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Google Will Use AI to Help EV Owners Find Chargers

Tim April 17, 2024 5

Unlike a Shell or Chevron station, EV charging spots can sometimes be tricky to find. They can be situated in hotel parking lots in the sub basement of a garage or even tucked behind restaurants where you definitely wouldn't want to order the chicken strips....

Assistant Driving Mode in Google Maps is Shutting Down

Kellen February 1, 2024 6

Hey guys, Google is about to end another service that was sort-of a part of Google Assistant. I know, shocking. Google Assistant Driving Mode from within Google Maps will go away in February. Oh, we're in February! This feature will disappear this month,...

Google Maps Getting On-Device Timeline Saves, Ability to Scrub Whereabouts

Tim December 13, 2023 4

Google Maps is getting more timeline control, from on-device saves (and encrypted cloud saves), to the ability to scrub specific locations from your timeline should you potentially have something worth removing. As announced, Timeline will soon be created and...

Google Maps New Colors are Here and People Have Big Opinions

Kellen November 17, 2023 33

Earlier in the week, a friend and I were talking about how we were suddenly both seeing the new Google Maps colors that were announced back in October. Neither of us had much of a reaction, only noting that there was a change and things looked different. I...

Google Maps Now Has Immersive View for Routes, Updated Colors

Tim October 26, 2023 5

Last year at Google I/O, the Maps team introduced Immersive View. Using AI, Google created an explorable digital model of supported areas using billions of Street View and aerial images. The end result is pretty sweet, and now, Immersive View for Routes has...

Bard AI Gets Integrated Into Google Apps for Better or Worse

Tim September 19, 2023 5

I struggle with AI, folks. The main issue I have is, I can't seem to figure out how to use it to benefit my every day life. I can't ask it to write blogs for this site (I've tried and they're usually awful and nonsensical) and I don't need it to write code for...

Google Maps Lets You Customize Favorite Places With Emoji

Kellen September 6, 2023 2

Google Maps has rolled out a new feature that lets you customize your saved places in a fun new way. If you have some free time in your future, take a minute and add emoji as the icons to your favorite coffee shops, beer bars, and shopping spots. A short Tweet...

Google Maps Immersive View Available in New Cities, Glanceable Directions Coming This Month

Tim June 14, 2023 3

Google announced a few updates for Google Maps users this week, both on mobile and desktop platforms. For those waiting on glanceable directions, it's coming, I promise. Google first detailed this feature in February, allowing you to check your trip progress...