Stepping away from Google Maps led me to some hidden-gem alternatives and also some dealbreakers. You may find my final choice surprising.

A capable map app will save you time (and your sanity), but which one is best at dodging all the holiday season traffic? I tested both, and there's a clear winner.

As I pull out of the home-improvement big box store — a simulacrum of Iowa City’s Menards called “Shop Town” — I think to ...

At its core, the Porsche Driving Experience is about accessibility and engagement. It is more than just sitting in the driver ...

Google Maps on iOS quietly gained a new feature recently that automatically recognizes where you've parked your vehicle and saves the location for you. Announced on LinkedIn by Rio Akasaka, Google ...

Driving long distances without frequent recharges can test the limits of your smartphone’s battery, even with power-saving measures turned on. To help stretch your phone’s mileage, Google Maps has ...

Dublin, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "HD Maps for Autonomous Driving Market by Service Type (Mapping & Localization, Update & Maintenance), Vehicle Type (PC & CV), Solution Type (Embedded & ...

Google is giving Maps a serious AI upgrade. The company has started integrating its Gemini assistant directly into the app, introducing hands-free voice controls that make navigation smarter and safer ...

Google leans further into Gemini AI integration with its latest Maps update. Google Maps now includes Gemini AI for more natural, conversational navigation assistance. Users can ask complex, follow-up ...

Google Maps in India: Unveiling 10 New Features and India-first Customisations By Google Maps – AI-driven Conversation mode, Proactive Traffic Alerts, India-First Ride Customisation, Metro Ticketing ...

Life without Google Maps would be unthinkable, especially for urban commuters and explorers. While the present-day navigation is all about suggesting the correct directions to follow, Google’s ...

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 ...