Nowadays, there are already plenty of choices when it comes to pet trackers, and some can even monitor heart rate, but apparently none could detect atrial fibrillation (AFib) until now. At CES 2024, GPS tracker specialist Invoxia unveiled the Minitailz, the world's first pet tracker that can keep an eye out for early heart disease symptoms on your cats or dogs. Together with other vital stats and activity log, the companion app then uses conversational generative AI to generate easy-to-read reports on your pets. According to the French company, Minitailz is able to track respiratory and heart vitals with an accuracy of 97 to 99 percent, thanks to its advanced biometric sensors combined with AI. Using deep learning algorithms, the set of data is then used to spot digital biomarkers that indicate stress, aging and pathologies.

Tile, best known for its AirTag-like trackers that help you locate lost objects, can now find something that can get lost on purpose -- your cat. The $40 Tile for Cats tracker from Life360 is a modified version of the Tile Sticker with a silicon collar attachment and 250 foot Bluetooth range. The idea is to give you peace of mind that your cat is somewhere in the house, and then help you figure out exactly where that sneaky floof is hiding. The battery on the Tile for Cats lasts a generous three years, and you can easily replace the sticker. It even offers AI assistant integration with Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant, so you can locate Sir Fluffybutt with a voice command.

Keeping track of your pets has never been easier with these gadgets. If you're a pet owner and lover like me, you know there's nothing more important than keeping your furry friend safe. CLICK TO GET KURT'S CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, SECURITY ALERTS AND EASY HOW-TO'S TO MAKE YOU SMARTER As luck would find it, there have never been as many affordable options that make all the difference between a missing pet poster and being together safe and sound at home. That's why I recommend you invest in a pet tracker of some kind so you can always have peace of mind knowing where your pet is. There are lots of pet trackers on the market, so before you make your choice, make sure the one you're purchasing has all these features.

A pet collar that communicates whether a dog is happy or sad. A pair of jeans that gives directions. These are all real things that real people can supposedly really purchase one day,on show at this year's CES, the annual electronics show in Las Vegas. Almost all of the major electronics brands – Sony, Samsung, LG and like – are present at CES, but the real fun is exploring the smaller stalls. There are products for almost everything people could ever need.