Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[RIM teams up with TomTom to bring HD Traffic to BlackBerry devices]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/08/rim-tomtom-hd-traffic-on-blackberry-devices/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/08/rim-tomtom-hd-traffic-on-blackberry-devices/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/08/rim-tomtom-hd-traffic-on-blackberry-devices/#comments RIM teams up with TomTom to bring HD Traffic to BlackBerry devices

Looks like executive switches aren't the only thing happening at Research in Motion this morning. Earlier today, the Canadian company announced a partnership with TomTom that will see the GPS outfit's HD Traffic service make its way onto BlackBerry devices. Essentially, this means a handful of BlackBerry applications such as Traffic, Maps and Locate Services will now be powered by TomTom's offering -- a feature we've previously seen on iOS and even your browser. Notably, RIM says developers are going to have access to "mapping and traffic" for use within their own apps, which is bound to make a few of you some Berry happy campers. Hey, at least RIM's making an effort.

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RIM teams up with TomTom to bring HD Traffic to BlackBerry devices originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 May 2012 12:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you're prone to hitting the road in a trailer or camper, you probably know that the road isn't exactly made to accommodate to your less-than-dainty vehicle. In a bid to express its deepest sympathies (and, you know, make money), TomTom is unveiling a device made specifically for caravan owners. In addition to offering the standard TomTom Live features for keeping up to date with traffic and weather reports, the Go Live Camper and Caravan includes warnings for narrow roads, low bridges and the like, and it also highlights the nearest rest stops and other points of interest for road trippers. And because you probably trade in that motorhome for a smaller set of wheels on occasion, TomTom lets you switch to a different profile, complete with customizable specifications for size, weight and speed. The Go Live Camper and Caravan will set you back £349.99, and as the price indicates, it's currently only set up to handle roads across the pond.

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TomTom's new sat nav: perfect for your van down by the river originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>campercampersCaravanCaravansgps navigationGpsNavigationmotor homesMotorHomesnavigationnavigation systemnavigation systemsNavigationSystemNavigationSystemsSat Navsat navigationSatNavSatNavigationtomtomtomtom gotomtom go liveTomTom Go Live Camper and CaravanTomtomGoTomtomGoLiveTomtomGoLiveCamperAndCaravanFri, 27 Apr 2012 02:46:00 EST<![CDATA[TomTom releases fix for leap year bug, gets GPS devices back on course]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/04/tomtom-leap-year-bug-fix/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/04/tomtom-leap-year-bug-fix/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/04/tomtom-leap-year-bug-fix/#comments TomTom releases fix for leap year bug, gets GPS devices back on course
Not long after acknowledging that a leap year bug had borked a handful of its GPS devices, TomTom's releasing a fix to solve the problem. The company says some nav systems had tracking issues beginning March 31st, claiming the intercalary conundrum was mainly caused by a bug in the third-party software. Those whose GPS devices are acting a tad bit confused can head over to the source below, where deets on how to get things back to normal await you.

[Thanks, Aryo]

TomTom releases fix for leap year bug, gets GPS devices back on course originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bugbug fixbug fixesBugFixBugFixesglobal positioning systemGlobalPositioningSystemGPSleap yearleap year bugLeapYearLeapYearBugminipostnav systemnavigationNavSystemsoftware updateSoftwareUpdateTom TomtomtomWed, 04 Apr 2012 13:07:00 EST<![CDATA[TomTom confirms leap year bug is affecting a 'limited number' of GPS devices]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/03/tomtom-confirms-leap-year-bug/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/03/tomtom-confirms-leap-year-bug/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/03/tomtom-confirms-leap-year-bug/#commentsTomTom confirms leap year bug is affecting a 'limited number' of GPS devicesHas your TomTom GPS let you down over the past few days? Then it looks like the company may have pinpointed your problem. It confirmed today that a leap year bug is preventing at least some models from obtaining a GPS position -- something that has apparently been occurring since March 31st. Exactly which GPS devices are affected isn't clear, with TomTom only saying that a "limited number of models" have been experiencing the problem. Unfortunately, the company doesn't have a permanent fix just yet, but it says that a hard reset of the device will temporarily resolve the issue if you find yourself in a pinch. Instructions to do that can be found at the source link below (you can also sign up to be notified when the permanent fix is available).

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This week's edition of IRL is geekier than usual because really, only the nerdiest of you would be reading a tech site when you could be pretending to be Irish. On tap (har!) we have James and Andy talking about their favorite ways to charge gadgets on the go, while Darren, a man after serious photographers' hearts, tells what happened when he took his beloved D3S in to have the sensor cleaned.

