Google Maps is the premier option for finding real-world directions online, but it's more than just an atlas. These features ...

Alan is a technology author based in Nova Scotia, Canada. A computer enthusiast since his youth, Alan stays current on what is new and what is next. With over 30 years of experience in computer, video ...

I seldom use Google Maps to actually get directions, but I open the app almost every day for other reasons that might not be so obvious. Truth is, Google Maps is useful for a lot more than just ...

That "Avoid Highways" route option can really cut down on annoying construction zones because that’s where construction ...

Google is integrating its Gemini AI assistant into the Maps application. This will allow drivers to use AI to improve their ...

Google is finally adding a new feature to Maps that it announced a full year ago. "Glanceable directions" is now rolling out to iOS and Android devices, and should offer a useful and convenient way to ...

The navigation app is getting better at providing transit directions. And it’s becoming more like a social platform. The navigation app is getting better at providing transit directions. And it’s ...

Google Maps is an invaluable tool, whether you're on foot, driving a car, or taking public transportation. And now, for cars ...

Through vast cross-country stretches or tight city streets, Google Maps and Waze guide you where you need to go—but which one is the top map app? I put them head-to-head to find out.

Editor’s Note: The following article is reprinted from the Today @ PC World blog at PCWorld.com. Google this week launched bicycle directions for Google Maps making it easier for cyclists to plan ...