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Rivian Switches to Navigation System Powered by Google Maps

Kellen July 15, 2025 2

Owners of Rivian vehicles are being treated to what could be a pretty major upgrade this week. In an announcement with Google, Rivian is introducing a new navigation experience that is powered by Google Maps. Rivian Navigation with Google Maps: Specifically,...

Google Maps to Look More Customized to Cars with Google Built-in, Starting With Polestar

Kellen June 3, 2025 2

We hope this is the start of something bigger and with more car brands, but for now, the Google Maps experience on Polestar cars will look a touch more custom. Google and Polestar announced this week that they worked together on a customized Google Maps design...

Google Maps and Gemini are Ready to Start Using Your Screenshots

Kellen May 7, 2025 3

Google really wants you to take screenshots of stuff. It's obvious that they have found ways to use those images and pull lots of info from them using AI, so they keep suggesting different places for you to try and take advantage. In today's example, Google...

Use Google’s Latest AI Features to Plan Your Next Vacation

Tim March 27, 2025 2

Google announced a variety of features and tools this week, all aimed at planning your next trip. They range from AI-powered to good old fashioned hotel price tracking, but let this all be a sign that it's time you got away for a bit. Pictured above is one of...

US Decides to Change the “Gulf of Mexico” to the “Gulf of America” and Google Maps Will Reflect That

Kellen February 11, 2025 115

Google has rolled out a wording change in Google Maps that switches the "Gulf of Mexico" to "Gulf of America." They previously confirmed they would reflect this update to the name as a part of an executive order from the current President of the United States....

Google Maps is Getting a Ton of New Features From Gemini to Navigation

Kellen October 31, 2024 2

Google Maps had itself a day today, with the introduction of several big improvements as well as the addition Google's Gemini. In total, there are at least 6 new features coming to Google Maps, many of which will begin rollout as early as today. Here's a quick...

Google Maps Gets Easier Incident Reporting, Camera Alerts for Waze

Tim July 31, 2024 7

Google announced changes coming to Maps and Waze users soon. For Google Maps, users will soon have an easier time reporting incidents, such as lane closures or the presence of law enforcement. As you can see in the awesome gif below, you'll find the report...

Google Will Use AI to Help EV Owners Find Chargers

Tim April 17, 2024 7

Unlike a Shell or Chevron station, EV charging spots can sometimes be tricky to find. They can be situated in hotel parking lots in the sub basement of a garage or even tucked behind restaurants where you definitely wouldn't want to order the chicken strips....