The measures include monitoring speed, braking severity, cornering and the types of roads used during certain times of day.

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The sighting was indisputable but, at the same time, inconclusive: something from out there had been detected, it appeared to be approaching our atmosphere at great speed, the Pentagon was monitoring the situation closely.

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In addition to monitoring the temperature, voltage and fan speed, the utility can also be used for overclocking and overvoltaging!

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This fitness bracelet, Amiigo, can recognize and track any kind of exercise automatically, monitoring details like reps, sets, speed and even intensity.

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They also incorporate intelligent monitoring for consistent recording, and adjusting read-speed technology which enhances smooth playback.

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Technology advances in the last few years have replaced older, faster-moving windmills with new, self-monitoring turbines whose 150-foot long blades adjust to wind direction and speed.

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Uppal had also planned to demonstrate a piece of spyware capable of monitoring information from programs that use the FIX protocol, or financial information exchange, to make high-speed trades.

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If, rather than monitoring the data generally, you look for confirmation of your own hypotheses about intention, then you can speed up and narrow the stream of information you need to take in.

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