Tag archive: TomTom

Dutch GPS maker TomTom says it has been cleared any wrongdoing in an official government investigation looking into whether it passed its customers' location and traffic information to third parties in violation of Dutch data protection laws. The controversy arose last April amid reports the company had been selling information gathered from customers' GPS navigation devices without their consent—including offering that… Read More

Despite a downturn in the GPS market over the last two year, TomTom is driving forward. At the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show, the company announced that it plans to release a new version of its app for iPhone and iPad that includes full Facebook and Twitter integration. The company also unveiled plans to streamline its product lineup. Like the currently-available version of TomTom's iOS app, the new version doesn't require a mobile… Read More

Black Friday used to be a day, but now it's more of a week-long affair with low prices. To get a kickstart on the crazy week ahead, Amazon has issued a list of some of its new deals on its fancy Black Friday site. Some highlights include a PS3 for $200, Lord of the Rings on Blu-ray for $50, and almost all smartphones for pennies with a new contract.  Amazon's newest Black Friday deals:  Samsung 46-Inch 1080p LED HDTV: $799.99 (save… Read More

GPS maker TomTom has announced its new TomTom Go Live 1535m GPS system, which the company claims is the first portable navigation device to ship with a suite of popular travel applications. Out of the box, the device wil ship with integrated apps for Twitter, Yelp, Expedia, and TripAdvisor, making it easier for travelers to get information they need—like restaurant locations and reviews, hotel information, weather forecasts, and fuel… Read More

Coulomb Technologies, a company that builds electric vehicle charging stations in urban areas, announced a new method of locating charging stations through TomTom navigation systems. When accessing the locations through TomTom, drivers can also pull up the connection type, speed of charging and the cost to recharge a vehicle. This application is being shown off at the Plug-In 2011 conference in Raleigh, N.C., but Coulomb representatives… Read More

GPS maker TomTom has announced it is making its HD Traffic service available on all TomTom Live GPS systems available in the United States—rather than just on the Go 2535 Live model—and dropping the annual subscription price for Live services from $119.95 to $59.95 per year. In effect, that means the HD Traffic service is now available for the Go 740 Live and the XL 340 Live, and presumably for any future Live models the company… Read More

Apple isn’t the only one tracking your location: GPS manufacturing TomTom admitted it has been collecting user data to help police in the Netherlands track down drivers breaking the speed limit. Dutch publication Algemeen Dagblad reports that the devices were monitoring customers speeds and that this information was being sold to law enforcement officials, who would then set up speed traps. It’s become a viable business for TomTom, which has… Read More

GPS maker TomTom originally introduced its Go series GPS systems back at CES in January, but now the units are officially on sale in the United States. The new Go series is headed off by the new Go 2535 M Live (formerly called the Go 2505 M Live), which integrates TomTom's Live services—and for the first time in the U.S. that includes TomTom HD Traffic, which covers congestion on all major and secondary roads in the U.S., with… Read More

Sure, the dedicated GPS business has taken a hit from factory-installed in-vehicle systems and the ever-popular smartphone with assisted GPS, but that doesn't mean TomTom is giving up the fight: the company has just announced that its Via series of automotive GPS units are now available in North America, padding out the company's mid-range offerings. Originally introduced back in January at CES, the Via series comprises six… Read More

GPS maker TomTom has launched its TomTom Go 2404 TM and Go 2505 TM in the United States. The GPS units are the first to feature an enhanced user interface that makes route-planning and use more intuitive, enabling users to set up a route with just a few taps. Users can also take advantage of voice recognition to get around without having to touch the GPS unit at all. “At TomTom, we are continuously working to deliver innovative… Read More

Think custom case designs and pain jobs are purely the realm of high-end PC gaming rigs and notebooks? Think again: GPS maker TomTom has announced a new program that enables customers to have their GPS unit cases printed with custom artwork or photos, adding a unique touch. Dubbed My Custom TomTom, Users will be able to select from hundreds of pre-designed professional graphics, or use photos or custom artwork they've created themselves… Read More

GPS maker TomTom has formally announced that it's bringing its XL 350 and XXL 550 GPS units to the United States market, each preloaded with TeleAtlas maps of the United States, Canada, and Mexico along with more than 7 million points of interest. The GPS units will also include TomTom's IQ Routes and Map Share technology (enabling users to plan routes based on historic speed and travel data and to share updated map information… Read More

The GPS market has been facing tough competitions from GPS-enabled smart phones that boast sophisticated mapping applications and location coverage that's often good enough for everyday getting around. However, that doesn't means traditional portable navigation devices are just going to roll over: today, GPS maker TomTom announced its new flagship TomTom Go Live 1000 GPS device, which will be built around a WebKit-based interface,… Read More

No need to pack your TomTom GPS with your swimwear and tanning oil next time you’re heading to Mexico, you can just buy one when you get down there. At CES today, TomTom announced that three of its GPS navigation devices will be heading to Mexico. The TomTom GO 630, XL 330S and ONE 130 are now available at most major retailers in Mexico.

How cool would you feel if you had none-other-than Snoop D. O. Double G as your navigator? We’ll answer that—super cool. GPS navigation system manufacturer TomTom has found a way to trump the ever popular Google Maps Navigation and Garmin navi systems in two words—Snoop Dogg. Snoop Dogg is lending his voice to Voice Skins, the same company that brought Homer Simpson to your GPS, to give you turn-by-turn directions where ever and whenever you… Read More