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IRL: Rayovac Mobile Power Pack, a TomTom car charger and cleaning a DSLR sensor originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 17 Mar 2012 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The ink is drying on the agreement 'twixt Samsung and TomTom for the latter's maps and location content will appear on the Wave 3 Bada smartphone. Owners of the device will get access to TomTom's global maps, point of interest information, 3D city maps as well as live traffic updates and speed camera notifications. It's premature to speculate, but given Android and Nokia's free GPS apps, we could see this as the start of a new direction for the mapping company. There's no word on if the service will be free to use or when it'll be available, but we've got plenty of other details tucked below the break.

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TomTom powering Samsung Wave 3 Bada Maps originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BadaCESCES 2012Ces2012GPSmobilepostcrossmobilepostminiNavigationSamsungSamsung Wave 3SamsungWave3SmartphoneTomTomWave 3Wave3Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:25:00 EST<![CDATA[TomTom looks to shed ten-percent of workforce in restructuring effort]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/09/tomtom-looks-to-shed-ten-percent-of-workforce-in-restructuring-e/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/09/tomtom-looks-to-shed-ten-percent-of-workforce-in-restructuring-e/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/09/tomtom-looks-to-shed-ten-percent-of-workforce-in-restructuring-e/#comments We have some sad news to report out of Holland today. TomTom has announced that it will release nearly ten-percent of its employees as the company works to reorganize and move away from the personal navigation device market. The struggling firm previously stated that it would trim €50 million from its annual operations budget, and many of TomTom's employees will now face the ramifications of this effort. Moving forward, the company will focus primarily on in-dash navigation equipment that's pre-installed by automotive manufacturers, along with fleet management for delivery companies. Hopefully we'll see some better times ahead for the Dutch firm. Frankly, we don't know what we'd do without the likes of Mr. T, Han Solo and Burt and Ernie leading the way.

TomTom looks to shed ten-percent of workforce in restructuring effort originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While some may seriously doubt their driving credentials, Bert and Ernie are the latest additions to TomTom's voice navigation library. The two muppets join the slightly more sinister likes of Darth Vader and Jeremy Clarkson, who've already offered up their distinctive vocal talents to the in-car navi. Grab your rubber duckie and see how the recording session went down after the break.

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TomTom Go Live Top Gear edition brings Clarkson onboard as navigator, Stig speechless originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>car navigationCarNavigationClarksongo liveGoLivegpsin car navigationInCarNavigationjeremy clarksonJeremyClarksonnavigationstigstig modeStigModethe stigTheStigtomtomtomtom goTomtom go livetomtom gpstomtomgoTomtomGoLiveTomtomGpstop geartop gear editionTopGearTopGearEditionvideovoiceMon, 10 Oct 2011 15:09:00 EST<![CDATA[TomTom extends Live service and HD Traffic to Canada with Go Live 1535M nav unit]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/05/tomtom-extends-live-service-and-hd-traffic-to-canada-with-go-liv/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/05/tomtom-extends-live-service-and-hd-traffic-to-canada-with-go-liv/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/05/tomtom-extends-live-service-and-hd-traffic-to-canada-with-go-liv/#comments Satisfying your poutine craving just got easier as TomTom extends its internet-enabled Live service and HD Traffic to nav systems up north. Using the Go Live 1535M portable GPS unit, Canadian drivers can now access the company's signature HD Traffic feature to get real-time routing based on current congestion. Another perk of being connected is the suite of apps that gives adventurers access to Yelp, TripAdvisor, Expedia, Twitter and local search from the dash -- making it easy to find that perfectly crafted caribou jerky and brag about it on social networks. Starting in October, Canucks can cop the system for around $269 with a free 12-month starter subscription to Live offerings. Check out the full PR after the break.

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TomTom extends Live service and HD Traffic to Canada with Go Live 1535M nav unit originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appappscanadadrivingexpediago livego live 1535MGoLiveGoLive1535mGPSnavigationnavigation systemsNavigationSystemstomtomtrip advisorTripAdvisortwitteryelpWed, 05 Oct 2011 18:25:00 EST<![CDATA[TomTom announces Z.E. Live navigation system to measure EV battery juice, keeps you truckin']]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/15/tomtom-announces-z-e-live-navigation-system-to-measure-ev-batte/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/15/tomtom-announces-z-e-live-navigation-system-to-measure-ev-batte/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/15/tomtom-announces-z-e-live-navigation-system-to-measure-ev-batte/#comments There's nothing worse than going for a late-night chili dog run only to find your EV sucked dry in a 7-11 parking lot. To reduce so-called "range-anxiety," there's the Carminat TomTom Z.E. Live, an in-dash navigation system that not only keeps drivers from getting lost, but also offers a visual cue to how much power's left. Sticking with the green theme, the device provides the most eco-friendly and efficient routes (with nearby charging stations) -- leaving drivers feeling good about putting the pedal to the metal. The nav will come pre-baked in all future Renault Fluence Z.E.s -- but we wouldn't be surprised to see other EV manufacturers implement similar add-ons in the future. Check out the full PR after the break.

