The company plans to launch software called Latitude on Wednesday that lets mobile phone users share their location with close contacts. Google hopes it will help people find each ...

A global game reveals that our idea of the size of continents is more accurate than classic maps and their distortions ...

Africa is on a fierce campaign that, if successful, will see the Mercator map replaced with the Equal Earth map on web-based ...

Because of shifting storms and sweltering summers, Iran’s capital faces a future “Day Zero” when the taps run dry.

Alex Roddie takes a look at seven of the best hiking apps to help you find your way in the mountains as an additional ...

In an advance that could mark a turning point in the understanding of the universe, a research team from the University of ...

Following the big Gemini updates earlier this month, Google Maps is adding a handful of new features, like review nicknames.

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 ...

Google Maps adds AI-powered tips, social recommendations, reviewer privacy tools, and EV charger predictions to help travelers navigate the holiday rush.

The decision marks the latest development in a battle between Republican and Democratic states that seek partisan advantage ...

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 ...