German roads thrown into chaos after Google Maps mislabels highways as closed
Terrorism, hackers, natural disaster? No, just a Google Maps glitch
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Mexico sues Google for renaming Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America
Mexico's president previouly threatened legal action
Mexico threatens lawsuit against Google over "Gulf of America" name on Google Maps
Mexico's president suggested North America be renamed América Mexicana
Google Maps renames Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America following Trump's executive order
Only for US users, though
Google Street View shot of man allegedly stuffing body into car helps police solve case
A routine map update turns grim witness
Google rolls out Gemini AI features across Maps, Earth, and Waze
Enhanced with conversational queries and more detailed insights
Apple Maps is now available on the web
Beta available on Safari, Chrome and Edge, with more features coming later
Users challenge distracting Google Maps pop-up ads that suggest "quick detours"
The good old days: When I was a young whipper-snapper driving off into unfamiliar territory, I had to buy a paper map. Yes, maps used to be printed on large sheets of folded paper that you could never refold. I would plan out my route in advance, and turn-by-turn directions were obtained by memorizing a list or by my navigator (aka wife, friend, brother) reading from my notes. Then, the internet ruined everything.
What Ever Happened to MapQuest?
Today, you can simply type the name of a destination and instantly get a map with turn-by-turn directions to get there. These advancements predated the smartphone, thanks to a service called MapQuest.
Over 170 million fake reviews were removed from Maps and Search thanks to Google's new algorithm
Google launched a lawsuit against a scammer last year
Google One nears 100 million subscribers as Google bets big on AI
At the tune of $15 billion annually from all subscription services
Google Maps is getting 3D building view feature in Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Immersive View enhancements to provide more informative directions
Google Maps update shields user location data from law enforcement requests
No access means Google can't respond to warrants
Google Maps error leads unsuspecting travelers into the middle of the Mojave desert
Thankfully, it ended well for everyone
Family sues Google after man dies driving off collapsed bridge following Maps directions
The bridge had collapsed nine years earlier
Big Tech coalition challenges Google and Apple's monopoly on maps
Overture Maps Foundation's first open map dataset is ready for developers
Google Street View celebrates 15 years of mapping the world
Google is testing a smaller Street View camera system
Google I/O 2022: The most interesting bits from Google's annual developer keynote
Lots of incoming Pixel hardware, plus enhancements to Google apps, AI and Android
Google Maps will soon display traffic lights, stop signs, and tolls
Improved navigation data on the way
US Justice Department is investigating two antitrust issues concerning Google Maps
Anticompetitive bundling and overly restrictive terms of service are under the microscope
Google Maps gets 'Area Busyness' feature to help users navigate during the holidays
Newly added tools also focus on improving grocery shopping and dining for US-based users
Google is letting regular users capture Street View images with their smartphones
No fancy 360-degree cameras needed
Google Maps is getting more detailed and more colorful
Google is making Maps even better
Happy birthday! Google Maps revolutionized navigation 15 years ago
Changing how we navigate the world
Artist uses 99 smartphones to create virtual traffic jams in Google Maps
With enough smartphones, you can manipulate Google Maps' real-time traffic data