For example, it will become practical to track items such as razor blades (10% of which apparently disappear on their way from the factory to the shop).

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Additionally, windows can be set to automatically track items such as moving vehicles, individuals, the books you get out of the library, and the items you pick up at 7-11 after a night out with the gang.

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If you get out of range, a GPS function allows you to track your items on a map.

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