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Sunday, March 9, 2008

Drivers may have to navigate around ads

If you are appalled by drivers weaving through traffic while jabbering on cell phones, much worse vehicular distractions loom with the rising popularity of personal navigation devices.
Technology offered by a collaboration of wireless carriers, mapping companies and device makers such as Garmin Ltd. and TomTom NV will allow retailers to notify passing drivers about discounts or sales promotions.
Imagine receiving an audio alert while driving, accompanied by a shrill audio command to turn left at the Nordstrom Inc. outlet ...

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