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Google Maps actually defaults to the slowest route now — here's how to fix it
Google Maps now defaults to fuel-efficient routes that can be slower. Disable this setting to get fastest navigation.
This hidden Google Maps feature is a great way to learn about your local area — here's how it works
Google Maps has a hidden feature that lets you time travel using old Street View photos. Here's how it works
I used Gemini in Google Maps to pick my next pizza spot — and the top result totally surprised me
I used the “Ask Maps” Gemini feature in Google Maps to find the best pizza spots in NYC — the tourist-favorite spot it recommended tasted way better than I thought.
I could parent without AI — but I could also churn my own butter
I started using AI to manage parenting chaos — from homework help to family scheduling and toddler distractions, these are the 5 AI tools I now rely on every day as a mom of three.
7 easy ways to use AI to plan your entire 2026 road trip in minutes
These seven tips will help you plan your summer road trip with ease, thanks to the valuable ways they make great use of AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude.
I tried this new Google Maps feature for electric cars and it finally made me forget about range anxiety
Google Maps' new AI-powered battery predictions for your EV are finally here, ensuring a stress-free road trip with accurate charging data tailored to your EV.
I used Gemini in Google Maps to find hidden local gems — now I’m hooked
I used the “Hey Google” voice mode to activate Gemini in Google Maps to find a bunch of new local hangout spots using a variety of vocal prompts.
I just tried Google Maps' new bus tracking feature in the UK — it's a good start, but there's room to improve
Google Maps has rolled out an important public transit update in the UK, and as helpful as it is, it could be improved.
