Forget about utilyzing the talents of a bird with an amazing memory as I’d pondered last month, there might be a more realistic tech gadget solution to keep from losing keys on the horizon.

A new electronic gadget called the Loc8tor uses radio waves and multiple aerials, plus some fancy software, to locate postage stamp sized transmitters which can be attached to almost anything, within a range of up to 600 feet.

The Loc8tor sells for $99 USD and includes the handheld Loc8tor device, two mini homing tags, key ring loop and adhesive, user guide and batteries. Up to 24 tags can be used with one Loc8tor. Additional homing tags costs $44.95 USD for a set of two.

Seems a little on the pricey side and what happens if the batteries run out? You got it, it won’t work. Good idea but too bad the tag side of things couldn’t be done with something that doesn’t require batteries.