TomTom selected by Volvo to provide maps, navigation and live traffic info

TomTom has been selected by Volvo Cars as the provider of location and navigation content and services for its new infotainment platform. From 2019, Volvo Cars’ customers across the globe*, across all carlines on the SPA and CMA platforms, will be able to enjoy an exceptional navigation experience powered by TomTom’s complete suite of components, both embedded and cloud based.

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Lenovo Tech World promises innovation and emerging technologies

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

We're two days away from what is expected to be a monumental Lenovo Tech World launch event in San Francisco. Not only are we expected to see the latest devices and technologies from Lenovo, we are also expecting to see a plethora of announcements around Moto, Project Tango as well as AI and VR technologies.

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HTC Vive now shipping, new demo locations announced

HTC's Vive VR can now be purchased through www.vive.com in 24 countries, shipping within 2-3 business days of purchase. In addition to online availability from HTC, individuals can now buy the Vive virtual reality system in 51 Microsoft Stores,  40 GameStop outlets and 10 Micro Center locations. Pre-orders placed through these retailers will be fulfilled beginning this week. 

Vive will also be demoed in 100 retail locations throughout North America. In addition to current retail demo locations, Microsoft Stores will expand from 29 to 51 locations, GameStop will increase demo locations from 10 to 40, and Micro Center will add 5 more locations for a total of 10. The demonstrations are open to the general public to experience room-scale virtual reality first-hand with the variety of content available on Steam^¢ē.  The full list of participating locations is available at www.vive.com. Check here to see my intial impressions of the HTC Vive.

Sony Mobile launches four news Xperia X smartphone models in Canada

Sony Mobile announced the availability of its latest smartphone lineup coming to Canada. The Xperia X Series is available starting June 23 at multiple carriers including Bell, Rogers, Virgin Mobile Canada, WIND Mobile, and Videotron. The four models announced earlier and Mobile World Congress this year are coming to Canada.

“Sony Mobile is passionate about creating the most intelligent and unique experiences for our users, bringing best-in-class technologies to help amplify the activities they love doing every day. Xperia X series is designed to let you interact with the world around you in exciting ways, making lives more enjoyable and delivering new intelligence that sets it apart,” said Kunihiko Shiomi, President of Sony Mobile Communications, North America

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