# Thief Photo Posting 'GadgetTrak' Locates Stolen Technology and Shows the Culprit By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-06-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gadgettrak References: [gadgettrak](http://gadgettrak.com/) GadgetTrak is an anti-theft software device that can not only locate your stolen computer or mobile phone with Wi-Fi positioning, but takes pictures of the thief and post them on Flickr. TechAmerica Oregon awarded GadgetTrak the ‘Cool Product of the Year’ honors for 2009. A lifetime license is about $60. The GadgetTrak company has also partnered with [FLIR Systems, Inc.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flir-one-edge-pro) in a new, high-tech service to locate missing or stolen infrared cameras and thermal imagers. Embedded ThermaTrak software [tracks the IP address](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/who-is-tracking-my-phone), hostname, and ISP being used once the IR camera has gone missing, and is connected to the Internet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Anti-theft Software:** The increasing number of gadget users demands development of anti-theft software devices that can locate and capture pictures of the culprits. - **Wi-fi Positioning:** Innovative Wi-Fi positioning can help track missing or stolen gadgets and devices. - **Embedded Software:** The embedded software in a device like an IR camera can be utilized to track and locate the device and culprit. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** As the number of users rises, there is a demand for development of creative security solutions to protect gadgets and devices. - **IT Security:** The growth of IT security is an opportunity for businesses to develop products and services that cater to the need of gadget owners. - **Law Enforcement:** Security devices that track gadgets and capture images have valuable application in law enforcement services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Display-Equipped Item Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phototag.md) - [Proactive Tracker Detection Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detection-app.md) - [Hidden Tracker-Detecting Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluesleuthlite.md) - [Tracker-Detecting Smartphone Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-find-my-device-network.md) - [Branded Tech Ecosystem Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-g-spot-tracker.md) - [Anti-Stalking App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tile.md) - [Data-Stealing Device Locators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluesleuth-bluetooth-skimmer-locator.md) - [Alarm-Equipped Laptop Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antitheft-laptop-device.md) - [Luggage Tracking Safety Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lost-luggage-tracker.md)