Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...

For years, Google Maps has been the default platform. Still, its pricing structure has prompted many tech teams, from Seattle’s thriving startups to emerging hubs across the Pacific Northwest, to seek ...

There’s some good news for Google Maps users worldwide. Finally, the new glanceable directions feature has started rolling out to users across the globe after a long waiting period. Google developers ...

This month Google submitted yet another bid to receive higher-quality map data. This time the South Korean government has to navigate trickier terrain. As part of an investment deal agreed with ...

The Google Maps Platform is how third-parties can develop with Google Maps, and the company is now expanding its free usage limits. As of today, the platform is used by “over 10 million websites and ...

Chandraveer, a seasoned mechanical design engineer turned tech reporter and reviewer, brings more than three years of rich experience in consumer tech journalism to the table, having contributed to ...

Google is reportedly rolling out an "Ask about place" chip that leverages Gemini in the Maps app. When selecting a place and surfacing Gemini, users can tap this chip and write a query about it for ...

Google announced “glanceable directions” for Maps on Android and iOS last February, and a new setting called “Glanceable directions while navigating” is now available. With glanceable directions, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sasha Lekach covers electric vehicles and vehicle technology. As Google Maps approaches 20 years next year, it’s fitting that its ...