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TomTom announces Z.E. Live navigation system to measure EV battery juice, keeps you truckin' originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Sep 2011 03:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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TomTom iOS app update invites iPads to the party, provides directions originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 03 Sep 2011 16:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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TomTom announces Go Live 1535M in all its app-wielding glory, offers dashboard tweeting originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5-inchapplicationsappsbluethoothcardashboardexpediago livego live 1535MGoLiveGoLive1535mGPSgps navigationGpsNavigationhands freehands free callingHandsFreeHandsFreeCallinghd trafficHdTrafficlive servicesLiveServicesnavigationtomtomtomtom go livetomtom go live 1535MTomtomGoLiveTomtomGoLive1535mtouchscreentravel applicationstravel appsTravelApplicationsTravelAppstripadvisortwitteryelpMon, 29 Aug 2011 16:55:00 EST<![CDATA[TomTom's iPhone App gets updated, brings HD traffic updates along for the ride]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/27/tomtoms-iphone-app-gets-updated-brings-hd-traffic-updates-alon/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/27/tomtoms-iphone-app-gets-updated-brings-hd-traffic-updates-alon/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/27/tomtoms-iphone-app-gets-updated-brings-hd-traffic-updates-alon/#comments Hate gridlock? We'd surmise you aren't alone, so pardon our excitement surrounding the latest addition to TomTom's longstanding iPhone app. New in version 1.8 is the addition of HD Traffic, which extends congestion data to both "major" and "secondary" US roads. Existing TomTom Traffic subscribers get the functionality gratis, with the rest of us dishing out $20 via an in-app purchase. Free for all who upgrade are multi-stop routes, allowing one to tweak excursions to your heart's content -- provided you can count those diversions on one hand. The updated app is already live in the App Store, but please, pull over before downloading -- cool?

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TomTom's iPhone App gets updated, brings HD traffic updates along for the ride originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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TomTom working on its own Street View-like service? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 29 May 2011 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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TomTom's Go Live family got a little larger today, with the unveiling of the company's new 800 series of PNDs. With the purchase of an 820 or 825 GPS, you'll get a year's worth of free access to HD Traffic, a speed camera alert system, local weather updates and all the rest of TomTom's Live services. The navigators also come with intelligent orientation sensors that allow for easy dashboard mounting, as well as Bluetooth capabilities that enable drivers to make hands-free calls while they cruise. The five-inch 825, much like the ARM11-powered Go Live 1000, generates routes using TomTom's IQ Routes technology, though it won't cost quite as much as its big brother. No word yet on the pricing of the 4.3-inch 820, which is due to hit Europe this September, but the 825 will retail for about £230 ($373) when it launches this month. Full presser after the break.

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TomTom announces Go Live 800 series PNDs for lost Europeans originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 May 2011 10:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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TomTom CEO Harold Goddijn announced at a NYC event last night that the company's HD Traffic service, previously only included with the Go 2535 M Live, would be available on all U.S. Live models, including the Go 740 Live and XL 340 Live. Traffic updates will be one component of the subscription-based Live, which will also see a 50 percent price drop, to $60 per year. This is all part of TomTom's grand Traffic Manifesto, which aims to cut traffic by five percent overall. Achieving this rather lofty goal in the U.S. would require 10 percent of the country's drivers to be using Live, which transmits real-time traffic data using a dedicated AT&T SIM. The company says drivers using the service themselves can expect to see travel times reduced by up to 15 percent. Our commute often involves a pajama-clad hike from the bed to the desk, so if you're currently a subscriber who drives to work, let us know if Traffic is making a dent in your travels.

