There are way too many GPS trackers on the market right now. But the Iota is different.

It is the complete tracker that comes with the right features, all of which you will surely use. The designers claim that it is the longest lasting tracker that is sensitive enough to track children, cars, bikes and pets.

It also comes with an emergency button incase the wearer gets into trouble or needs immediate attention. The temperature sensor can be useful for camping or hiking. Furthermore, the service is completely free, no monthly charges or hidden fees.

The app that comes with the gadget is extremely functional. Because you will be tracking a variety of things, you can create profiles for each one. This allows you to save and switch settings with ease. With harsh conditions in mind, the tracker is waterproof and comes with a built in accelerometer.

Iota: Never lose sight of what’s important. | Kickstarter

Technology has taken a vantage leap in providing solutions for man. Before now, technology used to appear complex and would require a great deal of expertise to handle solutions available. Today, we have technology applicable in the simplest human activities as smart products with intelligent algorithms powering them as they make error-free judgments and provide intelligent and analytic solutions.

Does technology have all the answers?

This article from Credit Suisse, tells us that technology does not have all the answers because it has been found to exhibit “similar biases,” as humans. No one can discredit the impact of technology, but it is not totally free of human input and this is the reason we experience these biases in many areas we have technology holding foot.

Creating technological solutions transparently

This article suggests that the process of creating technological solutions be made transparent and subject to contribution from many people who would end up as users of the product – male, female, young, old, learned, unlearned and all other preferences as we have them. It also underscores the importance of having women on product development teams. This approach is not sure to eliminate all forms of bias, but it is a good way to start in order to appraise the full benefits of technology.

Technology as the connecting tool

Technology so far has been a major connecting tool amongst us humans. It is used and appreciated by all regardless of race, language and sex. In order to keep it less subjective to these arguments about human biases. I believe we should gather opinions on products and solutions before making them available to the public. This could be done by gathering input from intended target users and receiving feedback across the stages of production.

“Recognizing the problem is a start…success will depend on inclusive technologies that meet this vast untapped market.” This cannot be more apt especially at a time when we look up to technology for solutions. We should not muzzle our progress with technology by battling algorithm bias. The first way to avoid this battle is by reading this article here.