sat nav
Under threat: five endangered gadgets
The consumer technology landscape never stands still. We’re always striving for cheaper, faster and more efficient ways of doing things, moving constantly forward towards new possibilities and new…
TomTom HD Traffic takes to the web
TomTom has released a free version of the popular HD Traffic service online, enabling you to check up on the latest traffic info before leaving home so you can pick the best route.The service uses…
UK a nation of sat nav addicts: report
A new report from the Royal Academy of Engineering has labelled UK drivers as “dangerously dependent” on satellite navigation.A combination of the spread of GPS tech into all kinds of devices and…
Mio calls on TomTom for latest sat nav
Mio’s latest sat nav – the Navman Spirit V575 TV – certainly looks a decent prospect, what with its built-in Freeview TV tuner, but there’s a catch.Because it’s not entirely Mio’s own technology…
HTC and TomTom team up on navigation
Sat nav specialist TomTom has announced a partnership with phone maker HTC to expand on the existing HTC Locations navigation software across HTC’s range.The news was announced by senior TomTom exec…
TomTom goes Looney Tunes
Getting a bit tired of that Homer Simpson TomTom sat nav voice? Step right this way, as VoiceSkins – the company behind the Homer voice and similar novelty celeb voiceovers from the likes of Snoop…
Darth Vader comes to TomToms
Ever wanted the head of the Darkside to direct you to Bangor? Or have the Sith Lord tell you you’ve arrived at your destination (of Margate)? Well, thanks to TomTom now your dreams can come true.
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Garmin Asus releases Android phone for lost pedestrians
If you’re the kind of person that gets lost jogging to the corner shop, then the Garmin Asus A10 could be the perfect device for you. It’s an Android smartphone with GPS mapping at its core, with a…
Have your say: sat-nav or phone?
TomTom has just released its most impressive sat-nav system yet, with a feature set that you’d expect from a fully-fledged smartphone. The TomTom Go Live 1000 includes a sensitive capacitive…
Mio announces three new Navmans
Mio has just outed three new Navman satnav devices today, including the Navman 575 that comes packing all-new LearnMe tech – it works by building up a profile of the roads you like to use. ...
TomTom outs two new sat navs
TomTom has just outed two new sat nav models – the TomTom Start2 and the TomTom XL IQ Routes edition2. Like the TomTom Start before it, the Start 2 has a simple UI and budget price, while the XL…
Ovi Maps comes to the Nokia N86
The Nokia N86 will be the latest handset enjoying the benefits of Nokia’s free sat nav software, Ovi Maps. ...