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TomTom sends HD Traffic update to all Live models, extends Traffic Manifesto to US (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 May 2011 12:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2535autocarcar navigationCarNavigationcarscongestiongo 2535go 740Go 740 LiveGo2535Go740Go740LiveGPSgps navigationGpsNavigationHarold GoddijnHaroldGoddijnhd trafficHdTrafficmanifestomap shareMapSharenavigationnavigation systemNavigationSystemPNDsatnavtomtomtomtom gotomtom Go 740tomtom go2535tomtom xl 340TomtomGoTomtomGo2535TomtomGo740TomtomXl340traffictraffic congestiontraffic manifestoTrafficCongestionTrafficManifestotransportationvideovoice recognitionVoiceRecognitionxl 340XL 340 LiveXl340Xl340LiveThu, 12 May 2011 12:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Nike+ GPS data becomes art, exercise still exhausting]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/29/nike-gps-data-becomes-art-exercise-still-exhausting/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/29/nike-gps-data-becomes-art-exercise-still-exhausting/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/29/nike-gps-data-becomes-art-exercise-still-exhausting/#comments
Need a new use for that Nike+ SportWatch GPS you dropped 200 clams on? Interactive media collective YesYesNo has transformed the SportWatch data -- you know, that pristine numerical representation of all your huffing, sweating, and hurting -- into something like art. Working at Nike's Innovation Labs, the group first sent runners out across the company's campus wearing the watches. Then, custom software combined GPS maps of their workouts with information about speed, distance, and acceleration to create an initial 3-D rendering. Finally, each runner could tweak textures and colors to create a customized print; some even had their designs laser etched on a custom shoe box. The software powering all this creativity is long way from commercialization, but is built on openFrameworks, so feel free to start hacking your data into beautiful, life-giving artwork. Or you could, you know, go for a jog.

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Update: TomTom has issued a statement, which we have embedded after the break. To be totally clear all this data is being collected anonymously and the police have no idea exactly who is speeding, just that speeding has taken place.

Update 2: We have an English-language video from TomTom CEO Harold Goddijn embedded after the break. In it he says that the company will "prevent that type of usage" of the navigation data going forward. So, no need to turn off the 'ol GPS when you're late for work tomorrow morning.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dutchgpsnavigationnetherlandssatellite navigationSatelliteNavigationspeed cameraspeed trapSpeedCameraSpeedTraptomtomvideoWed, 27 Apr 2011 13:53:00 EST<![CDATA[Nike+ SportWatch GPS now on sale, $199 adds geek cred to your workout routine]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/02/nike-sportwatch-gps-now-on-sale-199-adds-geek-cred-to-your-ro/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/02/nike-sportwatch-gps-now-on-sale-199-adds-geek-cred-to-your-ro/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/02/nike-sportwatch-gps-now-on-sale-199-adds-geek-cred-to-your-ro/#comments Wrist-mounted iPod nano not quite the running companion of which you'd originally dreamed? This Nike+ SportsWatch GPS will be happy to take its place. We spotted the TomTom-branded fitness watch at CES this year, and now it's formally on sale -- though unfortunately for a price far steeper than those of its immediate ancestors. Of course, the $199 band isn't just a replacement for the Nike+ iPod system, it also uses that onboard GPS to keep track of where you run, much like the Nike+ GPS app but without the necessity for an iPhone 4 bouncing around your person. Did we mention it's also a watch?

[Thanks, John S.]

Nike+ SportWatch GPS now on sale, $199 adds geek cred to your workout routine originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 02 Apr 2011 17:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>availablecanadagpsnavnavinavigationnorth americaNorthAmericanow availablenow shippingNowAvailableNowShippingTomTomtomtom viaTomtomViaususaviaVIA 1405VIA 1435via 1505via 1535Via1405Via1435Via1505Via1535Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:05:00 EST<![CDATA[TomTom puts its HD Traffic service data in a browser, lets everyone use it for free]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/16/tomtom-puts-its-hd-traffic-service-data-in-a-browser-lets-every/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/16/tomtom-puts-its-hd-traffic-service-data-in-a-browser-lets-every/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/16/tomtom-puts-its-hd-traffic-service-data-in-a-browser-lets-every/#commentsTomTom puts its HD Traffic service data in a browser, lets everyone use it for free We've gotten lost and found our way home again courtesy of many a navigation system over the years, but if ever we're battling not just confusing roadways but also unpredictable traffic patterns it's TomTom we want on our side. The HD Traffic service the company offers is always spot-on, and now you can access that constantly-updated and really quite detailed data from your web browser. However, there's a catch: right now it's only available in Europe and South Africa. Also, the interface is a bit clunky. Oh, and the presentation isn't nearly as nice as on the company's mobile apps. But it is all free, and so you really can't complain too much about any of that. Full details in the PR below.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>directionseuropehd trafficHdTrafficlive trafficLiveTrafficnavigationsouth africaSouthAfricatomtomtrafficWed, 16 Mar 2011 12:22:00 EST<![CDATA[TomTom's GO 2435 / 2535 PNDs get quiet teaser, we're left wondering what's new]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/24/tomtoms-go-2435-2535-pnds-get-quiet-teaser-were-left-wonder/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/24/tomtoms-go-2435-2535-pnds-get-quiet-teaser-were-left-wonder/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/24/tomtoms-go-2435-2535-pnds-get-quiet-teaser-were-left-wonder/#comments The very busy folks over at TomTom have just squeezed out two new sets of PNDs sporting touchscreens, voice recognition, and a "new, intuitive user interface," but despite the company's high profile on the GPS market, the GO 2435, which works a 4.3-inch screen, and the GO 2535, a 5-inch iteration, slipped out without much ado. Both PNDs come in three versions: the "T" series supports lifetime traffic updates, the "M" line offers lifetime map updates, and the "MT" edition features -- you guessed it -- lifetime traffic and map updates. Thus far, the basic specs resemble those of previous GO PNDs -- both tout Bluetooth calling, 4GB flash storage, and 3 hours of battery life -- leaving us to wonder what's up with this "new, intuitive user interface?" Among other things, TomTom is still mum on price and availability, which means we'll have to wait until they speak up to give you all the dirty details.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>24352535autocarcarsgo 2535Go2535GPSnavigationnavigation systemNavigationSystemPNDtomtomtomtom gotomtom go 2435tomtom go2535TomtomGoTomtomGo2435TomtomGo2535voice recognitionVoiceRecognitionThu, 24 Feb 2011 05:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Route 66 Maps + Navigation brings AR to the road, keeps drivers' eyes on their phones (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/17/route-66-maps-navigation-brings-ar-to-the-road-keeps-drivers/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/17/route-66-maps-navigation-brings-ar-to-the-road-keeps-drivers/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/17/route-66-maps-navigation-brings-ar-to-the-road-keeps-drivers/#comments It's been a good four years since we reported anything on Route 66, but with a new collaboration with TomTom on the horizon, these bearers of PNDs have once again sparked our interest. At the heart of the partnership is a new Android app, appropriately titled Route 66 Maps + Navigation, that brings augmented reality to GPS navigation -- specifically, a feature called Follow Me that allows real drivers to follow virtual cars turn for turn. Follow Me uses your smartphone or tablet's camera to display real-time video of the road ahead, and places a virtual 3D car directly in front of you on your route -- the car's rear lights indicate when to turn right or left. Maps + Navigation also includes simultaneous voice directions in 57 languages, up-to-date TomTom maps of 100 countries with 3D graphics, and multitouch gesture control. You can get your hands on the app via Android Market soon, or check out the rather cheesy demo video after the jump.

