April 2008
BladeRunner GPS jacket: LoJack for your kid
Few things can be as terrifying for a parent as losing track of your child. Fortunately, technology has a solution that will let you know your kid’s location by computer, cell phone, or BlackBerry. We’ve wondered about privacy implications of tracking people with GPS-enabled garments before, but because it’s aimed at young kids, the BladeRunner should raise fewer “big brother” concerns.
December 2007
Hop-on Brings Back Disposable Cell Phone for Use on Verizons Open Network
Wireless announcement that it will allow outside phone and mobile devices to connect to their network. The stylish disposable phone is ideal for kids, teens, seniors, tourist, vacationers, business travelers and people with credit challenges.
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