Tags: app store, gps, mwc2009, n95, ovi

Apps for the car: still five years away

We've seen the future of computing technology in cars, but it's not coming anytime soon.

Sacked worker hacks and disables cars

A man fired from a Texas car dealership remotely disabled ignitions and set off car horns of more than 100 vehicles sold at his old workplace, police said.

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Reviews

Navman MY500XT

Improved, but still deeply flawed. We'd suggest checking out the lesser fruit from the Navman tree first.
Nokia E52

At first sight the Nokia E52 won't set your heart racing, but its excellent battery life and ease of use make it a smartphone worthy of consideration.
Nokia 6700

The Nokia 6700 Classic is not a fancy-pants smartphone, but its high quality, 5-megapixel camera and brilliant screen help make this phone a front-runner in the mid-range market.
TomTom One 140

Same, same but slightly better than before. Quicker responses and lane guidance justify slight premium over fourth-gen One.
TomTom XL 340

Bedecked in black and furnished with IQ Routes, a new faster, snazzier interface and lane guidance, the XL 340 is identical to the One 140 except, you guessed it, it has a wider 4.3-inch screen.
Nokia Ovi Store

It's got a long way to go before it catches Apple's App Store in regards to both quantity and quality of apps, but Nokia's Ovi Store definitely shows promise.
Vodafone Compass

Compass makes an excellent navigation tool for casual users looking for directions a few times a month or year. More frequent users should look to something more robust.
Monopoly Here and Now: World Edition

If you love Monopoly then you're sure to love this colourful and faithful recreation. Even if you're one of those filthy Scrabble people, you'll probably have a good time with this game.

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Features

Cameras with GPS tagging built-in

Choosing a camera with built-in GPS has never been easier with our list of cameras that can automatically geotag your photos.
Maps on the iPad: What you'll find

The Google-powered maps app for the iPad gets some subtle new features, but there are a few caveats too.
Best large-screen GPS navigators

For the last several years, GPS units have come in two sizes: 3.5-inch and 4.3-inch. Fast forward to now and larger sizes are now not only common, but affordable too.
Best budget GPS navigators

With the words crisis and meltdown being a regular feature in newspaper headlines, we investigate some of the cheaper GPS options out there.

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News

GPS torch shines directions in a new light

The tamtam Flash is one of those concept devices that seems imminently practical if its developer, Designaffairs Studio, can pull it off.
Solar flares could cause GPS chaos

According to scientists, the Sun is about to enter a period of heightened activity and the resultant solar flares could wreak havoc on those reliant on GPS satellites.
Why cars and iPads don't mix

When I saw the Apple iPad unveiled last week, I immediately thought about how I could mount that sucker in my car. On further consideration, though, it mightn't be the brightest idea.
CNET Australia's best tech of 2009

Looking for a tech enthusiasts shopping list for the post-Christmas sales? Look no further than CNET Australia's best of the best in tech for 2009.

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DIYs and How-to

GPS buyer's guide

Prices for GPS devices and apps have come down in the last year and many of us are looking at jumping on the bandwagon. We take a look at how it works, why you should (or shouldn't) buy a GPS, as well as key features to look out for.
Top GPS features

So you've decided you're going to get a portable GPS device, but what features should you look out for and which brand is best at what?
Geotagging your digital photos

Struggling to keep control of your growing collection of digital photos? Breathe easy — you're not alone.
Geotagging links photos to locales

Attaching location data to images enables new ways to search photos, give slide shows or be a virtual tourist. For now, early adopters only need apply.

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Downloads

Greek Talking Mobile Phrase Book Nokia N95 (J2ME)

Hear your required phrase using the recordings of real, native voice-over artists.
Portuguese Talking Mobile Phrase Book Nokia N95 (J2ME)

Hear your required phrase using the recordings of real, native voice-over artists.
German Talking Mobile Phrase Book Nokia N95 (J2ME)

Hear your required phrase using the recordings of real, native voice-over artists.
Spanish Talking Mobile Phrase Book Nokia N95 (J2ME)

Hear your required phrase using the recordings of real, native voice-over artists.