5 on your side: GPS trackers and kids' smartwatches may expose location data

Is your child ready for more independence, but you're not ready to give them a smartphone? More parents are turning to GPS ...

Tracking your child’s location: Safety vs. privacy

The Tack GPS Tracker scored the highest for data security among GPS trackers, but the BoT Talk GPS Tracker for Kids got the ...

Parents are tracking their kids — but who else can see their location?

80% of parents in one survey track their kids’ locations. Trackers on the market range from inexpensive Bluetooth tags to GPS ...

Consumer Reports warns parents about GPS, smartwatch privacy when tracking kids

More parents are using GPS trackers and smartwatches to keep tabs on their children, but experts warn that these devices can raise privacy concerns.
Fast Company

Should you track your family’s location?

This story first appeared in Advisorator, Jared’s weekly tech advice newsletter. Sign up to get more insights every Tuesday. On a recent evening, I had a mild panic after trying to call my wife and ...
Android Police

Android will help you find sketchy trackers that may be monitoring your location

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Android provides new safety features to combat tech-enabled stalking with enhanced unknown tracker alerts. Users can ...