Screaming mobiles to deter thieves - Phones & PDAs - Gadgets - Technology

A UK firm is hoping a mobile security system it has developed which sets off a high pitch scream, permanently locks the handset and wipes all data if stolen, will halt the spiraling rise in phone theft.

I’ve wondered how long this would take. I’ve always thought that car alarms would be more effective if they were a little bit more human. They could scream or maybe actually say something, like “excuse me, I think someone is trying to steal me, if you can’t see anyone in my near proximity then please accept my apologies, but if there is, they are no doubt up to no good so could you kindly shoo them away or call the police.”

It will be interesting to see if this UK system does get picked up anywhere. There have been a few stories about how Australian mobile providers/sellers do nothing to prevent theft even though they already quite a few means at their disposal.

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