Toddler Tracking: Why The Next Generation Is Not Going To Care About The NSA
Privacy is a big deal nowadays. We don’t want to be watched at all times, we’re cautious about email, and, quite frankly, we’re terrified about the government.
But that’s our generation, one exposed to data leaks and Snowden scares. The same can’t be said for the children of tomorrow. For these kids, privacy will be an alien concept largely because they will have grown up used to having every single step of their existence mapped, tracked, and documented.
To fully explain this, lets have a look at a few choice baby gadgets that have been released recently.
The BeLuvv Guardian: Hi-Tech child leash
Strap this pastel watch-like tool on to your little one and you can feel comfortable knowing that wherever they wander you can wirelessly track them. The BeLuvv Guardian works with your cellphone and alerts you if they go out of range, maps their exact location and you can even share their data with other “trusted” Guardians so everyone can watch over/stalk your child.
$24.95 on pre-order
The Mimo wearable onesie that tracks every move
Tracking during sleep. Yep, the Mimo onesie lets parents know their babies skin temperature, activity level and body position. It lets them feel confident that their precious is safe and cared for. As if that wasn’t enough, you can also also listen to an audio stream thanks to the Mimo’s sensors.The onesie is made of organic cotton and the sensors are applied by heat press so there’s no irritating glue. The Mimo pairs via Bluetooth with a receiver that connects and sends the captured data to your phone. This information can be used to gather analytics on the babies sleep and activity over time in addition to providing reassurance on the go. No plans yet to incorporate this for teenagers…