Google Maps update helps visitors navigate Rio just in time for Olympics
Just a couple days after Google-owned Waze announced updates in anticipation of the Olympic Games, Google Maps has unveiled improvements of its own.
Google's latest app uses Maps to let you traverse the Himalayas as Verne the Yeti
Google has released a new educational app called Verne: The Himalayas. The app lets you explore the mountain range as Verne, a fuzzy Yeti.
Uber drops $500 million to make its own maps
Uber is investing heavily in making its own maps so that it doesn't have to use Google Maps any longer, among other reasons.
Google's new and improved Maps does away with the clutter to make finding places easier
Google is rolling out an update to Maps that makes it easier to spot areas of interest. Other new features include a Wi-Fi mode and transit notifications.
Google is crowdsourcing information to help make Maps more accurate
Google wants you! Why? To help edit all the information on Maps, of course. The company has announced new features aimed at making maps more accurate.
Google Maps for Android finally lets you set multiple destinations
Google Maps for desktop has long let you set multiple destinations for your trip, however that feature is now finally rolling out to Android.
Irony much? Airbnb sues California over law it helped create
Airbnb, already under fire from hoteliers and local governments, has sued the state of California over a law it help create and pass.
Google wants you to help it build more accurate Maps
Google's Maps team apparently has its work cut out checking user-submitted information. A recently spotted change to the Maps app shows it calling on its vast army of users to help it verify suggested edits in an effort to ensure the accuracy of its data.
You could be about to see lots and lots of ads on Google Maps
Ads. That's what Google's all about. So don't be surprised if you start seeing lots of "promoted pins" on Google Maps soon. The web giant is about to start testing the feature, which'll see many of those familiar red pins replaced by company logos.
Philly cops disguised a surveillance vehicle as a Google Street View car
It may have seemed like a good idea at the time, but whoever decided to use a Google Maps decal in a bid to disguise one of Philadelphia police's license plate surveillance cars has been found out – hardly surprising considering the rather poor effort.
Google lets you explore Rio Olympic venues with ‘enhanced’ maps
Whether you're heading to the Rio Olympics in person or just curious to find out more about the event, Google Maps is now offering enhanced maps for 25 of the indoor venues and 12 outdoor venues in and around Rio de Janeiro.
10 Google Maps tips and tricks to get you from point A to B, or even add a C
Here are 10 of our favorite Google Maps tips and tricks, from adding pit stops to road trips, to the one-handed nav trick you won't believe you didn't know.
Google Maps gives you a virtual tour of Bruce Wayne’s mansion (and Batcave)
Whether you’ve seen 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' or not, you can take a virtual tour through Bruce Wayne’s mansion and Batcave on Google Maps.
Mapstr finally adds directions to its app
Mapstr has gotten even better, as it's finally added directions (or really, a map) to its functionality.
Oops! Google Maps error leads to wrong house being demolished
Google Maps has been blamed by a Texas-based demolition firm for directing it to the wrong building for a recent job. But here's the worst part – it was only after the home had been torn down that the mistake was discovered.
Google Maps gets more ride-sharing options, though it depends where you are
Google Maps for iOS now includes the same ride-sharing tab that landed for Android users last week. It means riders in the UK, for example, can now quickly compare estimated fares for several services, including Uber, Gett, and Hailo.
Google Maps lets you change your home and work icons
The latest Google Maps update lets you change your home and work icons into various different images, like a dragon or a castle.
Street View offers sofa-based safari through South Africa’s Kruger National Park
Going on a safari sounds great but the cost of international travel to far corners of the globe can be prohibitive for many. So how about diving into Street View, which has just posted new panoramic imagery snapped inside South Africa's Kruger National Park.
3D Touch and convenient live detour feature added to Google Maps on the iPhone
Google has updated the iOS version of Google Maps, adding the convenient detour feature launched on Android last year, along with support for 3D Touch shortcuts on the latest iPhone models.
Artist’s collection of bizarre Street View glitches might actually spook you out
A guy without a head taking a selfie. A man with an arm coming out of his face. A two-headed dog. These are just a few of the eerie images found on Street View by artist Kyle Williams, who noticed how image-stitching software sometimes creates weird results.
Apple Maps vans working overtime to ‘improve Apple Maps’
Apple is planning improvements for its Maps app, and has been putting its fleet of data-collecting vans on the street at all hours.
Apple Maps might finally get the one Google feature everyone has been waiting for
Hints on Apple's website might indicate that the company is working on bringing Street View capabilities to its Maps app.
Google Maps for iOS just got even better
Apple users, your long wait is finally over. You too now have access to offline navigation courtesy of Google Maps,
Apple mapping out successful strategy for Apple Maps
In 2012, Apple Maps was the laughingstock of the tech world, but three years on most of the issues have been fixed, and users are returning.Â
No Wi-Fi? No problem for Google Maps, which just introduced offline search
Google just introduced offline navigation and search, and it may be the best thing since sliced bread.
Google Maps adds spoken traffic alerts on iOS
In the newest update to the iOS app, Google Maps will now read out traffic alerts, giving you a summary of the traffic ahead and what to expect.
Google Maps companion app arrives for Apple Watch
If you're an Apple Watch owner who's still reluctant to use Apple Maps, you'll be pleased to know that on Tuesday Google rolled out a companion app for its own mobile mapping software.
Ricoh’s new Theta enhances resolution of 360-degree images and videos
Ricoh has unveiled its third-generation 360 spherical camera, the Theta S. It uses the same simple-to-operate design as the previous model (which will remain available), but has enhanced specs, particular in resolution and video capture. These upgrades, plus wider support for 360 content, could push the Theta brand into the mainstream. The camera goes on […]
Google Map Maker relaunches in U.S. complete with anti-prank safeguards
Google's Map Maker tool for improving Maps was taken offline earlier this year following the infamous "peeing Android" incident. On Tuesday the Web company relaunched the editing tool, complete with anti-prank safeguards.
Google patents a system for cars that maps potholes
Google has patented a system for cars capable of automatically detecting potholes in roads. It relies on a combination of GPS and motion sensors.
Google Project Sunroof shows how much solar juice is on your roof, no math needed
Enter in your address, and Google's Project Sunroof will calculate how much usable solar energy your house could generate if it were equipped with X number of solar panels.
New York City to Google: Reduce the number of left turns in Maps navigation directions
Members of the New York City Council have written a letter to Google requesting fewer left turns in Google Maps navigation directions.
Newest Google Maps addition: Every grade-level railroad crossing in the U.S.
The Federal Railroad Agency has partnered with Google to bring all U.S. grade-level railroad crossings to Google Maps.
Afraid of heights? Explore Yosemite’s El Capitan from your couch with Street View
Google's latest mapping project involves a lot of verticality. A team shot images from Yosemite's El Capitan rock face.
Explore the other 70 percent of the Earth’s surface with Google Ocean Street View
Take a virtual vacation with Google Ocean Street View, which allows users to explore the 70 percent of Earth's surface that's hidden from view.
Google Maps and YouTube will work offline for people in developing countries
Google has announced it's working hard on an offline feature for Google Maps, but rather than a simplified version, it will contain many of the major features, including turn-by-turn navigation -- all without a data connection.
Google executive vows to do better after racists results appear in Google Maps
Following the PR nightmare of the racist Google Maps search for "n---- house" that landed users at the White House, Google has issued an official apology.
Google Maps in trouble over racist search that points to the White House
A number of Google Maps users were alarmed by the the disturbing discovery that searching the racial slur "n---- king" directed them to the White House.