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Gallery: Nike+ SportWatch GPS with TomTom hands-on

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Nike+ SportWatch GPS with TomTom hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2011ces2011hands-onnikenike plusnike plus sportwatch gpsNikePlusNikePlusSportwatchGpstomtomvideowatchwristwatchWed, 05 Jan 2011 23:07:00 EST<![CDATA[TomTom intros GO 2505 M LIVE, VIA series GPS units in North America]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/tomtom-intros-go-2505-m-live-via-series-gps-units-in-north-amer/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/tomtom-intros-go-2505-m-live-via-series-gps-units-in-north-amer/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/tomtom-intros-go-2505-m-live-via-series-gps-units-in-north-amer/#comments Not that Las Vegas is terribly difficult to navigate, but TomTom's unveiling its latest PNDs here at CES, regardless. Up first is the GO 2505 M LIVE, the followup to the Go Live 1000 that was launched last April. This one packs a familiar design, with a 5-inch glass touchpanel, Bluetooth handsfree calling support, pinch-to-zoom mapping and a newfangled voice recognition system. You'll also get the full suite of LIVE services, including TomTom HD traffic, local search, fuel prices and weather updates. It should be noted that said services rely on AT&T's wireless network, and this unit marks the first time that US motorists will have access to TomTom's HD Traffic. It'll hit retail in mid-2011 for $349, with a "trial subscription" of LIVE thrown in gratis. Moving on, there's the new VIA series of mid-range PNDs. The VIA 1405 and 1435 both sport 4.3-inch panels, while the VIA 1505 and 1535 inch up to 5.0-inches. The fourpack will be available with or without lifetime maps / traffic, and you'll get voice recognition and Bluetooth handsfree calling to boot. These will ship in mid-2011 as well with prices starting at $169, and you can catch the full release just after the break.

