Google Maps launches Ask Maps, a Gemini-powered conversational feature for local discovery in the U.S. and India, plus a navigation overhaul in the U.S.

Maps is getting curated recommendations while Search is adding generative AI itineraries and easier translation. Maps is getting curated recommendations while Search is adding generative AI itineraries and easier translation. is a news writer focused on ...

We've known for a while that Gemini is part of Google's long-term AI strategy, and sooner or later, the new assistant will be part of every product in the company's portfolio. For example, Android Auto is expected to receive Gemini integration by the end ...

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 latest updates revolve around the next era of Google ...

Google Maps may be considering a change to its interface for adding stops to a route. Instead of seeing options on the map, you could choose them from a list, and also filter those results. The new filters also appear to be in the works for Maps on Android ...