According to reports, the system installs a driver that gives it low-level access to PC hardware drivers and system resources.

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Storing this information and utilizing connections between the different pieces of information is an important driver of the modern information economy and a rich prospect for hardware and software providers that serve this market.

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Developers of navigation apps and hardware must place great care in creating an experience that doesn't unnecessarily distract the driver.

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