Gallery: TomTom intros GO 2505 M LIVE, VIA series GPS units in North America

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>14051435150515352505cesces 2011ces2011GO 2505 M LIVEgo liveGo2505MLiveGoLivegpsgps unitGpsUnithd trafficHdTrafficlive trafficLiveTrafficnavnavigationnorth americaNorthAmericapndTomTomVIAVIA 1405VIA 1435VIA 1505via 1535Via1405Via1435Via1505Via1535Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:12:00 EST<![CDATA[TomTom's Map Share update brings crowdsourced navigation to iPhone GPS app]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/21/tomtoms-map-share-update-brings-crowdsourced-navigation-to-ipho/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/21/tomtoms-map-share-update-brings-crowdsourced-navigation-to-ipho/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/21/tomtoms-map-share-update-brings-crowdsourced-navigation-to-ipho/#comments Buckled early and sprung for TomTom's iPhone GPS app, did you? If so, that very app just got a lot better today, as version 1.6 has brought TomTom's Map Share -- a crowdsourcing aspect that'll keep your maps more up-to-date than you ever thought possible. Map Share enables iPhone users to make changes instantly to their own maps and to benefit from free map updates made by the TomTom community and verified by the company itself. That means that users will now be able to edit street names, set driving directions and block / unblock streets directly on their maps, and if you're kind enough, you can share those updates with the rest of the TomTom community. Furthermore, the app will automatically check for new verified updates (including turn restrictions, speed limit changes and crossing changes), so the previously tried-and-true "my maps were old!" excuse will sadly no longer work. Give and take, as they say.

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TomTom's Map Share update brings crowdsourced navigation to iPhone GPS app originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Dec 2010 02:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 TomTom's just launched two new navigational devices, the GO 2405 TM and the GO 2505 TM. These units boast several updated software features, including 'instant' route planning (which is actually continuous routing), and a redesigned interface which makes use of pinch-to-zoom and swiping gestures. The GO 2405 TM has a 4.3-inch display and will run you $299, while the 2505 TM is a 5-incher and retails for $319. Both are available now at Amazon, Best Buy, and TomTom.com, and will be available at retail stores sometime in mid-2011. Full press release is below.

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TomTom maps get loaded onto HTC Locations, promise 'zero-wait navigation experience' originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Oct 2010 07:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appiphoneiphone appIphoneApptomtomtomtom 1.5tomtom apptomtom for iphoneTomtom1.5TomtomAppTomtomForIphoneSat, 16 Oct 2010 06:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Cafepress teams with TomTom to slather your GPS in color, make it totally unsellable]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/cafepress-teams-with-tomtom-to-slather-your-gps-in-color-make-i/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/cafepress-teams-with-tomtom-to-slather-your-gps-in-color-make-i/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/cafepress-teams-with-tomtom-to-slather-your-gps-in-color-make-i/#comments Has Colorware started a revolution that's now impossible to stop? Here's hoping the answer is contrary to the obvious. TomTom has -- for reasons unknown -- decided it best to give consumers the option of coating their future navigator in... well, whatever they want. We aren't generally ones to gripe about choices, but the demonstration photo here definitely caters to those in favor of all things vivacious. The outfit has teamed with Cafepress in order to make the magic happen on "select models," and amazingly, privilege of destroying any and all resale value will cost you absolutely nothing. Talk about an incentive to buy.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>automotivebusinesscar audiocar stereoCarAudioCarStereodeckgpshead unitHeadUnitifaifa 2010Ifa2010in-carin-dashin-dash navigationIn-dashNavigationindustrynavnavinavigationpartnerpartnershipsonySony XNVSonyXnvstereotomtomXNVXNV-660BTXNV-770BTXNV-L66BTXNV-L77BTxplodThu, 30 Sep 2010 12:32:00 EST<![CDATA[TomTom shows signs of life with Traffic Manifesto, aims to shorten European travel times by 5 percent]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/29/tomtom-shows-signs-of-life-with-traffic-manifesto-aims-to-short/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/29/tomtom-shows-signs-of-life-with-traffic-manifesto-aims-to-short/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/29/tomtom-shows-signs-of-life-with-traffic-manifesto-aims-to-short/#comments We're actually surprised that TomTom's still going strong after Google and Nokia unleashed their free satnav offerings many months ago. If you need some convincing, try this: following the launch of its Go Live 1000 series earlier this month, TomTom has just published a manifesto on its mission to encourage "better use of existing road capacity," and eventually "reduce journey times for everyone by up to 5 percent where there is traffic." Actually, by "everyone" TomTom means Europe, and according to its computer simulations, this would apparently require 10 percent of the continent's drivers to be hooked up to its HD Traffic active load-balancing service. There's no time frame given here, but it'll probably be awhile -- in the video after the break, CEO Harold Goddijn admits that out of TomTom's 45 million drivers, only about 1 million (or 2.2 percent) are currently connected to its live services. That said, this figure might get a little boost once TomTom starts providing free traffic data to radio stations and TV channels as part of its manifesto (in return for some cheap publicity, of course).

On a related note, TomTom has also just rolled out HD Traffic 4.0, touting its "higher accuracy, reporting up to 200 percent more traffic jams during rush hours than previously." Existing HD Traffic customers from eight nations -- including Switzerland -- need not fiddle with anything to utilize the new service, and by year's end seven more countries will join the party. Meanwhile, we're still waiting on TomTom's own take on the App Store -- who knows if the company will even survive long enough to reach its goals. We kid, we kid. Or do we?

