Whether you're heading across town or across the country, a navigation app like Google Maps can be essential to easier travel ...

Recent headlines have drawn attention to naming conventions and mapping technology. But maps have always been political, ...

Google’s Timeline is shutting down. So, I spent a weekend self-hosting my own version with OwnTracks, MQTT, and a Synology ...

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Polestar has recently announced a new change that makes Google Maps feel at home in its cars, with the same update projected to expand to all Android Automotive-powered cars in the coming months ...

Google Maps celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, but like Apple’s Maps (released in 2012), it has moved far beyond basic navigation services and into travel planning.Both provide tools to ...

Previously, when using Google Maps in Android Auto, you would only see directional instructions in the main in-car head unit. Voice prompts indicated where to turn or any upcoming hazards.

However, this app has long been considered a worthy competitor for Google Maps, especially in non-US markets where it's been offering handy features. Case in point is the update to version 24.1.2 ...

Canadian wildfire and smoke impact maps 2025. There are several good mapping resources for those wanting to track the wildfire outbreak and its smoke effects across Canada and the United States.