I tried this hidden Google Maps trick in Android Auto; now every drive feels smarter

Android Auto already does the basics well. It shows my route, plays my music, reads my messages, and keeps the phone out of ...

Google Maps Prepares to Place Restaurant Orders Instead of Just Guiding You

A Google Maps leak reveals that the app may soon use Gemini AI to place restaurant and takeout orders on your behalf.

Google kills Tenor GIF API, forcing changes at X, Discord, and more

Google is so famous for killing products that there’s a whole virtual graveyard you can explore. Google’s latest shutdown now ...
Forbes

Google Maps Update Now Sees Around Corners, As A Good Navigator Should

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Google Streetview car and oversized Google Maps pin parked in front of the Google Maps ...
GitHub

Google Maps Card for Home Assistant

NEW (v5.0.2): Map-based route info bar, clickable route polylines, fullscreen panel overlay, active shortcut highlighting, and theme-consistent button colors v5.0.0: Docked travel panel with real-time ...
Wired

How to Use Google Chrome’s New AI-Powered ‘Skills’

The premade Skills available through the Gemini sidebar in Chrome include ways to maximize protein in recipes or summarize YouTube videos. You can set up your own ...
9to5google

Google Maps wants to suggest review contributions using your photo library and Gemini

Google Maps is getting a simplified user contribution and review process in a few key areas, such as automatic photo suggestions based on your personal library and Gemini-powered captions for your ...
TechCrunch

Google Maps can now write captions for your photos using AI

Google is rolling out new features to make it easier for users to contribute local knowledge to Maps, the company announced on Tuesday. Most notably, Gemini can now create captions when users are ...
Techno-Science.net

What Is Google Maps Ask Maps? How to Use the Gemini AI Feature

Google Maps’ Ask Maps feature uses Google Gemini to turn navigation into a conversation, letting you ask detailed, personalized queries instead of basic searches. It analyzes reviews, photos, and ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...