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GPS-tracked Clothing

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the finally-i-have-to-ask-why dept.

Anil Kandangath writes "A Japanese firm has shown off new technology that enables GPS units to be embedded in clothing that will enable the wearer to be tracked continuously. The device is thin enough to be tacked on unobtrusively and is powered by a thin watch battery. It is also capable of taking biometric measurements and transmitting them PCs and handheld devices. Though marketed as a device to enable people to keep track of spouses, how long before such technology becomes intrusive in our lives?" Like tracking your spouse is ok?. What a world! Update: 05/29 18:00 GMT by Z : Not actually real. A Contagious Media project. Please do not try to monitor your SO's panties.

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  1. spoof by Hank+Chinaski · · Score: 5, Insightful

    this is obviously fake ... slashdot editors do your homework.

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    1. Re:spoof by NetFusion · · Score: 5, Informative

      The contagiousmedia.org is the giveaway. Slashdot covered this web page meme advertising contest earlier.

  2. If you need electronics to track your spouse by Xargle · · Score: 5, Funny

    you've made their chain too long.

  3. A quick google search reveals by fohat · · Score: 5, Informative

    That this site is indeed a farce. http://www.gearlive.com/index.php/news/article/for get_me_not_panties_05260101/

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  4. the link by westlake · · Score: 5, Informative
    Contagious Media Showdown

    Currently in second place, 175,000 visitors, 115 blog links. Geeks are so gullible when it comes to sex and tech.