The "beast" on Google Maps — called Leviathan, dragon, snake and more by some — is actually just a byproduct of the tectonic plates beneath our feet.

Ever scrolled by your house on Google Maps and felt a little exposed? If so, you’re not alone. An increasing number of people—especially in France—are ...

To rapidly map regions in fine detail, researchers need national but not necessarily local permission to carry out an aerial scan. It's similar to how Google can map your home without your consent.

In 2026, a massive snow and ice storm prompted people to share a conspiracy theory about a Leviathan and the government's ...

When you're walking around and navigating with Maps, you can now ask Gemini questions like "What neighborhood am I in?" or ...

Sanborn Spatial Intelligence brings together mapping, analytics, and application development to support the systems organizations rely on to deliver essential services and distinctive experiences. The ...

Bengaluru based geospatial firm Latlong says its Geocoding API is now four times more accurate than Google Maps for Indian ...

Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features. Google Maps is the only navigation service I ...

*The debate between Apple Maps and Google Maps has evolved beyond simple navigation accuracy for iPhone owners. Both platforms provide precise directions with matching route suggestions and comparable ...

iPhone users face this choice every time they need directions: Stick with the pre-installed Apple Maps, or switch to Google Maps. A decade ago, the answer felt obvious, but today, it's not as clear.

Google Maps on iOS quietly gained a new feature recently that automatically recognizes where you've parked your vehicle and saves the location for you. Announced on LinkedIn by Rio Akasaka, Google ...

Users can now post reviews with a custom display name and profile picture instead of their real Google Account identity. The setting applies across all public contributions in Google Maps and Search ...