40+ hidden Google Maps settings that every user should be taking advantage of

40+ hidden Google Maps settings that every user should be taking advantage of ...

I ignored this Google Maps feature for years, and now I use it every morning

My morning commute follows the same route almost every day, so I never thought I needed Google Maps to guide me. I assumed I already knew that fastest way and only opened the app when traffic looked ...
AppleInsider

Pretty trees and Local Lists: Apple Maps gets a big upgrade in iOS 27

The updates to Apple Maps in iOS 27 will use the wisdom of crowds to recommend restaurants, while AI helps Flyover look even better. Here's what's changing soon. Pretty much the unsung hero of ...
InfoWorld

Google brings local AI agents to laptops with Gemma 4 12B

Google has released new tools that allow developers to run agentic AI workflows locally using Gemma 4 12B, a 12-billion-parameter model from Google DeepMind. In a blog post, the company said the model ...
AOL

MAPS program connects top students with the community

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — The MAPS program introduces another batch of outstanding students to the community. MAPS stands for the Mentoring and Providing Scholarships program. Carla Campbell, who ...
People

32 Million 'Good Mosquitoes' May Be Released in 2 States as Part of Google's Debug Program Following Confirmed West Nile Virus Report

The program seeks approval to release millions of non-biting male mosquitoes to reduce the spread of diseases Getty West Nile virus was detected in Riverside County, Calif., during routine mosquito ...
The Hill

Google wants to release up to 32 million ‘good’ mosquitoes in California and Florida

The little-known program aims to “stop bad bugs with good bugs” by releasing millions of sterile mosquitoes to eliminate those that carry disease. Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal in the world, ...
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 ...
MLive

Google gets local taxes cut in half at major Michigan data center project

WAYNE COUNTY, MI - Tech giant Google is slated to have its local property taxes slashed in half on a multibillion-dollar data center project being developed in Wayne County. Elected leaders in Van ...
Road to VR

Google Announces New Android XR Developer Program with AR Glasses Dev Kits

Google today announced at its I/O developer conference that it’s launching a new Android XR developer program, which will include XREAL’s upcoming AR glasses. Called the ‘Android XR Developer Catalyst ...
CBS News

Google announces new LaGrange data center, partnership with local organizations

Google has announced plans to build a new data center in LaGrange, Georgia, making it the second Google data center to come to the state. Currently, Georgia has over 200 data centers, primarily in the ...