Google Maps actually defaults to the slowest route now — here's how to fix it

Google Maps now defaults to fuel-efficient routes that can be slower. Disable this setting to get fastest navigation.

Google Ads / Merchant Center Customer Match Uploaded Via Merchant API

We knew this was coming, Google Ads now allows you to upload your customer loyalty data, i.e. Customer Match data, via the ...
TalkAndroid

Android Auto’s most annoying Google Maps flaw is finally fixed—drivers celebrate streamlined navigation

For years, whenever an alert for an accident or radar appeared on Android Auto, users felt Google Maps was undermining its ...

Google Maps Drivers’ NJ Wage and Hour Case Shows Evolving Misclassification Claims

The case stems from Teaneck-based Cognizant’s contract with Google to update Google Maps. Cognizant, in turn, relies on ...

Google Maps Drivers’ Wage and Hour Case Shows Evolving Misclassification Claims

The case stems from Cognizant’s contract with Google to update Google Maps. Cognizant, in turn, relies on staffing company ...
Forbes

Google Maps Update Now Sees Around Corners, As A Good Navigator Should

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Google Streetview car and oversized Google Maps pin parked in front of the Google Maps ...
Search Engine Roundtable

Google Search Autocomplete With AI Overview Search Icon

Google is testing showing a new icon in the autocomplete search suggestions, as you type your search. The icon has a magnifying glass with the Gemini logo on it. It suggests a longer query, a prompt, ...
GitHub

Google Maps Card for Home Assistant

NEW (v5.0.2): Map-based route info bar, clickable route polylines, fullscreen panel overlay, active shortcut highlighting, and theme-consistent button colors v5.0.0: Docked travel panel with real-time ...
New York Post

California homeowners’ ingenious hack beats Google Maps every time as drone footage goes viral

Fed up with bumbling delivery drivers and Google Maps fails, one California homeowner took matters into the sky. A Central California man has gone viral after using a fleet of drones to literally ...
Android Police

Why I stopped relying on Google Maps in Android Auto — and the app I use instead

I’ve come to realize that convenience often carries a healthy dose of mediocrity, and Google Maps might be the undisputed king of it. Google Maps is what I’d call good enough software. It’s definitely ...
Hosted on MSN

How Google autocomplete predicts you

In this video, we explore how Google Autocomplete works and its purpose. We discuss the mechanics behind Autocomplete, including trending topics, overall popularity, search history, and the influence ...
Bleeping Computer

Google now allows you to change your @gmail.com address

Google is rolling out a new feature that allows users in the U.S. to change their @gmail address or create a new alias. This feature was first spotted in October 2025 and showed up on some Google ...