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Google Maps’ Latest Update Could be One of The Best Uses of Generative AI Yet

This is a chatbot we can get with.

ByJackson Chen
How to

How To Use Google Maps Immersive View To Vacation Plan Like a Pro

Google Maps’ newest feature lets you scout out restaurants and museums from the comfort of your couch.

ByHenri Robbins
How to

How To Plan an EV Road Trip With Google Maps' Charging Feature

Your EV’s built-in Google Maps app is designed to keep you charged.

ByHenri Robbins
Wow he really did it

Video shows artist creating "traffic jam" on Google Maps — using 99 cell phones

A performance artist was able to trick Google Maps into showing there was a traffic jam when there wasn't one.

ByThor Benson
Science

iOS 13: New iMessage Feature May Give Users Cause to Pivot From Google Maps

Could this be the comeback for Apple's loathed navigation app?

ByDanny Paez
Science

Google Maps Will Soon Have Chrome's Best Feature: Incognito Mode

Google taps a feature for discretion-seeking browsers as part of its privacy efforts.

ByJames Dennin
Science

Google Maps Snake Game Is the Best April Fools Gift — Here's How to Play

For so sssssimple a game, #GoogleMapSnake is incredibly entrancing. Er, "entranSSSSing."

ByMaddy Foley
Science

Archaeologists Are Using Google Maps to Protect Ancient Tombs From Raiders

Space-age satellites are watching over centuries-old artifacts.

ByMike Brown
Science

Why Google Maps May Actually Make You Worse at Following Directions

Getting from Point A to Point B.

ByJennifer M. Bernstein
Science

iOS 12 Just Brought Google Maps and Waze to Apple CarPlay: What to Know

Baidu is set to follow.

ByMike Brown
Culture

Allow These 15 Google Maps Images to Freak You Out While They Still Can

There's actually a good explanation for most of them.

ByJosie Rhodes Cook
Culture

Why Did Google Maps Use a Flat Earth Until Now?

No 3D glasses necessary for the cool, new globe view. 

ByKat Tenbarge
Culture

Google Responds After Woman Flashes Bare Breast on Maps

Maybe don't do this.

ByCatie Keck
Science

Google Maps 'Where's Waldo?': How to Become a Waldo Master in an Hour

Get ready to strain your eyes. 

ByOscar Gonzalez
Science

Google Maps Celebrates April Fools' Day With 'Where's Waldo?' Game

Not really a prank, but still fun.

ByOscar Gonzalez
Gaming

Wahoo! Google Maps is Turning into Mario Kart for Mario Day

Yes, there's a Mario Day.

ByKevin Litman-Navarro
Entertainment

Han Solo’s Millennium Falcon Is Still Hanging Out on Google Maps

You can probably go find it in real-life if you wanted to.

ByCorey Plante
Science

Discover Planets and Moons in Amazing Detail with New Google Maps Feature

Explore the craters of Venus and all the moons of Saturn.

ByPaige Leskin
Science

Why Google Maps Has Rainbows This Month: It's a Matter of Pride

A colorful way to help you get around town during Pride Month

ByNeel V. Patel
Culture

The 11 Wildest Hacks for Google Maps

Everybody's favorite cartographer can do more than you think.

ByGrace Lisa Scott
Science

How Google Maps Will Make Money on Your Restaurant Searches

Google's CEO Sundar Pichai has a plan to make money from maps.

ByMike Brown
Science

Google Maps Sets Major Announcement About Google Earth

Google has teased a big announcement and a "brand new experience."

ByMonica Hunter-Hart
Science

Skull Island Can't Exist Where Google Says It Does

What are they trying to hide?

ByJacqueline Ronson
Science

The 3 Best Transportation Apps -- That Aren't Google Maps

We tested 11. Here are 3 that are great.

ByDyani Sabin
Science

The 8 Best Apps for Directions that Aren't Google Maps

Get around your city in style.

ByMike Brown
Science

Google Maps Can Tell You How Utterly Horrible Parking's Gonna Be

ByDyani Sabin
Science

This Summer's Olympics Features New Tech for the Athletes, and Us

From the broadcasters to the competitors, everyone's getting new toys.

ByW. Harry Fortuna
Science

Faroe Islands Create "Sheep View" to Replace Google Maps

Tired of waiting for Google to notice them, the creative citizens of the Faroe Islands have taken matters into their own hands.

ByCatrina Dennis
Entertainment

How Well Does 'Pokemon Go' Work as a Google Maps Replacement? 

It gives you a new way to explore the city. 

ByWilliam Hoffman
Entertainment

Link From 'The Legend of Zelda' Will Be Your Guide on Google Maps

Link replaces boring peg on Google Maps' Street View function for five days. 

ByEthan Jacobs