Here’s a great gadget for parents who want to keep a close watch on their kids. GPS Magazine recently named the WorldTracker GPRS the best GPS tracking device for child safety. In its review, GPS Magazine tested several GPS trackers and radio frequency devices in several settings including movie theaters, shopping centers and outdoors. The GPS tracker can be used with GPS tracking software to set boundaries known as geo-fences which alert parents when a child leaves a predetermined area. A panic button on the side of the GPS tracker will quickly alert parents by sending a rapid series of location reports. The WorldTracker GPS system is smaller than a cell phone and is rechargeable. In addition to tracking the whereabouts of a little one, this tracker could also be tossed in the glove box of your teenager’s car for added peace of mind. The WorldTracker GPRS is developed and produced by TrackingtheWorld, Inc., a California company.

Beyond geocaching and all the fun you can have with GPS trackers, business owners are increasingly turning to GPS units as security devices for expensive equipment and cargo. After purchasing a GPS tracker, business owners typically must pay an activation fee in addition to monthly service fees for continued tracking service whether they need it or not, which is sometimes more than they want to invest in GPS tracking. As an alternative to ongoing fees, a new GPS tracking device, known as the GAT , or Global Asset Tracker, requires no monthly service or activation fees until it is actually needed. Made by TrackingtheWorld, Inc., a Burlingame, CA firm, the GAT can be remotely activated via a pre-installed SIM card and holds a single charge for up to 3 years. In the news, GPS trackers have recently been credited with foiling the efforts of thieves. On April 28, The Dallas Morning News reported that GPS tracking led to the recover y of 2 air conditioning units valued at $2,000 each. Theft of air conditioning units is rapidly increasing due to the escalating value of brass as scrap.