Google outlines risks of exposing its search index, rankings, and live results

Elizabeth Reid’s affidavit warns that court-ordered data sharing would expose Google's IP, invite spam abuse, and put user ...
ZDNet

Google Maps just got its biggest upgrade in years, and it changes how you navigate (for the better)

Gemini now has more visual search results from Maps. Previously, results were mostly text. Results now include photos, review highlights, and more. If you use Gemini to help find restaurants, coffee ...
Android Police

Google Maps introduced one of its handiest features yet but it's not on Android

Chandra Steele has been writing about tech for the entirety of her journalism career. She loves making tough topics easy to understand. Before joining Android Police, Chandra was senior features ...
Android Authority

Google Maps' Pixel 10-exclusive power saving mode is now rolling out widely

Google Maps is now getting the new Power Saving Mode announced in the November Pixel Drop. The low-power navigation mode is exclusive to the Pixel 10 series. It tackles display-induced battery drain ...
TechRepublic

Gemini Comes to Google Maps With Insider Tips, Social Lists, and EV Tools

Gemini Comes to Google Maps With Insider Tips, Social Lists, and EV Tools Your email has been sent Google Maps adds AI-powered tips, social recommendations, reviewer privacy tools, and EV charger ...
The American Prospect

Texas Said the Wrong Magic Words When Rigging Their Maps

Texas state Sen. Pete Flores looks over a redrawn U.S. congressional map during debate over a bill in the Senate Chamber at the Texas Capitol in Austin, August 22, 2025. Credit: Eric Gay/AP Photo We ...
CNET

Google Maps Rolls Out New Features to Make Your Holiday Travel Smoother

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 ...
Android Authority

Google Maps is getting four new features that make it better than ever

Google Maps is introducing AI-driven “Know Before You Go” tips for listings and updating the Explore tab with Trending spots. Google Maps will soon also predict EV charger availability when you arrive ...
Droid Life

Google Maps Adds Gemini Insider Tips, EV Charger Predictions, More

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. New Google Maps features are always welcome around these parts, as I rarely leave the house without first ...
SlashGear

You're Missing Out If You Haven't Tried These Google Maps Tricks

Most people use Google Maps to take them where they want to go, but if you're limiting the times you open it to just directions, you're missing out on some of the app's most valuable features. Google ...
Cars

Google Maps Now Shows Real-Time Charger Availability for Tesla Superchargers, Electrify America Stations

Electric vehicle owners can now view real-time charger availability for Tesla Superchargers in Google Maps. Google Maps shows how many chargers are at each location and how many are currently occupied ...
Digital Trends

Google Maps is finally escaping its battery hog roots, but you must pay dearly for it

What’s happened? Google Maps just received a new Power Saving mode with the November 2025 Pixel Drop that reduces battery drain during navigation. However, most Android users won’t benefit from it, as ...