Spy gadgets are something that have arrived in the mainstream over the past ten years or so and it really has been the power of the Web that has brought these products to the general market, rather than just remaining on the gadget scene.
Another factor involved in bringing spy gadgets to the fore is the fact that the Far East has got in on the act and has been manufacturing an increasing amount of spy electronics at prices that previously would have seemed unattainable.
Looking back only about eight years and if you were to be looking for special spy camera product, then dependent upon what was required, cost would have been at least several hundreds of pounds, maybe even into the thousands.
Now, due to incredible advances in electronics, cameras are built into such things as everyday pens, dress watches and car remote control fobs.
All these are available at prices that are within reach of most pockets.
The question remains whether these spy gadgets are for serious use or can they be used just for fun.
The answer to this is in fact both.
Since these items have been introduced to the spy equipment arena in general, they have seen more general use.
Some people want things like spy gadgets to impress there friends and such things like tiny spy cameras built into everyday objects are used to record at events such as parties where intrusive cameras wouldn't capture genuine funny antics in the same way.
There is of course a serious side to spy stuff and spy equipment in general and really the originally intended usage of these types of products is where the main customer-base is.
Digital audio recorders built into everyday items and tiny body-worn spy camera systems are not just the preserve of MI5.
This range of self-contained spy equipment is used by Private Investigators, Police, the Security Services and of course everyday people who are looking to gather evidence for maybe a domestic matter.
Whatever is the intended use.
Spy gadgets can be both fun, but definitely a serious option.