Android’s Find Hub now lets you switch up map views for easier device tracking

Google is rolling out an update for Android's Find Hub, which introduced a new option to switch map layers for additional ...

I left Google Maps behind for a free alternative that doesn't track me (or drain my phone battery)

CoMaps is community-driven, open-source, transparent, and the developers aren't concerned with making a profit. The app is fairly new (just hitting Google Play Store and the Apple App Store around ...

I recently discovered this hidden Google Maps feature, and now I use it every day

I'm glad I found it because the feature has now become an integral part of my daily navigation routine. It also made me ...
NBC News

North Carolina can use GOP-drawn congressional map designed to add another Republican House seat, court rules

A federal court in North Carolina is allowing the state to use a new Republican-drawn congressional map that would help the GOP pick up another seat in the House during next year's midterm elections.
New York Post

You can now add US passport info to your iPhone Apple wallet: How secure is it?

Just in time for the busy holiday travel season, iPhone users can now add their passport details to their Apple digital wallets. The company on Wednesday unveiled its new “Digital ID” system for users ...
TechCrunch

Google Maps releases new AI tools that let you create interactive projects

Google Maps is adding new AI features, including a builder agent and an MCP server — a tool that connects AI assistants to Google Maps’ technical documentation — to help developers and users create ...
CBS News

Can a debt collector add interest charges and fees to your unpaid debts?

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. The answer depends on a few key factors, and the rules around collection ...
Boston Herald

Robots on the commute: Google adding AI assistant to Maps app, and it will talk to you

Drivers navigating traffic on their morning commutes will be able to do much more than just find directions and the nearest gas station on Google Maps. In the coming weeks, Google will add its ...
Macworld

Apple Maps could be next in line to get an Apple Intelligence infusion

Since Apple Intelligence was announced in 2024, we’ve only seen the rollout of a few basic features, including Writing Tools and Genmoji, while more advanced features, such as the new Siri with deeper ...
ZDNet

You can chat with Google Maps now, thanks to this big AI upgrade - how it works

Google launched Gemini upgrades to Google Maps. You can use Talk to Google Maps to find your destination. You can use Lens to learn more about your current location. Gemini has been integrated across ...
Engadget

Apple is reportedly getting ready to introduce ads to its Maps app

Opening Apple's Maps app just for directions may look a little different in the near future. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to introduce ads to Maps as soon as next year.