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 ...

iPhone users face this choice every time they need directions: Stick with the pre-installed Apple Maps, or switch to Google Maps. A decade ago, the answer felt obvious, but today, it's not as clear.

A former schoolteacher armed with a radio and a force of Solomon Islander scouts became one of World War II's most legendary coastwatchers, killing more than 50 Japanese soldiers and providing ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. New Google Maps features are always welcome around these parts, as I rarely leave the house without first ...

The site of the future set of wharfs at Bina village, the Solomon Islands, as viewed from the sea. Credit: Anne-Marie Brady Under a brilliant blue sky in the tiny village of Bina, a local landowner ...

Google Maps is getting a Gemini-powered upgrade. Beyond being able to chat hands-free with Gemini within Maps and receive directions based on popular landmarks, users can now create custom, ...

Google Maps is adding new AI features, including a builder agent and an MCP server — a tool that connects AI assistants to Google Maps’ technical documentation — to help developers and users create ...

is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Google Maps is bringing ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Google plans to add its AI assistant Gemini into Google Maps so drivers can ask complex questions and complete ...

Millions of drivers use Google Maps for driving directions, but it can also save parking spots. Both Maps and Waze (a Google company) can store your car's location using satellite technology and help ...

Google Maps suffered an outage that left the mobile version of the service unable to fully load its map or provide directions. Over 4,000 reports were filed on Downdetector since the outage started, ...