Hidden Cameras & Nanny Cams
Wi-Fi vs SD Card Hidden Cameras: Which Actually Works Better
Wi-Fi cameras let you check footage remotely but can show up on a network scan. SD card cameras stay hidden but need physical retrieval to view.
TrueSpyTech
Surveillance tech, tested and explained.
We buy the hidden cameras, GPS trackers, and dash cams ourselves, run them until they fail, and write down what actually works.
Counter-Surveillance & Privacy Law
Common Places Trackers Get Hidden on a Car
Wheel wells, the rear bumper lip, and the OBD-II port account for most GPS tracker locations. Here's why installers keep using the same few spots.
Voice & Audio Recorders
Voice Recorders: Legal Use, Best Models, and Where They Fail as Evidence
Voice recorder legality comes down to your state's consent law, not the device. Here's the one-party vs. all-party split, plus models worth buying.
Counter-Surveillance & Privacy Law
Surveillance and Recording Laws in the US: A Plain-English Overview
A plain-English breakdown of US surveillance law: when video, audio, and GPS tracking are legal, and how consent rules differ by state as of 2026.
Hidden Cameras & Nanny Cams
Smoke Detector Cameras Compared: Five Models Worth Buying
A fake smoke detector camera doesn't detect smoke. We compare five real models and name the safest first pick for disguise without cutting corners.
Voice & Audio Recorders
Recording Phone Calls Legally: A State-by-State Breakdown
Federal law sets a one-party consent floor for recording calls, but about a dozen states require everyone on the line to agree first. Here's the split.
Voice & Audio Recorders
Can You Record a Work Meeting Without Telling Anyone?
Legal doesn't mean safe: one-party consent states allow recording a meeting, but company policy or a signed NDA can still get you fired for it.
Family & Pet Monitoring
Pet Cameras With Treat Dispensers, Actually Reviewed
We reviewed the Furbo 360, Petcube Bites 2, and SKYMEE on treat-dispenser reliability, delay, and field of view, including the jams nobody mentions.
Counter-Surveillance & Privacy Law
One-Party vs Two-Party Consent States for Audio Recording
One-party consent lets you record a conversation you're part of; all-party states need everyone's agreement. Here's the state split for 2026.
GPS Trackers
Magnetic vs Hardwired GPS Trackers: Which Lasts Longer
Magnetic trackers run on a battery for one to four weeks; hardwired units draw from the car and run indefinitely. Here is which one to actually buy.