# Global Tracker Devices The 'Magpie' GPS Trackers Let You Track Anything from Anywhere By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-06-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gps-trackers References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/article/magpie-gps-tracker/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1851162219/magpie-the-smartest-truly-global-gps-tracker-aroun) The 'Magpie' GPS trackers offer users the ability to [track people, pets and items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipolo-pop) like never before with an operation that enables it to be used virtually anywhere in the world. Most trackers work on a somewhat limited basis, are bulky or simply too expensive to be accessible by users on a widespread level. The 'Magpie' tracker aims to change this with a design that can be affixed to or placed within anything in order to instantly make it trackable from anywhere in the world. The 'Magpie' GPS trackers are [compact in design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slimca-here-2), come in three color choices and are capable of lasting up to three months on a single charge of the [internal battery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipolo-trackers) back to ensure you can always find what has been lost. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Compact GPS Trackers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop smaller, more versatile GPS tracking devices for various industries, such as logistics and personal safety. - **Global Tracking Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a comprehensive global tracking system that integrates GPS technology, cloud platforms, and data analytics for efficient asset management across industries. - **Long-lasting Battery Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Improve battery life and durability of GPS trackers to enhance their reliability and minimize maintenance costs for users in industries like transportation and supply chain management. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Logistics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate compact GPS trackers within logistics operations to enhance shipment tracking, reduce theft, and optimize delivery routes. - **Personal Safety:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop wearable GPS tracking devices for personal safety applications, enabling real-time location monitoring and emergency response for individuals. - **Asset Management:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement global tracking solutions for asset management in industries like construction, manufacturing, and fleet management to improve efficiency and minimize loss/theft. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [GPS-Enabled Card-Sized Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mimiq-track.md) - [GPS Pet Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petcube-gps-tracker.md) - [GPS-Enabled Dog Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitpat.md) - [Low-Cost Card-Style Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gps-tracker-card.md) - [Efficiently Designed Item Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebblebee-trackers.md) - [High-Power Item Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icetag.md) - [Wilderness GPS Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-battery-powered-asset.md) - [Sleek Compact Tracker Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebblebee-tag.md) - [Connected Mobile Item Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4g-gps-tracker.md)