Google Maps, Street View, and Google Earth all get major updates – including a time travel feature By David Nield published 29 September 24 Look out for new, sharper imagery and pictures going back through time in these Google products.
Google Earth is now an even better time-travel machine thanks to this Street View upgrade – and I might get hooked By Mark Wilson published 24 June 25 Google Earth has just turned 20 – and to celebrate, Google has given it a new historical street view feature plus some AI-powered features for pro users.
Google Maps could soon get better at knowing which direction you're facing By Mark Wilson published 8 March 24 Google Maps on Android could soon get more a accurate compass, thanks to a new Android API.
Apple Maps edges closer to Google Maps on the web with its take on Street View By Alex Blake published 18 December 24 The Look Around feature in Apple Maps is now available on the web
Google Maps just got a major upgrade for drivers in big cities By Mark Wilson published 4 January 24 The Google Maps app on Android and iOS has started showing buildings in 3D for some users, which is a big upgrade for city drivers.
Feeling lost in the concrete jungles of the world? Fear not, Google Maps introduces a new feature to help you find entrances and exits By Kristina Terech published 6 March 24 Google Maps experiments with entrance markers for selected buildings, aiming to streamline navigation and ease entry and exit dilemmas for users.
Gemini Live could soon get this useful Google Maps upgrade – and it looks perfect for smart glasses By David Nield published 12 September 25 The signs are that Google is preparing to add some more Google Maps data to the Gemini Live experience – and that's great news for travelers.
You can now book parking spaces in Google Maps, just like in Apple Maps By Carrie Marshall published 9 October 24 Google Maps has joined Apple Maps with an upgrade that lets you book parking spaces, in the US and Canada.
Google Maps just got a wild AR time-travel feature that shows you historic landmarks as they were By David Nield published 31 July 24 In another Olympic Games tie-in, Google Maps has announced interactive augmented reality features.
How to resize images: a guide to making images larger and smaller on Windows, Chrome, or Mac devices By Emma Street published 28 February 24 Easily resize images on any device: your quick guide for how to adjusting image sizes on Windows, macOS, and ChromeOS.
How to move your taskbar in Windows 11 By Emma Street published 31 March 24 Despite Windows 11's limited taskbar customization options, there are still ways to change your taskbar's position from its default setting.
Google Maps AI upgrades could solve your EV charging headaches By Cesar Cadenas published 17 April 24 New update will help you find the nearest charging station and point out where they can be found on long road trips.
How to use split screen in Windows 11 By Emma Street published 24 August 24 Learn how to easily split your screen in Windows 11 with our step-by-step guide.
Google Maps can now scan your iPhone screenshots to save forgotten places, but that gives me privacy chills By Alex Blake published 8 May 25 Google Maps can now pick out places from your screenshots and add them to a location list.
Google Maps update makes it way easier to follow directions on Android and iOS By Hamish Hector published 28 February 24 After over a year, Google Maps finally gets glanceable directions – here's how to find the feature and turn it on.
A recent Android Auto update has messed with Google Maps, and users aren’t happy about it By Leon Poultney published 28 January 25 The Google Maps user experience on smaller Android Auto infotainment systems is causing a stir.
Polestar 4 manages to split the Internet with one innovative and possibly very iffy idea By Lance Ulanoff published 27 March 24 Polestar 4 EV is a splendid-looking coupe with one oddball feature
Google's new AI-generated Talking Tours sound like the future of free guided city walks By Mark Wilson published 1 November 24 Google has revealed a new experimental AI feature called Talking Tours – and it could be a glimpse of future of guided walks.
Always stuck in the wrong lane? Google Maps is rolling out AI-powered live lane guidance, for a select few By David Nield published 5 November 25 Google is rolling out AI-powered live lane guidance to make sure you don't veer off on the wrong road.
Google Hotels now lets you track prices, and I can't wait to use it for my next trip By Jacob Krol published 31 March 25 Booking a summer vacation just got easier
Google Maps is getting two key upgrades, for easier route planning and quicker access to Gemini AI By David Nield published 26 March 25 Google Maps on Android can now bring up route information more quickly, and adds its own Gemini shortcut.
How to get water out of a phone, and hopefully save it from oblivion By Emma Street published 18 August 24 Give your phone the best chance of rescue after getting submerged with our easy-to-follow guide.
How to quickly create a new contact from messages on Android By Emma Street published 6 September 24 Learn how to effortlessly add a new contact from a text message on your Android phone with our step-by-step guide.
How to optimize your phone for games so you can thrash noobs and be the GOAT By Emma Street published 25 July 24 Unlock your phone's full gaming potential with this step-by-step guide.
How to upgrade your PC By Emma Street last updated 28 March 24 How to increase RAM, swap HDDs for SSDs, upgrade graphics cards, and more, to improve performance and extend your computer's lifespan.
How to reorder a playlist on Spotify By Emma Street published 23 August 24 Customize your music listening experience by arranging your Spotify playlists exactly the way you want on both desktop and mobile.
How to stop spam texts By Emma Street published 18 May 24 Find out how to prevent unwanted messages on your iPhone or Adroid device with this step-by-step guide.
How to use Netflix secret codes to find specific categories of movies and TV you'll love By Emma Street last updated 29 August 24 Looking for niche content on Netflix? Secret codes are the answer to find more of what you really like.
How to fix Windows black screen By Emma Street published 13 August 24 Struggling with a black screen on your Windows PC? Discover our easy-to-follow guide to diagnose and fix it and get your PC back to normal in no time.
How to check your CPU temperature By Emma Street published 14 May 24 Learn how to check your CPU temperature and prevent overheating with our step-by-step guide.