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, ...

Just like every other app in 2026, Google Maps is jumping on the AI bandwagon and injecting it into its software to improve ...

Despite being announced last year, Glanceable directions seemed to have fallen off the radar. But now, this game-changing feature is making its debut, bringing essential navigation details like ...

Following the announcement in late February at MWC 2024 and the March Pixel Feature Drop, Google Maps for Wear OS is more widely rolling out public transit directions. Once available, searching for a ...

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 ...

What's changing?: Google is rolling out AI-powered navigation, immersive maps, and live lane guidance for select vehicles, plus a refreshed Android Auto design. Why it matters: These updates promise ...

Do you often use Google Maps to get directions but find it tedious to enter the same addresses every time? Or do you want to plan your trips ahead and save multiple routes for different destinations?

Ahead of the holiday season, Google Maps is adding shared lists that let people vote on places, as well as filters for transit directions. When getting transit directions, Google Maps now lets you ...

People who travel often, whether around the world or within their own country, should use Google Maps in more ways than one. For example, it is a good idea to learn how to save a Route on Google Maps ...

Google Maps vs. Waze: I've driven with the two best navigation apps, and one is much better ...

Google Maps vs. Apple Maps: I compared two of the best navigation apps - here's my pick ...

As an Android smartphone owner and Android Auto user, I rely on Google Maps for my daily commute. I hate driving in traffic, and as my luck would have it, my hometown is among the most congested on ...