http://www.silicon.com Results for sat nav en-us http://www.silicon.com/i/s/feeds/simple_logo.gif http://www.silicon.com 124 50 News feed from silicon.com http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://www.silicon.com/retailandleisure/0,3800011842,39635529,00.htm Aida - the Affective Intelligent Driving Agent - will also bring a human touch to the sat-nav thanks to its virtual face, which will be able to express a range of emotions. In the future drivers will regard their sat-navs as their friends, if... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:47:01 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://comment.silicon.com/weeklyroundup/0,39024756,39502974,00.htm These days we can program our starting points and destinations into sat-nav devices and get turn-by-turn spoken directions. Speaking to listeners on his BBC radio show, he gave a preview of how his sat-nav directions might sound: "Left at the next... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:56:01 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://www.silicon.com/research/specialreports/cio50-2009/phil-pavitt-39437793.htm Pavitt is also involved in a scheme to give road users up-to-date information about London travel conditions through sat-nav devices. Phil Pavitt has been appointed the next CIO of HM Revenue and Customs, one of the biggest jobs a CIO can take on... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:01:05 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://management.silicon.com/itpro/0,39024675,39426224,00.htm For those who prefer the outdoor life, sat-nav maker Garmin has its own range of GPS-connected watches aimed at athletic types, including this one: the Forerunner 405. For a watch from a company better known for its phones, it's no surprise that... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 01 May 2009 16:32:02 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://management.silicon.com/itdirector/0,39024673,39346860,00.htm Sat-nav: What CIO doesn't love a good bit of car kit? In fact, chances are, most heads of IT will already be sporting a sat-nav on their dash - but for those not already endowed with navigation goodness there is no shortage of hardware on hand to... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:53:02 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://hardware.silicon.com/pdas/0,39024643,39331731,00.htm Feature-packed 4.3-inch widescreen sat-nav While this sat-nav is still not cheap or as technically polished as some, it provides a useful alternative for consumers and certainly warrants consideration. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://www.silicon.com/research/specialreports/agenda-setters-2008/warren-east-39295127.htm Through its IP licensing partner programme, ARM processors are found in a range of Apple, LG, Nokia and Sony Ericsson smart phones as well as sat-nav devices, video cameras, digital TVs and the Nintendo DS portable gaming console. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:34:02 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://hardware.silicon.com/pdas/0,39024643,39289154,00.htm There's even the option of step-by-step sat-nav-style directions for drivers or pedestrians. Telmap is another mapping app for the BlackBerry but it is a paid-for sat-nav service - unlike Google's free offering. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://networks.silicon.com/mobile/0,39024665,39289156,00.htm I was travelling down to London with no sat-nav so I set up the route on the iPhone. A comment piece on silicon.com this week outlined a few gripes, which sparked a frenzy of comments from fan boys and the Apple sceptical alike. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:47:02 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://management.silicon.com/itdirector/0,39024673,39286670,00.htm Budget sat-nav device with Bluetooth and 89mm touchscreen Considering hitting the shops at the weekend? Looking for inspiration? Check out the latest in our new series of gadget mini-reviews, courtesy of silicon.com's sister site CNET.co.uk, the... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:39:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://comment.silicon.com/weeklyroundup/0,39024756,39269239,00.htm The survey "revealed" more than a quarter of us have no idea how to use digital cameras properly, 21 per cent of people have problems getting to grips with their sat-nav systems and one in five adults are stumped by many functions on their mobile... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://management.silicon.com/itpro/0,39024675,39266500,00.htm The winning caption, from reader Ralph Pruitt was "Bloody Sat Nav! This competition is now closed. Photo: Tim Ferguson editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:21:01 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://networks.silicon.com/mobile/0,39024665,39266494,00.htm As many motorists know only too well, sat-nav isn't as helpful as you might think with this research showing that distracted drivers often come a-cropper after being distracted by their high-tech map replacement. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:42:01 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://comment.silicon.com/weeklyroundup/0,39024756,39264250,00.htm Sat-nav devices are either the saviour of the modern driver or the new bane of our roads. More than one-third of sat-nav users also said they sometimes felt uncertain or deeply confused - although that may be merely a symptom of modern life. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:35:02 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://software.silicon.com/applications/0,39024653,39263797,00.htm This prompted many silicon.com readers to argue that regardless of whether a sat-nav device tells you to make a turn, it doesn't actually force you to. Simon from Cumbria said: "It's not the sat-nav 'making' the drivers do any of this, it's the... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:20:01 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://networks.silicon.com/mobile/0,39024665,39262811,00.htm Many drivers can't imagine life without their trusty sat-nav - but the motorist's best friend is being blamed for causing hundreds of thousands of accidents and near-misses. But the survey also suggests sat-nav devices distract and confuse millions... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:18:02 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://comment.silicon.com/weeklyroundup/0,39024756,39255641,00.htm Glastonbury had a wind-powered phone charging station and mobile sat-nav to direct you back to the tent in the dark. And so, the Round-Up empties its rucksack of festival tat and puts away the tie-dyed t-shirt for another year - and is left... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:57:01 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://networks.silicon.com/webwatch/0,39024667,39253495,00.htm Tele Atlas, which was recently acquired by sat-nav company TomTom, will be able to take advantage of Google's user input tech to keep its map data up to date. Google and mapping company Tele Atlas have tied up a five-year deal to share mapping data... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:11:01 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://www.silicon.com/publicsector/0,3800010403,39222360,00.htm Drivers in London would be first in line for the technology that pairs sat-nav GPS with a digital map of the capital and its speed limits to tell drivers how fast they should be driving. Tom-Tom sat-nav users would be the first able to use the... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 15 May 2008 14:52:02 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://www.silicon.com/research/specialreports/leanandgreen/0,3800014367,39215337,00.htm Plumpton added the HA was in talks with sat-nav providers about allowing drivers to access its latest information on the road network through the in-car devices, helping to reduce CO2 emissions from motorists. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 09 May 2008 11:02:02 +0000