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TomTom shows signs of life with Traffic Manifesto, aims to shorten European travel times by 5 percent originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Sep 2010 19:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Active load-balancingActiveLoad-balancingcar navigationCarNavigationcongestiongpsgps navigationGpsNavigationHarold GoddijnHaroldGoddijnhd trafficHdTrafficmanifestomap shareMapSharenavigationPNDsatnavtomtomtraffic congestiontraffic manifestoTrafficCongestionTrafficManifestovideoWed, 29 Sep 2010 19:01:00 EST<![CDATA[TomTom PRO 7100 and 9100 formally announced, destined for European trucking fleets]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/24/tomtom-pro-7100-and-9100-formally-announced-destined-for-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/24/tomtom-pro-7100-and-9100-formally-announced-destined-for-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/24/tomtom-pro-7100-and-9100-formally-announced-destined-for-europe/#comments We're afraid we can't tell you any more about the consumer-facing TomTom Go 7100 and 9100 that surfaced in FCC filings last week, but if you're interested in Pro models that sport the same digits for your business fleet, TomTom's being slightly more accommodating. The Pro 7100 looks like it's going to replace the Go 7000 presently used in the company's business-to-business lineup at €329 (about $439), while the Pro 9100 adds an integrated modem and SIM card (letting you ditch the TomTom Link module typically required to monitor your fleet) for €399 ($532). Find both ready to guide trucks across forty-five European countries in the fourth quarter of the year. PR after the break.

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TomTom PRO 7100 and 9100 formally announced, destined for European trucking fleets originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 08:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Pro 7100Pro 9100Pro7100Pro9100TomTomTomTom Linktomtom link 300TomTom ProTomTom Pro 7100TomTom Pro 9100TomTom WorkTomtomLinkTomtomLink300TomtomProTomtomPro7100TomtomPro9100TomtomWorkFri, 24 Sep 2010 08:34:00 EST<![CDATA[TomTom Go Live 1000 plus future Magellan units hit FCC]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/18/tomtom-go-live-1000-plus-future-magellan-units-hit-fcc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/18/tomtom-go-live-1000-plus-future-magellan-units-hit-fcc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/18/tomtom-go-live-1000-plus-future-magellan-units-hit-fcc/#comments Surprise surprise, the Webkit interface-packing TomTom Go Live 1000 just hit European shelves earlier this month and now it's popped up at the FCC complete with a user manual and a posse of mysterious brethren dubbed the GO 1000, GO 7100 and GO LIVE 9100. Clearly the lack of Live in two of the titles implies they won't feature TomTom's real-time traffic updates, but it's still unclear how any will compare to the Go Live 1000's 4.3-inch capacitive touch screen and 500MHz ARM11 processor hardware-- which we experienced mixed results using during our early hands on with a prototype. Two new Magellan models listed as the RoadMate 9020 and 9055 also have surfaced with very few details, however considering their high model numbers we're guessing they'll be top of the line devices. Looking at the ruler in the included 9055 photos does roughly hint it has a 5-inch screen though -- exciting, we know. There's also no mention in any of the documentation about new systems to prevent dumb couples from off-roading in the Oregon wilderness. So much for safety in new technology eh?

TomTom Go Live 1000 plus future Magellan units hit FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Sep 2010 01:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ARM11fccgo 7100go live 1000go live 9100Go7100GoLive1000GoLive9100magellanmagellan roadmatemagellan roadmate 9020magellan roadmate 9055MagellanRoadmateMagellanRoadmate9020MagellanRoadmate9055navigationnavigation systemNavigation unitNavigationSystemNavigationUnitRoadMate 9020RoadMate 9055Roadmate9020Roadmate9055tom tom go 7100tom tom go live 100tom tom go live 9100tomtomtomtom goTomTom Go Live 1000TomtomGoTomTomGo7100TomTomGoLive100TomtomGoLive1000TomTomGoLive9100webkitSat, 18 Sep 2010 01:36:00 EST<![CDATA[TomTom offers free iPhone 4 adapter for Car Kit]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/08/tomtom-offers-free-iphone-4-adapter-for-car-kit/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/08/tomtom-offers-free-iphone-4-adapter-for-car-kit/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/08/tomtom-offers-free-iphone-4-adapter-for-car-kit/#comments We still maintain that you've got better options than TomTom when it comes to iPhone GPS software, but if you pulled the trigger before giving yourself a moment to consider what you were actually doing, this here news may just interest you. In an effort to maintain compatibility with Apple's latest and greatest iPhone, TomTom is now including a simple adapter for all Car Kit orders going out on September 1st or later. If you ordered one prior to that, you can apply down in the source link for a freebie to be sent your way. Or just hack something up in the garage that looks like the insert above. Your call, vaquero.

