Google Maps just got its 'biggest update in over a decade' - it may change your driving for good

How Google Maps just changed how you navigate and drive - in two profound ways ...

Google Pixel 10 Pro 10 Fold Review

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is a godsend for those who need a bigger display and can afford the cost. But there are compromises all over the place, too, and their impact will depend on your ...
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3 Hidden Google Maps Features That Can Cut Your Gas Bill by Over 30%

If you already use Google Maps, a few quick settings changes can save you 30% on fuel costs. EV owners can also save energy ...

41 hidden Google Maps settings and features every power user should know

I open Google Maps almost every day to get from point A to point B, find a restaurant, or check traffic before even leaving the house. But that approach barely scratches the surfa ...

How to plan the ultimate road trip

I have more than 20 years of experience crafting world-class road trips all around the globe. Here's what you need to know ...
Android

Google Maps Update Requires Users to Sign in to View Photos and Read Reviews

Google Maps may now require users to sign in to view multiple photos and access reviews. Signed-out users reportedly see only one image per location. The change ...
Popular Science

3 pro tips for using Google Maps before you even start your trip

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Google Maps helps millions of people navigate the world. You can ...
CNET

YouTube Is Finally on the Apple Vision Pro. Can We Expect More Google Apps to Come?

I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, ...
Mashable

Google Maps adds Gemini to a major feature in new test

A new Gemini-powered AI upgrade is coming to an integral part of Google Maps. Credit: Mateusz Slodkowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Google looks to be adding AI to yet another popular ...
TechCrunch

Google Maps now lets you access Gemini while walking and cycling

Google announced on Thursday that Google Maps users can now access Gemini hands-free while walking and cycling. The update comes a few months after Google Maps rolled out its Gemini-powered hands-free ...
Search Engine Land

Some Google AI Overviews now use Gemini 3 Pro

Google now uses Gemini 3 Pro to generate some AI Overviews in Search. For more complex queries, Google relies on Gemini 3 Pro to power those overviews. The SEO toolkit you know, plus the AI visibility ...
Lifehacker

10 Hacks Every Google Maps User Should Know

Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features. Google Maps is the only navigation service I ...