COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- The old saying goes, "attitude is everything." In this case, "latitude" is everything.

When online dating made its debut in the 1990s, it spawned a hit Hollywood movie and dozens of websites. It also became a whole new way to fall in love. But, an increasing growing number of singles call internet dating a "thing of the past."

Meet the newest way to meet people: GPS dating.

The same technology that's responsible for giving you directions in your car is helping you find a mate.

Brian Gettleman used a GPS dating application on his cell phone when he was buying a cup of coffee at a New York City shopping center. Turns out Aisha Ballie was using the same application and saw his profile. "I saw him on and his smile really caught my attention. He was very handsome," Aisha Ballie said.

At the farmer's market, in the park or out on the town with a group of friends, singles can find out who else is in their immediate area. If a profile is eye-catching, a would-be Romeo or Juliet can send an instant message. And if there's a mutual interest, a meeting can be arranged within minutes.

Tech-saavy singles credit GPS dating for not taking as long as traditional online dating. But security experts warn potential disadvantages are considerable. "Somebody knows your location. They just tap you on the shoulders and all of a sudden, you're having a conversation with this person . You don't know how they know about you," Robert Siciliano said.

The founder of Skout.com, one of a half-dozen GPS dating sites, said the company takes pains to make certain the exact street address from which a user is message can't be determined. "One of the safety features we built in is that no one can figure out exactly where you are. The only way they can, is you have to tell them," said Christian Wiklund, Skout.com's founder.

But, like anything virtual, use common sense. Only agree to meet people in public locations. When in doubt, meet dates with friends.

The technology is new and more popular in larger cities. It could still be awhile before it spreads to places like here in Colorado.

To check out skout.com, click HERE.