Why I stopped relying on Google Maps in Android Auto — and the app I use now

It’s an online-first app that depends on constant data to update traffic and points of interest. That dependency becomes a ...

If you're only using Google Maps for driving directions, you're missing out on its best features

“It’s not the accent ― it’s the cheerful assumption that English will always do the job. Most locals do speak it, but trying ...
Hagerty

Maps, Ladies, and Messerschmitts

There is an old joke about a tourist getting lost on the way to Dublin, who stops to ask a local farmer the way. The Farmer replies, “Well if it’s Dublin you want sir, if I were you, I wouldn’t start ...
Daily Mail

Google Maps blunder turns tiny village into shortcut route, causing it to be 'bombarded' by lorries that are damaging people's Grade II-listed homes

Villagers have been 'bombarded' with lorries after a Google Maps blunder turned their slice of countryside into a 'shortcut'. Historic bridges, walls, Grade II homes and even cars in Lulligton have ...
thecooldown

Google Maps launches incredible feature to help solve frustrating EV driving issue: 'Clearly a step in the right direction'

If you own an electric vehicle, you may already love the convenience of charging at home. However, when you're on the road, that's not always possible. Fortunately, Google and Electrify America have ...
WROC-TV

Waymo showcases self-driving cars in Geneva as NY weighs legalization

GENEVA, N.Y. (WROC) — You may have noticed them around the region lately: cars driving with large cameras or gears on the roof, but not the Google Maps ones. These are self-driving autonomous cars.
Men's Journal

Google Maps Wants To Talk: How Gemini AI Will Improve Driving With Google

Google leans further into Gemini AI integration with its latest Maps update. Google Maps now includes Gemini AI for more natural, conversational navigation assistance. Users can ask complex, follow-up ...
gadgets360

Google Maps Gets New Features in India: Conversational Driving Experience, Proactive Traffic Alerts and More

Google Maps Gets New Features in India: Conversational Driving Experience, Proactive Traffic Alerts and More Google Maps has introduced 10 new features in India across AI assistance, improved traffic ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Saga of Chinese Trucking Firm Exposes US National Security Gaps

It was Chinese tech mogul Charles Chao’s last supper with the US leaders of the self-driving truck startup he helped take public at an $8.5 billion valuation a year earlier. Red wine was flowing ...
CNET

Google Maps Is Getting More Hands-Free for When You're Driving

Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is changing daily life and how to make the most of it. This includes writing about consumer AI products and their real-world impact, from ...
Lifehacker

Google Maps Will Soon Let You Talk to Gemini While Driving

You'll soon be able to talk to Gemini while driving in Google Maps. The chatbot will be able to change your route for you on the fly, or answer questions. Directions will also now pull from landmark ...