Being James Bond: Spy Gear You Can Use

Spy gadgets seen in movies let you see in the dark and hear sounds from a great distance, but care needs to be exercised to not run afoul of laws or common courtesy

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Caught in the Act

The spread of surveillance devices in cities, on highways, and even in our homes is enough to make anyone paranoid. There’s a strong chance that you’re being monitored in some manner whenever you drive down the highway or through an intersection, use an ATM, or even when you knock on a neighbor’s door. Not all monitoring is legal: Individuals aren’t supposed to place listening devices or cameras where they can monitor unsuspecting individuals, and home systems can’t monitor neighboring properties.

A video "nanny cam" can be tucked away in a discreet location. Saklakova/Shutterstock