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I was paid to write fake Google reviews – then my ‘bosses’ tried to scam me

Undercover reporter gets a taste of the sprawling fraud industry in which cryptocurrencies play a crucial role

The Guardian - UK

Apple Maps may soon copy one of Google Maps' more annoying features

Apple is planning to roll out sponsored listings in Maps across the U.S. and Canada.

Android Central

Apple could announce plans to bring ads to Apple Maps before the end of the month — and I hate that

Apple could bring ads to Apple Maps as early as this summer.

Tom’s Guide

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'My phone is about to die and I don’t want to buy anything' — I tested Google Maps’ Ask Maps AI and it actually helped

With Gemini now integrated into Google Maps, navigation becomes conversational and context-aware

TechRadar

My sense of direction is so bad that even Google Maps can't help — can this $5m local transit app do any better?

I've managed to get lost in my own house on multiple occasions. So Ride East Midlands really has its work cut out for it.

Tom’s Guide

City has roads named Tape Drive and Disk Drive from bygone HDD-making era — area was once home to the StorageTek empire

Tape Drive and Disk Drive rods in the Louisville/Broomfield area are a relic of the STK diskmaker's time in the city.

Tom’s Hardware

The Ford Mustang Mach-E Can Now Precondition Its Battery Via CarPlay

The feature was already available for Google Maps on Android Auto, but Apple iPhone users are now getting some love, too.

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I asked Google Maps to find the cheapest gas — this hidden feature nailed it

Gas prices near me were all over the place — so I used Google Maps to find the cheapest option. Here’s what actually saved me money.

Tom’s Guide

This Google Maps feature saves me 20 minutes every day, and you're probably ignoring it

Learn how checking Google Maps traffic before leaving prevents wasted time in avoidable congestion.

Tom’s Guide

Suspicious Footage Found In Mysterious Vanishing Of American Student In Spain, As Friend Recalls Last Moment

The student was seen partying with friends before exiting a club with an unidentified person. Friends raised the alarm when he failed to return to the Airbnb.

Bored Panda

Route 66: The ultimate guide to driving the American quintessential road trip

As Route 66 celebrates its centennial anniversary, US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill reveals how to get a taste of the ‘good old days’ along the 2,500-mile route from Chicago to Santa Monica

The Independent UK

This is the one city in America yet to be mapped by Google

The city’s streets are owned by its residents, meaning virtually the entire area is considered to be private property

The Independent UK

Gas prices are on the rise again — 4 tools for finding cheaper gas and saving money

The cost of gas is increasing again, but there are ways to save money on refuelling your car. Here are our tips and tricks.

Tom’s Guide

Google Maps Has A New Search Function For Oddly Specific Questions

Love it or hate it, AI has already infiltrated nearly every aspect of daily life—now it’s coming to your navigation app, too. Google is rolling out a new feature for Google Maps called "Ask Maps," which uses the company’s Gemini AI to answer more complex questions while you’re planning a…

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Google Maps Is Getting A Huge Update With Immersive 3D Maps And AI

The new “Immersive Navigation” mode is billed as the most significant update to driving directions in Maps in over a decade.

The Independent UK

Google maps set for major navigation redesign with more AI features

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Tom’s Guide

Google Maps just got 'biggest navigation upgrade in over a decade' — meet Ask Maps and Immersive Navigation

Google Maps is adding even more AI features, changing the way it interacts with you and how you navigate.

Android Central

'Immersive Navigation' in Google Maps is like opening a new app for the modern era of driving

Google Maps announced its largest update in a decade, as it completely reworks the driving experience with Immersive Navigation.

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The Independent UK

Google Maps is set for a huge overhaul. What will its two billion users think?

Gemini's recommendations will draw upon a vast database of over 300 million places and reviews

TechRadar

‘Our biggest navigation upgrade in over a decade’: Google Maps gets two massive Gemini-powered features that you’re going to use all the time

Google Maps is getting two major Gemini-powered upgrades, including a conversational travel assistant and a major upgrade to its driving navigation — here's what's new.

Tom’s Guide

Oil prices are spiking — here's how I used Google Maps to find cheap gas near me

With gas prices on the rise, here's a quick way to use Google Maps to save money filling your tank.

The Independent UK

Transgender Chili’s manager fired because ‘personal values and lifestyle did not align’ with chain’s, lawsuit says

Exclusive: Hudson Webber claims a store manager said another employee at a different location was being terminated ‘for the same reasons’

Bored Panda

15 Times Google Maps Cameras Helped Crack Unsolved Mysteries And Crimes

From finding missing loved ones, to catching criminals, Google Images has become an invaluable tool for law enforcement.

InsideEVs

The 2027 Chevy Bolt Is A Great Affordable EV. But It's Already Doomed

This is the affordable EV Americans need. But sadly, they don’t seem to want it, which is why it's already been scheduled for execution.

Creative Bloq

The new Google Maps logo is a gaping monstrosity

I have never seen anything so crass.

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