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Edgy new voices for Tomtom
Global Positioning System

Edgy new voices for Tomtom

TomTom introduces downloadable GPS voices including popular radio duo from New Zealand, Fletch and Vaughan. No pranks promised!.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011
How to buy a GPS
Global Positioning System

How to buy a GPS

Buying a GPS? Our guide with expert Hayden Jones covers the essentials from screen size to updates, ensuring you choose the right one.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2011
TomTom launches live traffic updates
Global Positioning System

TomTom launches live traffic updates

TomTom has launched Live Services in New Zealand, offering real-time traffic updates, safety camera reporting, and weather forecasts for Go Live GPS users.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 18th Oct 2010
Tom Tom searches for NZ's most iconic Kiwi accent
Global Positioning System

Tom Tom searches for NZ's most iconic Kiwi accent

GPS maker TomTom launches 'Be the Voice of New Zealand' to find the most iconic Kiwi accent for their units. Enter or vote at www.bethevoice.co.nz.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Sep 2010
Review: Tom Tom XXL 550
Gaming

Review: Tom Tom XXL 550

There's nothing about the TomTom XL 550 that means you should rush out and upgrade if you're an existing user.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Aug 2010
GOOGLE UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR PRIVACY BLUNDER
Wireless Networks

GOOGLE UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR PRIVACY BLUNDER

NZ Police probe Google over accusations of collecting private data via Street View cars, raising global privacy concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2010
RIGHT ON TRACK
Agricultural Technology

RIGHT ON TRACK

TracMap, NZ's agricultural GPS leader, boosts farm productivity by dominating its sector and showing significant export growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010
Doctors quick to adopt NZ-developed service
Global Positioning System

Doctors quick to adopt NZ-developed service

New Zealand-developed SureMed, designed by Konnect, has swiftly gained traction with over 250 GP practices and six insurers in just two months.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 15th Jan 2010
GPS-on-phones driving ban in doubt, says TomTom
Apple

GPS-on-phones driving ban in doubt, says TomTom

TomTom clarifies that the new Road User Amendment doesn't ban GPS on phones, countering fears over app usage while driving in NZ.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2009
TomTom New Zealand
Apple

TomTom New Zealand

TomTom app transforms iPhone navigation in New Zealand, offering smartest routes with IQ Routes technology, enhanced safety, and user-friendly features.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sun, 23rd Aug 2009

Global Stories

Global Positioning System (GPS) stories

Vodafone to map farmers at Fieldays
Unified Communications

Vodafone to map farmers at Fieldays

Vodafone will track 200 farmers' movements at Fieldays using GPS and its mobile network to improve future visitor experiences, site layouts, and traffic flow.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 31st May 2011
Google launches Android Voice Actions
Google

Google launches Android Voice Actions

Google unveils Voice Actions for Android, revolutionising how you interact with your phone using just your voice.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 16th Aug 2010
Use your iPhone to dodge parking officers
Anonymous

Use your iPhone to dodge parking officers

Stay one step ahead of parking officers with ParkPatrol's latest iPhone update, leveraging GPS and push notifications to dodge fines worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jul 2010
Chill out with Snoop Dogg's original voice on board TomTom GPS
Global Positioning System

Chill out with Snoop Dogg's original voice on board TomTom GPS

Navigate with flair as Snoop Dogg's iconic voice guides you on TomTom GPS, adding a cool twist to your journey.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2010
[Update]CES: LG smartphone unveiled
Wireless Networks

[Update]CES: LG smartphone unveiled

LG has officially announced its LG GW990 – a smartphone that will run Intel's powerful Moorestown CPU – at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 8th Jan 2010
PHILIPS VENT MOUNT FOR IPHONE
Google

PHILIPS VENT MOUNT FOR IPHONE

Philips releases a GBP £39.95 vent mount for iPhones, offering hands-free GPS access with 360-degree swivel, available at major retailers like Harvey Norman.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sun, 1st Nov 2009