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TomTom unveils in-car AI assistant, will it be more than a gimmick?

TomTom unveils in-car AI assistant, will it be more than a gimmick?

Generative AI will soon descend on the car. TomTom and Microsoft are joining forces to provide drivers with an in-car AI assistant. It promises to offer more than just a gimmick, provided car makers play along. TomTom has built a "conversational automotive assistant" using Microsoft's AI suite. ... Read more

date4 months ago
AWS, Meta, Microsoft and TomTom want to democratize map data

AWS, Meta, Microsoft and TomTom want to democratize map data

The Linux Foundation is collaborating with AWS, Meta, Microsoft and TomTom to make quality open map data available for free. According to the organizations, the availability of map data is currently limited. "Sourcing and curating high-quality, current, and comprehensive data from disparate sou... Read more

date1 year ago
TomTom cuts hundreds of jobs due to new map technology

TomTom cuts hundreds of jobs due to new map technology

TomTom is automating the map-making process for its navigation solutions. As a result, 10 percent of jobs are cut worldwide. TomTom recently invested in automating the production of its maps. This led to a new platform that makes manual map-making redundant, which results in sharp job cuts. 5... Read more

date2 years ago
Huawei chooses TomTom after Maps ban

Huawei chooses TomTom after Maps ban

Because of the ban imposed by America on Chinese Huawei, the smartphone manufacturer does not have to count on the use of apps produced under the flag of Google. Since this also includes the navigation app Google Maps, Huawei had to look for an alternative. An alternative that was found in the Dutc... Read more

date4 years ago
TomTom sells Telematics branch to Bridgestone

TomTom sells Telematics branch to Bridgestone

Tyre specialist Bridgestone acquires TomTom's Telematics business, which is the European leader in digital fleet solutions. The takeover has a price tag of 910 million euros. Thanks to the acquisition, Bridgestone claims to be taking a big step towards becoming a regional leader in the field of mobi... Read more

date5 years ago