Spy gadgets (15 articles)
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Self-deleting text app MyDestructibleText arrives on iPhone
Good for spies and seducers 22 November 2011 8:15 GMT TweetMany will feel this self-deleting text service that has just launched on iPhone is a little dodgy; however it doesn't contain adult content or malware, so how is it dodgy?
Well it's clear as day that rather than being used, as the example on...
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Real life spy gadgets
FEATURE Tools of the trade of modern day surveillance 18 February 2011 17:58 GMT TweetEjecter seats, super magnetic watches, guns you can make from a cigarette case and a cuff link - sadly none of these exist in the lives of real spies but Pocket-lint spoke to surveillance expert and ex-SAS member, Dave Thomas to find out what does.
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Chilli Technology Watch Cam hands-on (literally)
HANDS-ON Recording a Panorama documentary? Job's a good'un 13 December 2010 17:23 GMT TweetRecording secret footage of illicit meetings is all the rage at the moment. Whether it's catching a FIFA official accepting "gifts" or just filming a random stranger putting a cat in a bin, there's something to be said about capturing moments that...
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Spycatcher offers channel changing watch
Timepiece doubles as a remote 4 February 2010 14:37 GMT TweetAlthough we're not convinced by the statement that "this really does make a terrific gift for both men and boys alike" we like this watch available now from Spycatcheronline.
With retro looks, this digital wrist device not only tells the time...
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Coke can spy cam launches
Realistic-looking device records video and sound 18 December 2009 11:14 GMT TweetAspiring spies will be interested to note a new product from spycatcheronline.co.uk that offers a modern twist on the spy-cam.
An innocuous-looking, standard-sized Coca Cola "Zero" can will record digital video and audio with its built-in... -
Spy camera disguised as car key fob coming soon
Cunningly concealed camera 31 August 2009 10:00 GMT TweetA new spy camera is due to be available in the UK next month that takes the form of a everyday object most people would not glance twice at (unless, of course, they've read this news story).
The new miniature camera is cleverly disguised... -
"Undercover" laptop sleeve fools thieves
Cunning case looks like tatty envelope 4 August 2009 15:04 GMT Tweet"Turn your laptop into something that any opportunist thief would not look twice at" is the pitch for the "Undercover" laptop sleeve.
As long as said potential laptop thief was not around when Apple was pushing out its manilla envelope MacBook... -
Compro IP50 series network camera announced
CCTV for your house 27 July 2009 15:52 GMT TweetCompro has announced the launch of its "Intelligent Talking Network Camera", the VideoMate IP50 series, in the UK.
The IP50 series claims to provide a cost-effective and easy-to-install indoor fixed camera solution. With real-time MPEG-4... -
Chinavision offers zoomy iPhone-esque spy camera
Music player for stalkers 24 July 2009 17:09 GMT TweetChinavision is offering an interesting product for Apple-loving spy wannabes.
The Digital Binocular Sports and Spy Camera offers an iPhone-esque interface, complete with media playing abilities.
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Sony launches world's smallest HD video camera
Tiny module designed to be hidden 12 May 2009 14:06 GMT TweetSony has announced the development of a "coin-sized" high definition camera module.
Designed for use in security and industry, the 8.3-megapixel effort is smaller than a £1coin measuring in at 9.5 x 7.1mm.
The "MCB1172" from Sony Europe's...
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In-car satnav device offers covert GPS tracking
"NavGenius" has a sneaky secret 3 April 2009 14:07 GMT TweetLightning GPS has announced what it says is the world's first ever covert GPS tracker built into a fully functional touch screen navigation system.
The "NavGenius" promises to "monitor a driver's every move" and it comes with two manuals,... -
Tissue box with hidden camera launches
Let your Kleenex keep an eye out when you can't 20 March 2009 17:52 GMT TweetWant to keep an eye on the kids when you're not in the room? Check up on the babysitter, the cleaner, or even your other half?
Whatever it is that's making you want to unleash your inner James Bond, this kitted-out tissue box has to be one... -
Brando offers new spy pen
With video and audio recording 14 January 2009 10:45 GMT TweetThis is just an ordinary, albeit slightly chunky pen, you think? Well, you're dead wrong. This is a new spy-pen from Brando offering video and audio recording as well as MP3 playback, the ability to function as a flash drive and, yes, the pen part actually...
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Swann launches PenCam video camera and recorder
Go covert 25 November 2008 11:06 GMT TweetSecurity pros Swann have launched a new pen, which has hidden abilities, perfect for the wannabe James Bond.
The PenCam DVR is claimed to be ideal for undercover surveillance and discreet surveillance as it conceals a colour video camera... -
Marlin SpyPen launches
"World's smallest digital video recorder" 5 November 2008 15:12 GMT TweetA new spy gadget is claiming the title of the world's smallest digital video recorder.
The Marlin SpyPen looks like an ordinary pen but is a hi-tech hidden digital video camera, complete with "super-sensitive" hidden microphone that can record...
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