's a bundle of software that you can install as an application onto a cell phone that will transmit to you over the Internet the cell phone's GPS location every 15 minutes and that also records incoming and outgoing calls and SMS messages, contact lists and emails in and out. There are also gadgets for listening in on other people's cell phones and for electronically jamming any cell phone within a certain distance of the device.
Computer Spying
Plug the Stealth iBot into any computers USB slot for just five seconds and you can secretly record everything that happens on that computer. It will record up to 10,000 screen shots, unlimited text and, according to Brickhouse Security, is undetectable by most anti-spyware applications. The Deluxe version of this gadget logs every single keystroke on a computer, and you can even program it to be on the lookout for specific keywords or phrases.
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