PocketFinder Featured on HLN Network (CNN) and "Passed with Flying Colors"

PocketFinder Featured on HLN Network (CNN) and "Passed with Flying Colors"

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Location Based Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:LBAS), a leading service provider of personal tracking GPS devices, announced today that its PocketFinder personal GPS locator went head-to-head in a comparative review by Tracy Murphy on CNN's HLN Network's "Raising America." The segment, titled "Can high tech gadgets protect your kids," focused on three products that purport to keep parents and children safe and connected.

The products were tested in a pass/fail comparison, and the PocketFinder, "Passed with flying colors," receiving the best review of any of the competing products. When asked if they would purchase the PocketFinder for their child, the audience overwhelmingly voted, "yes."

"We know that we have created the best personal GPS tracker in the world, and we are proud to have received yet another validation point from HLN," said Dave Morse, CEO of Location Based Technologies. "What I particularly appreciated about the segment was its authenticity; when our GPS trackers are used in real-world scenarios, we get the job done and we outperform every competitor."

To view the HLN segment, visit http://www.hlntv.com/video/2013/08/16/gadgets-kids-tracking

About Location Based Technologies, Inc.

A publicly traded company, Location Based Technologies (OTCBB: LBAS) designs and builds dedicated GPS products and services that are affordable and easy to use. PocketFinder, Location Based Technologies' small personal GPS locator device, provides an easy solution to help people use technology to stay connected to the people, pets and assets they value most. PocketFinder products include the GPS Vehicle Locator, Personal GPS Locator and GPS Pet Locator. For more information, visit http://www.locationbasedtech.com for Commercial applications and http://www.pocketfinder.com for Consumer products.

PocketFinder and Location Based Technologies, Inc. are trademarks of Location Based Technologies, Inc. registered in the U.S. and other countries.

This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.Actual results and outcomes may differ materially from those discussed or anticipated.For a more detailed discussion of these and associated risks, see the company's most recent document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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