These dependable map apps help you avoid traffic jams and get you where you need to go with ease, but which should you ...

Google Maps' latest AI-powered tools go even further, offering itinerary suggestions, immersive destination views and smarter navigation -- making it easier to adapt when the holiday rush throws ...

Gemini now has more visual search results from Maps. Previously, results were mostly text. Results now include photos, review highlights, and more. If you use Gemini to help find restaurants, coffee ...

Google is discontinuing its "dark web report" security tool, stating that it wants to focus on other tools it believes are more helpful. Google's dark web report tool is a security feature that ...

Google Chat gets a new web address that is claimed to load faster and offer a more seamless experience. This does not change the Chat user interface, and bookmarks and links to the old URL will still ...

A screenshot of Google Disco, a new AI tool. Credit: Google Google is always introducing new experimental AI tools, like that time it tried out AI-generated podcasts in Google Search results. Another ...

After a hiatus, ski resorts have returned to Google Maps. The feature, which first disappeared in October 2024, includes trails, lodges, and ski lifts, pairing Google’s vast mapping data with the ...

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Google Maps now lets users leave business reviews under a custom nickname instead of their real name. The setting is rolling out globally. Users can now post reviews with a custom display name and ...

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Following the big Gemini updates earlier this month, Google Maps is adding a handful of new features, like review nicknames. The AI updates continue with a prominent Gemini-powered “Know before you go ...

Google Maps is introducing AI-driven “Know Before You Go” tips for listings and updating the Explore tab with Trending spots. Google Maps will soon also predict EV charger availability when you arrive ...