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TomTom latest to announce staff cuts
"Challenging consumer spending environment" blamed 22 January 2009 14:14 GMT
The latest job casualties in the consumer electronics industry come from TomTom, in a statement to the press issued from the company's Amsterdam headquarters.

The GPS manufacturer has announced a reduction of its global workforce by 7% or 115 staff as part...
VIDEO: Megawhat News - Nikon launches a £2000 DSLR
The top stories of the day in a vid 1 July 2008 17:47 GMT
Want to know the latest news but don't have time to read the stories we've written?

Well why not take a peek at the top stories on video.

In today's headlines: Nikon launches a £2000 DSLR; Asus abandons the Eee PC; Google signs deal for Android...
Google signs 5-year TeleAtlas deal
Mapping info to be used in Android 30 June 2008 17:15 GMT
TeleAtlas has announced that Google has signed a long-term license agreement with the company that gives Google access to TeleAtlas maps in more than 200 countries around the world.

TeleAtlas says the agreement spans Google’s current and future map-based services...
VIDEO: Megawhat news - BlackBerry flashes the Thunder
Video news bulletin of today's top stories 14 May 2008 19:05 GMT
Want to know the latest news but don't have time to read the stories we've written. Don't panic - here are the top stories on video.

In today's headlines: Yet more 3G iPhone rumours – this time from O2; Is a slimmer Xbox 360 in development?; BlackBerry flashes...
TomTom gets EC okay to buy Tele Atlas
Decision bodes well for Nokia/Navteq acquisition 14 May 2008 11:16 GMT
TomTom and Tele Atlas have announce that they have received "unconditional clearance" from the European Commission for the proposed acquisition by TomTom of Tele Atlas.

After an investigation, the Commission has concluded that the merger will not significantly...
Archos 605 GPS solution shown early
US release reveals all ahead of London press event 22 April 2008 23:14 GMT
Well, it seems we won't have to wait until the Archos press event in London on 23 April to see the full extent of the company's GPS solution for the 605 as an official press release has already gone out.

Archos has announced what we knew was coming, a new GPS...
NDrive launches "world's first" GPS with photo mapping
Taking navigation to the next level 22 April 2008 13:07 GMT
The G280 and G800 from NDrive boast the world's first photo mapping system and feature real life photo images instead of the traditional 1D/3D maps found on other devices.

This next generation of technology allows you to see what your journey looks like from...
Wayfinder "Power Search" launches for iPhone, iPod touch
Simultaneously search multiple databases 11 April 2008 9:51 GMT
Wayfinder has announced the launch if its "Power Search" technology on iPhone and iPod touch.

Rather than being dependent on the one database, the Wayfinder technology allows a multitude of databases to be
simultaneously searched and compared.
Tele Atlas to launch pedestrian maps
"Enhanced experience of walking down the street" 8 February 2008 14:08 GMT
Tele Atlas will debut its first demo of maps based on Tele Atlas data designed for pedestrians at the Mobile World Congress event.

The company says the solution will suit either the busy executive seeking a more efficient way to get from the parking lot to...
Mio C230 launches in the UK
Entry-level and compact 26 November 2007 10:09 GMT
We mentioned this new in-car GPS when it was announced at the IFA technology show, but Mio's C230 has now been launched in the UK.

A budget model, the C230 will cost £139.99, but offers what looks like a decent entry-level navigation experience for those who...
Garmin withdraws Tele Atlas bid
Makes way for TomTom 16 November 2007 14:57 GMT
Garmin has withdrawn its $3.3 billion takeover bid for Dutch digital mapmaker Tele Atlas, clearing the way for rival TomTom, reports the AP.

TomTom made the first takeover bid for Tele Atlas in July, but Garmin then topped TomTom's bid in an aggressive market...
Sony announces Go!Explore satnav for the PSP
PSP gets GPS 22 August 2007 21:19 GMT
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has unveiled Go!Explore, the new satellite navigation package for PSP due for release in the New Year.

Collaborating with TeleAtlas and NavNGo and utilising the latest in map data and navigation software, Sony claims Go!Explore...
TomTom moves in to buy Tele Atlas
Hardware maker wants to own maps as well 24 July 2007 8:34 GMT
TomTom, the current number one player in the satnav arena is hoping to earn money from some of its competitors by buying the mapping software company they use.

The hardware company has announced that it has put in a bid of £1.2 billion ($2.5bn) for Tele Atlas...
Tele Atlas can now lead you straight to a Micky-D's in the US
McDonald's added to the list of point of interes 31 July 2006 15:30 GMT
Points of interest are always a big selling point for satnav devices, especially since they can be customised to show you restaurants and hotels along your route and at your destination.

Now Tele Atlas has announced McDonald’s locations in the USA will be added...