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Navigation apps may be free, but portable GPS units still rule

Many smartphones offer free sat nav applications, but we're still buying dedicated nav devices by the container load. We take a look into the issues around their use, and compare free and paid apps against against GPS units.

Review

TomTom Go Live 2050

If you're planning on driving across Europe and North America, the 35-map World edition of the Go Live 2050 is possibly the GPS bargain of the year. If not, there are better specified and better value sat nav units on the market.

Review

TomTom Go Live 825

There's nothing intrinsically wrong with the TomTom Go Live 825, but where it falls down is on the question of value.

Review

TomTom Via 620

We love the Via 620's high-resolution display, but we'd argue that the 6-inch display is simply too large and a potential safety hazard.

Review

Garmin Nuvi 2455LM

For those looking for a car GPS that will remain current for years and years to come, the Garmin Nuvi 2455LM's lifetime map updates are worth the price premium. For others, though, there are cheaper or better-featured alternatives that do the job just as well.

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CNET Australia's super sport spectacular

Whether you love to work up a sweat playing sport or you're a dedicated spectator, we've got you covered in this month's in-depth look at tech that's designed with sport in mind.

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Google Maps for Android adds navigation for bicyclists

A new update for the Google Maps Navigation app fills the navigation void for pedal-powered users.

TomTom's iOS app updates with Foursquare search, check-ins

Foursquare fans will gain another tool for racking up check-in points and mayorships with TomTom's new app integration with this social network.

Navigation apps may be free, but portable GPS units still rule

Exploring GolfBuddy Voice with a golf pro

We took the GolfBuddy Voice to a real golf pro to find out how GPS is changing the game.

CNET Australia's super sport spectacular

Whether you love to work up a sweat playing sport or you're a dedicated spectator, we've got you covered in this month's in-depth look at tech that's designed with sport in mind.

Best gadgets for getting fit

Gadgets do magnificent things these days — even down to helping you exercise. Here is a collection of our favourite tech for getting in shape. 5

Apple dumps Google for TomTom with new iOS Maps app

The maker of navigation devices and software is one of the main providers of data for Apple's new Maps app for its mobile OS.

Nokia: basically the world's largest maps company

Never mind Google's offline maps and Apple's expected developments. Nokia wants to remind you that it's still the location king. 2

Google unveils new Street View backpack camera rig

At its "Next Dimension" Google Maps event held in San Francisco, the company showed off a backpack rig for mapping places that are inaccessible to vehicles, as well as revealing a few interesting n...

Google Earth now with 3D views all around

Google has used advanced 3D imaging to create full 3D maps for its Google Earth product; the new feature will soon make its appearance on the Android and iOS apps. 1

Google enables offline Maps

Google has unveiled an offline version of its Google Maps application, allowing phones to run the program without an internet connection.

New iOS 6 Maps app goes 3D, ditches Google: reports

Apple's 3D Maps app for iOS 6 may have provided a sneak peek, courtesy of Boy Genius Report. 3

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Review | GPS

TomTom Go Live 2050

If you're planning on driving across Europe and North America, the 35-map World edition of the Go Live 2050 is possibly the GPS bargain of the year. If not, there are better specified and better value sat nav units on the market. 13
Review | Car Tech

TomTom Go Live 825

There's nothing intrinsically wrong with the TomTom Go Live 825, but where it falls down is on the question of value. 4
Review | Car Tech

TomTom Via 620

We love the Via 620's high-resolution display, but we'd argue that the 6-inch display is simply too large and a potential safety hazard.
Review | Car Tech

Garmin Nuvi 2455LM

For those looking for a car GPS that will remain current for years and years to come, the Garmin Nuvi 2455LM's lifetime map updates are worth the price premium. For others, though, there are cheaper or better-featured alternatives that do the job just as well.
Preview | Car Tech

TomTom Go Live 820

The entry level model in the Go Live range, the 820 has a 4.3-inch resistive touchscreen and a one year subscription to TomTom's proprietary HD Traffic service, as well as junction view, Bluetooth hands-free and camera warnings. 3
Preview | Car Tech

Navman MY80

Featuring a 4.7-inch resistive touchscreen, the MY80T features traffic messaging, safety camera and school zone alerts, and maps for both Australia and New Zealand. 2