Become a Spy with These High-Tech Toys

Admit it. You've googled your friends' names before in a curious attempt to see if they've been up to anything strange that you are unaware of. You're not some crazy stalker; you're just curious, that's all. Well, forget about googling-in this era of high-tech toys, there are many other ways for you to see what others are up to. Unfortunately, these gadgets are also used by crazy stalker types, but if you just want to experiment and have some fun, these things are for you.

Is she lying?
I've got a friend that can't stop making up lies. She tells her friends crazy things that are easy to verify as being untrue-for example, that her dad used to play for the Boston Bruins, when obviously he did not. Other times, she makes up lies that are less obvious or even significant. But, my friends and I are still curious about whether or not she's telling the truth and would like some kind of evidence that we're not the crazy ones.

Enter the Truster Lie Detector. This is a lie detector gadget that can apparently detect a lie just from one's voice. Traditional lie detector tests (polygraphs) measure blood pressure, heart rate and other things, but this one can be used for spying because you can secretly turn it on in the presence of those you are trying to spy on just to see if it works.

What's that ex-girlfriend up to?
Let's say you and your girlfriend recently broke up and you are still longing for her. You might not stand a chance at getting back together with her, but there's nothing more satisfying to the pining heart than finding out what a lost love is up to...without them knowing about it!

Do you think she's at home but want to make sure? Just give her a call using a Cell Phone Voice Changer. This way, you can still call her-no guarantees she'll talk to you though-but she won't suspect it's you!

This is also a great device for the jealous lover-not that I recommend stalking or bizarre jealous behaviour! Did your girlfriend tell you that she couldn't go out tonight because she was taking care of her sick grandmother? Well, give her a call and if you hear loud club music in the background, your suspicions might be correct.

And for the slightly mistrustful man...
Paranoid? Think someone's been talking about you? Just pick up an enhanced hearing device like the Super Ear Plus. According to advertising information, it allows you to hear things happening 100 yards away. Wear it to a friend's party and see what you can all pick up. I'll bet you will get the latest gossip on a variety of issues, including who is sleeping with whom, whose marriage is falling apart and who just contracted herpes. Eww! Now, how much more fun can I make this device sound?

Cameras, peeping Toms and all that jazz
In this day and age, people don't just want to know what others have been up to; they want to see it for themselves. Everyone likes to hear gossip about their friends, celebrities and a host of others, but it really only gets good when something naughty has been caught on tape and you can upload it to Kazaa and share it with thousands of others. Again, this article is for entertainment purposes only. So don't go nuts with your cell phone camera at the gym and expect nothing to happen to you.

There are a multitude of mini digital cameras and recorders out there, designed small enough that they fit into a pocket or can be hidden in a room to record activity later on. There are even digital keychain cameras that you could use to capture the activities of unsuspecting people.

Binoculars are another gadget that, while not new and exciting, have come a long way and are a great way of spying on others. Sure, you can use it to spot that deer in the bush, but you can also use them to see what your friend across the street is up to. There's a device called the Go-Scope which is a binocular-style device that fits into the palm of your hand, so you can easily hide it.

Trying to be even sneakier than that? Then invest in one of those hidden cameras that is actually disguised as another device. There are smoke detector cameras and even air purifier cameras that record any activity in that room. Share the secret with your girlfriend and engage in some naughty bedroom behaviour that the two of you can view later on.

Locate your vehicle, anytime, anywhere...
Think your little brother has been taking your vehicle out for spin when you've told him not to? Or, did you lend your girlfriend your car to pick up some groceries but then think you've spotted her at your best friend's apartment? Cure your curious mind with a vehicle locator device. This is especially useful for parents who want to know where their children are and how fast they drove to get there. It's also useful for employers who think their lazy employees are joy riding when they should be getting the job done more efficiently. You can purchase and install a GPS tracking device in your car, hook it up to your computer and find out where your car is at all times. Sure, it might be a bit crazy, but if you've got nothing better to spend your money on, then why not?

Be aware...
So, that's a highlight of some of the latest gadgets in the spy world. There are hundreds more, so if you've got the time and money, you could turn yourself into a regular James Bond-without the hot ladies by your side. Of course, don't go buy these products so that you can start spying on the hot girl next door or some other strange and illegal behaviour. This article is just for fun, so don't get caught stalking someone using this advice and then claim you didn't know any better. And remember: what goes around, comes around. So don't be surprised if people are spying on you too!