Lok8u to Launch New GPS Child Locator Nu•M8 at International CES, January 8-11, Stand no: 5520 North Hall, LVCC

REDDITCH, United Kingdom--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UK location services company Lok8u Ltd is launching Nu•M8 – an innovative new best friend for parents and children – at International CES. This ground-breaking solution pushes combined GPS and GSM technology in a micro form factor to the next level of innovation.

Nu•M8 is the world’s first GPS locator device specifically designed to be worn by children with the technology cleverly concealed within a child’s digital watch. Its unique design features ensure that the parent locates their child, not the technology.

Nu•M8 is innovative and fundamentally different to other products available in the market. It does not rely upon the child to be responsible enough to keep their locator with them in a bag or pocket. Instead, when Nu•M8 is securely fastened to a child’s wrist it stays there unless deactivated by a parent. Parents can therefore be assured that wherever Nu•M8 is, their child is.

Nu•M8 is easy to set up and use and is universally accessible from your mobile phone or computer and can be used at home, abroad or even on holiday.

If at any time Nu•M8 is forcibly removed an alert detailing your child’s current location is sent to your mobile phone and computer giving early warning of potential danger.

Other clever functionality includes a “where are you” function whereby if you text “wru” from your mobile phone to Nu•M8 or click “where r you” on the Lok8u secure portal your child’s location is then presented as an icon on Google maps and/or the street address and postcode is displayed. Unique “safe zones” can also be set in which your child can play.

Recommended for children aged 3-12 years old, Nu•M8 goes on sale in the spring with a recommended retail price of £149.99 (US retail price to be confirmed), plus a monthly subscription charge. For further details, visit www.lok8u.com.