007 for 11 and Under

The older generation grew up with a multitude of make-believe spy devices and gear inspired by watching too many spy movies and TV shows like Get Smart, Mission Impossible, and (when you were old enough) James Bond. Thanks to remakes, updates, and continued series, the current generation is also enthralled by the endless possibilities of gadgets that spies make cool and kids love. Whether you could afford the cheaply made toy spy kits that never worked quite right, or whether you used household items in the tradition of MacGyver, it was easy to get hooked on this idea. Today, Filip Technologies has come out with a device, called Filip, that uses GPS technology to turn the ordinary wristwatch into a locator that helps parents keep track of their young children.

 

Keeping Track of your Kids

The main feature of Filip is the use of GPS tracking technology to allow parents to track their children with an Android app. Sten Kirkbak, the company’s founder, came up with the idea when he once lost track of his three year old child in a mall for about 30 minutes. Parents have dreamed of this kind of device, which can help create peace of mind in today’s fast paced culture. If there is ever any question about the whereabouts of a child, then this GPS locator technology can find him and allow the parents to relax.

 

Additional Capabilities

While the GPS locator technology is the main selling point, Filip has a few other features that make it even more useful in emergency situations. One of these is the ability to receive and make calls to five parent-approved phone numbers. The device has an emergency button that initiates a phone call to parents, and if that doesn’t work, the call is re-routed to emergency services to make sure the child is safe.

 

Will the Kids Like It?

I can only imagine that anyone aged 4-11 would think this is one of the coolest things they’ve ever seen. Not to mention “big kids” aged 44-61. There are choices of colors and with the GPS locator technology in place, it is very likely that parents will allow their children to have a little more freedom–something most kids want.

 

The Filip with GPS locator technology should be a hit with families this Christmas. Whether you are pretending to call Agent 99 or taking part on a secret mission with your kids, Filip can help you bridge the gap between having kids who go where they are supposed to and those who go wherever they want. Parents don’t need to be super spies to take care of that.

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007 for 11 and Under