GPS tracker jackets launched

For parents who are paranoid about losing their kids in a crowded environment, perhaps this GPS tracker jacket from BladeRunner will soothe unnecessary fears.

The small rechargeable device – it has a 15-hour battery – fits neatly into a pouch inside the jacket. You switch it on when you leave the house and what you get is nothing less than the ability to know where someone is – within four square metres – anywhere in the world. You can watch them move, check where they’ve been and get updates every 10 seconds.

Even better is the fact that you do not need to be sitting in front of your computer 24/7, since you can always choose the option to have email alerts arriving in your BlackBerry or cellphone inbox. The Children’s GPS tracker jacket will retail for £250.