My Maps is a hugely powerful custom maps creation tool that Google has forgotten about. Here's how I use it to level up Google Maps.

Discover Reitti, an open-source, self-hosted location tracking app that offers a powerful alternative to Google Timeline.

Last month, Google quietly killed off Google Sky Maps. But there’s still another way to virtually explore most of the solar system a la Google Maps: it’s called Google Maps in Space. Google Maps in ...

The chances are you've streamed Benson Boone's Beautiful Things song more than once since the young pop star released his hit last year, whether you've actively searched for it or accidentally heard ...

Benson Boone is ready to take his music on the road and is showing fans the way to each stop. Google Maps has partnered with a 23-year-old pop star to create a driving avatar that guides users to ...

Parth, the digital nerd, dances between the realms of Android and iPhone like a tech-savvy tango. With a keyboard as his compass, he navigates the binary seas, uncovering hidden gems and unraveling ...

Fresh off major upgrades to its R1S SUV and R1T pickup, Rivian is now set to launch a software update of its onboard navigation system to include Google Maps data—both for the new vehicles it's ...

Specifically, there is still no easy way to transfer saved map data from one app to another. This ends up locking users into one mapping platform, which is good for the two tech giants involved, but ...

As homeowners invest in high-end locks, alarm systems and surveillance cameras to safeguard their properties, some law enforcement officials say there’s one overlooked measure that could help ward off ...

Those of you who use the Google Maps Timeline to keep track of past trips and directions may notice that your data has mysteriously vanished. Well, not so mysteriously. The fault lies with Google, and ...

Nick is a Features author who's been writing for fellow tech geeks since 2011. While he's mostly focused on phones, he's also thrilled by cameras and audio gear of all shapes and sizes. On weekends, ...

People in Mexico will still see the name Gulf of Mexico, with international users seeing both names, Google said. The change follows an executive order from President Trump. By Yan Zhuang Google has ...