Update: Full press release after the break.

[Thanks, Dan]

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TomTom offers free iPhone 4 adapter for Car Kit originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We got an early look at TomTom's Go Live 1000 navigation unit back in April, and it looks like you'll soon finally be able to get your hands on it as well -- if you're in Europe, that is. The company's just announced that the 4.3-inch GPS will be available this month, and will soon be followed by the Go Live 1005 in October, which adds a larger 5-inch screen. One of the big selling points here is that both screens are of the capacitive variety (complete with TomTom's so-called "Fluid Touch"), and you'll also get a nifty new magnetic windshield mount that lets you easily remove the device when you leave the car. Otherwise, you can expect to get a year of free "HD Traffic" information with each, along with TomTom Weather, IQ Routes, and Local Search with Google, among some other standard fare. Still no word on a release over here, but you can look for the 1000 and 1005 to run £250 and £300, respectively, in the UK (or roughly $385 and $460).

TomTom rolls out Go Live 1000 series navigation units originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capacitivefluid touchFluidTouchgo livego live 1000go live 1005GoLiveGoLive1000GoLive1005gpstomtomTue, 07 Sep 2010 09:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony's head units Xplod into the infotainment scene with TomTom GPS on in-dash screens]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/01/sonys-head-units-xplod-into-the-infotainment-scene-with-tomtom/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/01/sonys-head-units-xplod-into-the-infotainment-scene-with-tomtom/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/01/sonys-head-units-xplod-into-the-infotainment-scene-with-tomtom/#comments They may not have been the highlight of Sony's IFA 2010 press conference, but the company's new XNV head units deserve a place of their own, given they integrate full-blown TomTom GPS units and audio/video playback into their 7- and 6.1-inch WVGA touchscreens. Presently destined for Europe, the XNV-L77BT, XNV-770BT, XNV-L66BT and XNV-660BT will ship in November with TeleAtlas maps of 45 nations for a number of undisclosed prices, with each sporting Bluetooth, auxiliary and USB jacks, DivX playback and a DVD drive. The presumably-more-expensive "L" models also come with the usual array of traffic and weather alerts plus a Google-powered local search function, and all four decks sport a music recommendation engine that reportedly changes track based on your mood... though how the system measures your emotional attentions, we're not quite sure, and hope to find out soon. Press release after the break.

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Sony's head units Xplod into the infotainment scene with TomTom GPS on in-dash screens originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>automotivecar audiocar stereoCarAudioCarStereodeckhead unitHeadUnitifaifa 2010Ifa2010in-dashin-dash navigationIn-dashNavigationsonySony XNVSonyXnvstereoTomTomXNVXNV-660BTXNV-770BTXNV-L66BTXNV-L77BTxplodWed, 01 Sep 2010 12:38:00 EST<![CDATA[Psion veteran Charles Davies leaves Nokia for TomTom]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/28/psion-veteran-charles-davies-leaves-nokia-for-tomtom/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/28/psion-veteran-charles-davies-leaves-nokia-for-tomtom/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/28/psion-veteran-charles-davies-leaves-nokia-for-tomtom/#commentsCharles Davies might not be as immediately recognizable as some other industry veterans, but anyone that's been following this business since the early days of PDAs will no doubt be familiar with his work. Davies was Psion's very first employee way back in 1981, and stuck with the company all the way up until 2003 when he left to join Symbian, before moving on to Nokia with the rest of the Symbian staff a few years later. During that time, Davies helped Psion pioneer the use of flash memory and custom silicon in handhelds, served as Symbian's CTO, and helped Nokia head up the strategy and architecture team for its R&D division. What's more, as The Register notes, Davies move to TomTom only further bolsters the ex-Psion ranks at the company -- he'll be joining former Psion CTO Mark Gretton, and former hardware exec Ken McAlpine, who joined TomTom two years ago after a stint at Apple. Still no word on what Davies' exact role at TomTom will be, but the company has confirmed the move, and promises to provide more details at some point.

[Thanks, johnny99]

Psion veteran Charles Davies leaves Nokia for TomTom originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Jun 2010 02:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Disappointed to find out that your brand new iPhone 4 won't work with the TomTom Car Kit for iPhone you paid $100 for? Well, it looks like there's a surprisingly simple fix: velcro. As tipster Ben Peacock has informed us, all you have to do is cut a small strip of velcro (the soft side) and apply it to the bottom part of the kit behind the dock (it's not necessary to apply it to the phone itself). Once that's done, the iPhone 4 will dock properly, and function just as before complete with charging and Bluetooth support. Head on past the break to check out the fix on video.

[Thanks, Ben]

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iPhone 4 and TomTom Car Kit brought together with velcro originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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