North Oaks was the only city in the US unmapped by Google. Then a YouTuber flew his drone

Documentary YouTuber Chris Parr takes an irreverent approach to portraying unusual communities. The Minneapolitan has tandem skied the American Birkebeiner, tailed Chicago’s underground street racers ...

Gemini is Google Maps' new sheriff

When not working on a new story, he likes to hit the gym, play soccer (although he keeps calling it football for some ...

Google Maps: 7 Game-Changing Mods You Need to Try in 2026

Unlock the full potential of Google Maps with these 7 essential mods and hidden features. Your 2026 guide to the best Google ...

Hack of the day: Use plus code as a precise digital address

Traditional addresses often fail to pinpoint exact locations, leading to confusion. Google Maps Plus Codes offer a precise ...
Android Authority

This Google Maps update could change how you share your location

Google is testing a more efficient way to share your current location with others. With this change, a new button will reduce a step while sharing your location. Google is also testing changes to the ...
Hypebeast

Google Maps Introduces "Ask Maps" and Immersive Navigation Powered by Gemini

Google is officially rolling out its biggest navigation update in over a decade with the introduction of Ask Maps and Immersive Navigation Powered by Google’s Gemini models, the app now features a ...
MacRumors

Google Maps Adds Gemini AI-Powered 'Ask Maps' Feature and 3D Immersive Navigation

Google today added Gemini AI to Google Maps, enabling a new Ask Maps feature. Gemini in maps can answer complex, real-world questions that Google says "a map could never answer before." There is a new ...
Boston Herald

Google overhauls its Maps app, adding in more AI features to help people get around

Google Maps will depend more heavily on artificial intelligence to help people figure out where they want to go and the best way to get there as part of a major redesign unveiled on Thursday. The ...
Engadget

Google Maps brings a 3D map to your driving directions

In recent weeks, Google has been busy adding AI features to all of its most popular apps. Following Gmail and Chrome, Maps is now the latest service to get a Gemini makeover, with a redesign of the ...
The Verge

You can now ask Google Maps ‘complex, real-world questions’ — and Gemini will answer

‘Where’s the closest public bathroom that’s not completely disgusting’ is going to get asked a lot in my household. ‘Where’s the closest public bathroom that’s not completely disgusting’ is going to ...
CNBC

Google brings more AI to navigation with 'Ask Maps' feature that lets users ask complex questions

Google is launching a new chatbot feature called "Ask Maps" inside its popular maps app. The company is tapping its Gemini AI technology to answer complex navigation questions. Google is adding more ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Google Maps Offers Chat Search With ‘Ask Maps’ AI Feature

Alphabet Inc. is making one of the biggest changes to Google Maps in over a decade, with an “Ask Maps” feature that will allow users to interact with the product like a chatbot. That means Maps will ...