I tested the new Google Maps power saving mode over 200 miles; here's what you need to know

Thankfully, there’s now a Power Saving Mode in Google Maps. It allows you to activate a black-and-white, full-screen overlay on your always-on display. When enabled, lock your phone during navigation, ...

We use Telegram for road trip coordination because Google Maps is missing this essential feature

Google Maps is one of the best navigation apps. It is preinstalled on most Android phones and is usually the first app I open ...
MacRumors

Google Maps Quietly Added This Long-Overdue Feature for Drivers

Google Maps on iOS quietly gained a new feature recently that automatically recognizes where you've parked your vehicle and saves the location for you. Announced on LinkedIn by Rio Akasaka, Google ...
Inc

Google Is Coming for Nvidia’s Crown in the AI Race

Want more stock market and economic analysis from Phil Rosen directly in your inbox? Subscribe to Opening Bell Daily’s newsletter. The market is acting like Google is coming for Nvidia. Alphabet’s ...
Forbes

Do's And Don'ts For Getting Google Reviews For Local Businesses

Landon Murie is the CEO of Goodjuju Marketing, helping home service businesses with local SEO, stunning websites, and boosting close rates. How many Google reviews does your local business have? Does ...
Ars Technica

Google says new cloud-based “Private AI Compute” is just as secure as local processing

Google’s current mission is to weave generative AI into as many products as it can, getting everyone accustomed to, and maybe even dependent on, working with confabulatory robots. That means it needs ...
ExtremeTech

Google Maps Now Offers Directions Based on Popular Landmarks

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Men's Journal

Google Maps Wants To Talk: How Gemini AI Will Improve Driving With Google

Google leans further into Gemini AI integration with its latest Maps update. Google Maps now includes Gemini AI for more natural, conversational navigation assistance. Users can ask complex, follow-up ...
The Hill

Google Maps introduces new features supported by Gemini AI

Major artificial intelligence (AI) enhancements are coming to Google Maps, the company announced Wednesday. In a blog post, Google shared that it’s “introducing the first hands-free, conversational ...
CNET

Google Maps Is Getting More Hands-Free for When You're Driving

Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is changing daily life and how to make the most of it. This includes writing about consumer AI products and their real-world impact, from ...
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 ...
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, ...