iOS 26’s Apple Maps feature can save you from traffic, here’s how to set it up

OS 26 gives Apple Maps a feature centered on your typical routes and patterns that might save you from unexpected traffic ...

California's Under-The-Radar Sonoma County Hamlet Is Gaining Popularity Thanks To Google Maps

Within California's Sonoma County, an under-the-radar town is experiencing more visitors than normal thanks to a Google Maps ...

Tesla’s Holiday Update Lets You Put Grok in Charge of Mapping Out Directions

The EV maker announced its 2025 Holiday update today on Elon Musk’s X, highlighting several new features coming soon to Tesla ...
PCMag

Before You Blur Your Home on Google Maps, Read This

Want more privacy? You can easily hide your house on Google Street View. Just know you won't be able to undo it later.

Waze vs. Google Maps: I compared the two best navigation apps, and there's a clear winner

ZDNET's key takeaways Waze is great for fast reroutes and real-time driver alerts.Google Maps has deep Gemini integeration ...
Richland Source

Local teachers earn Directions Cares for Classrooms grants

TOLEDO – Directions Credit Union has announced five north central Ohio educators as recipients of its Directions Cares for Classrooms grants for Fall 2025. Nearly $10,000 in grants was awarded to ...
ExtremeTech

Google Maps Now Offers Directions Based on Popular Landmarks

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The Verge

Google Maps taps Gemini AI to transform into an ‘all-knowing copilot’

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 ...
TechCrunch

Google Maps bakes in Gemini to improve navigation and hands-free use

Over the last year, Google has added multiple AI-powered features to Maps to improve discovery and enable users to ask questions about places. Now the company is upgrading the app with Gemini to let ...
CBS News

Maps show election results for NYC mayor, New Jersey and Virginia governor's races and California's Prop 50

Democrat Zohran Mamdani won the three-way race for New York City mayor, CBS News projects — defeating former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an independent, and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani, 34, is ...
Ars Technica

So long, Assistant—Gemini is taking over Google Maps

Google is in the process of purging Assistant across its products, and the next target is Google Maps. Starting today, Gemini will begin rolling out in Maps, powering new experiences for navigation, ...
Android Authority

Google Maps on cars will 'see' what lane you're in to give you better directions

The Maps app is gaining live lane guidance in cars with Google built-in. This feature uses AI to analyze lane markings and road signs captured by the car’s front-facing camera to tailor directions ...