CHARLESTON — In a long-past era of folded paper maps and printed turn-by-turn directions, Google Maps has become the undisputed king of smartphone navigation. But as the Lowcountry continues to grow — ...

For the last two years, the fundamental unit of generative AI development has been the "completion." You send a text prompt to a model, it sends text back, and the transaction ends. If you want to ...

Users can now post reviews with a custom display name and profile picture instead of their real Google Account identity. The setting applies across all public contributions in Google Maps and Search ...

Why it matters? Here’s a breakdown of the new features in Maps and how they work for you: Apple plans to turn Siri into a full AI chatbot to take on ChatGPT and Gemini A new AI-powered Siri is ...

Following the big Gemini updates earlier this month, Google Maps is adding a handful of new features, like review nicknames. The AI updates continue with a prominent Gemini-powered “Know before you go ...

Electric vehicle owners can now view real-time charger availability for Tesla Superchargers in Google Maps. Google Maps shows how many chargers are at each location and how many are currently occupied ...

Google Maps is getting a Gemini-powered upgrade. Beyond being able to chat hands-free with Gemini within Maps and receive directions based on popular landmarks, users can now create custom, ...

Google Maps is adding new AI features, including a builder agent and an MCP server — a tool that connects AI assistants to Google Maps’ technical documentation — to help developers and users create ...

The big picture: Following a multi-billion-dollar deal with Apple to integrate Gemini into Siri, Google has announced plans to bring its AI assistant to Google Maps by the end of the year. The company ...

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Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is changing daily life and how to make the most of it. This includes writing about consumer AI products and their real-world impact, from ...

The Maps app is gaining live lane guidance in cars with Google built-in. This feature uses AI to analyze lane markings and road signs captured by the car’s front-facing camera to tailor directions ...