Google beefs up navigation to help you avoid Memorial Day jams
Ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, Google's adding more detailed alternate routes and real-time traffic information.
Google Maps in trouble over racist search that points to the White House
A number of Google Maps users were alarmed by the the disturbing discovery that searching the racial slur "n---- king" directed them to the White House.
Brick Street View turns Google Maps into Lego
Put together by Swedish designer Einar Öberg, Brick Street View turns Google's Street View imagery into something much more blocky.
We know who put an Android peeing on an Apple in Google Maps
Some enterprising soul decided to put an Android on Google Maps in Pakistan, peeing on an Apple logo.
Google applies new 3D imagery to NYC, San Francisco maps
Using new cameras and algorithms, Google has rebuilt 3D images of buildings and landmarks in New York City and San Francisco, making them more realistic.
Once impenetrable, Google Maps scales walls of NYC’s Gramercy Park
Thanks to a smartphone, Google Maps, and Airbnb rental, one man was able to capture and shared a 360-degree panorama of Manhattan's private Gramercy Park.
Create custom, shareable Google Maps with new My Maps tool
Did you plan the most awesome vacation with Google Maps? Share it to the Google Maps Gallery with a newly enhanced feature, My Maps
Chinese Tesla Model S owners go without navigation due to Google incompatibility
The Tesla Model S is currently sold in China without working navigation, because Google Maps isn't supported there.
Walk this way: These ‘smart shoes’ vibrate to point you in the right direction
An Indian startup made a pair of Bluetooth smart shoes called Lechal that can give you directions via vibrations and track your activity levels.
Mansion Map shows you where the other half lives — and how they got there
The Mansion Maps interactive website lets users find out who owns mansions, how they got rich, and how much they've earned so far.
Redesigning Maps: Google details the app’s evolution
Google Maps has come a long way since it first debuted. Google designers detailed the transformation of the product at Google I/O 2014.
Needs directions: Apple Maps app is still a mess due to internal politics
Apple was expected to update the Maps app at WWDC 2014, but new reports hint that internal arguments may be to blame for the no-show.
Google adds 12 World Cup stadiums to Street View and Maps
Just in time for the start of the World Cup tournament in Brazil, Google has added Street View imagery and indoor maps of the 12 host stadiums.
Google Maps for iOS and Android adds Uber integration, lane guidance, and more
Today's mega update to Google Maps for iOS and Android brings with it Uber integration, lane guidance, and improved offline support, among other features.
Google rewards April Fools Pokémon Masters
Google will send a physical prize to Pokémon Masters that managed to catch 'em all in their April Fools Google Maps prank.
Now Google Street View lets you rewind time to the good old days (of 2007)
Google has added time travel to Street View. Well, virtually, that is. You can now look at past images for a particular location, as far back as 2007.
Google cracks CAPTCHA with an algorithm that’s 99.8 percent accurate
Google has created an algorithm that can break through CAPTCHA with 99.8 percent accuracy.
Retrace Jack Kerouac’s steps from ‘On The Road’ with Google Maps
Author Gregor Weichbrodt combed through Kerouac's most famous novel and transformed it into a set of directions with the help of Google Maps.
Google’s Maps Gallery maps out everything from minefields to congressional districts
Maps can be a great way to present and digest data. Apparently, Google agrees.
Google Maps update coming to desktops ‘over the coming weeks’
A significant Google Maps update will grace the desktops of many a user very soon, and comes with a new set of features.
Angry Birds creator claims no Internet devices may be safe from NSA
Insecure apps may be providing the NSA and GCHQ with a wealth of personal information about smartphone users.