When determining what’s the best route to your destination, there are more factors to consider than directions. Google Maps typically shows the user a variety of options based on time, cost, mode of ...

A new bug that's seemingly becoming more widespread following a recent update has Google Maps telling users that their active routes are faster without rerouting or suggesting alternate routes. One of ...

Google Maps is becoming more like Waze with the addition of incident reporting and everything, but it still has several exclusive features ...

This free trip-planning supplement helps you find all sorts of interesting stops along whatever route you’re taking.

Google Maps may be considering a change to its interface for adding stops to a route. Instead of seeing options on the map, you could choose them from a list, and also filter those results. The new ...

Thankfully, there’s now a Power Saving Mode in Google Maps. It allows you to activate a black-and-white, full-screen overlay on your always-on display. When enabled, lock your phone during navigation, ...

One of the most underrated ways Google Maps makes commuting less stressful is that it reroutes in real time. For instance, it ...

Driving an electric vehicle (EV) is a great step towards reducing your carbon footprint. But it's not a hassle-free experience. Longer journeys can become a problem if you don't have access to ...

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The two men reportedly hiked for days past crocodiles, snakes, and deadly spiders after their car got stuck on a muddy road. By Mack DeGeurin Published Feb 26, 2024 3:00 PM EST Get the Popular Science ...

Google’s new “wheelchair accessible” directions come with a disclaimer: “Use caution — wheelchair-accessible directions may not always reflect real-world conditions” (via Google Maps) Recently, Google ...