TomTom's NAV3 devices that use the MyTomTom website to manage their cnotent (e.g. GO 1000, GO 1005, VIA Live etc) are able to use custom splash screens. These can be shown when the device is starting ...

Looking for the best SatNav Hardware? We have spent the last few years watching the SatNav market and have reviewed the hardware as it is released to the retailers (sometimes we are lucky and get a ...

TomTom Maps-on-Line is a service that brings up-to-date maps, driving instructions and local information straight to your Pocket PC while you're on the move. TomTom Maps-on-Line is a wireless mapping ...

Information retrieved from a GPS tracking device has provided the evidence necessary to secure a second-degree murder conviction. GPS tracking devices have provided a supporting role in the courtroom ...

The Garmin nuvi seems to have a problem in the software when attempting to load more than 257 categories of custom POIs. If you load more than 257 categories of POI then this will result in the nuvi ...

This is the first in a series of articles that examines the intricacies of creating and maintaining digital maps by TomTom. This article looks at the Map Geometry, how the roads are discovered and the ...

PDA GPS Sleeves are great for both in-car usage for street routing applications, or for out of car use like for walking or hiking. These systems are usually compact, but do run on the power provided ...

Over the last couple of years Personal Navigation Devices (PNDs) have become popular. These have moved the SatNav market into the mainstream consumer arena. The Garmin Street Pilots have been around ...

From absolute beginners to SatNav experts we have a series of articles aimed at helping you. Starting from the basics of what is SatNav technology, and how to select a GPS system through to detailed ...

Marvell Technology Group, Ltd. and Intel Corporation today announced that they have signed an agreement for Intel to sell its communications and application processor business to Marvell for a ...

Garmin have added an additional 405 model to the Forerunner 405 range with the 405CX. Bearing a very close resemblance to the existing 405, the 405CX has an increased heart-rate based calorie ...

The AA have put out some PR today regarding record traffic to their on-line route planner this Bank Holiday. Claiming an 11 per cent increase over the same period last year they are suggesting this is ...