• Google Maps to show most fuel-efficient route and may prompt Australians to try greener alternatives

    The map app will soon advise users in Sydney and Melbourne on public transport or walking alternatives to their driving planFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastGoogle Maps will politely pester Australian travellers to take public transport or walk to their destination in one of several green changes coming to the service.Users who still intend to drive to their destination will be shown the most...

  • Google Keep Reminders Will Also Get Saved to Google Tasks

    Google continues its push to bring all of its services’ Reminders feature under one roof over at Google Tasks. This week, it’s Google Keep users that need to be made aware of what’s taking place. As announced, over the next year, Google Keep will have its Reminders automatically saved over to Tasks. This move allows … Continued Read the original post: Google Keep Reminders Will Also Get Saved to Google Tasks

  • Google Maps Needs Location Access – How To Enable It?

    Google Maps needs location access to work properly. This helps it give you up-to-date directions, traffic news, and info about places nearby. If it’s not enabled, you’ll get an error message. Here’s how to fix it! Enable Location Permissions for Google Maps I’ll use Windows 10 for this example: Allow Location Access While Using the […]

  • How To Find a Local Guide on Google Maps With Ease

    Want to know how to find a local guide on Google Maps? These guides share useful information like reviews, tips, and pictures. Today, I’ll show you how to find one easily. Let’s get into it! How To Find a Local Guide on Google Maps Simply follow these instructions: That’s it! Now you know how to […]

  • Printing Large Google Maps: A Detailed Guide

    Printing large Google Maps is useful for different purposes, from urban planning and landscape design to educational uses and personal navigation aids. However, due to the detail and scale involved, it’s not as simple as just hitting the print button on your browser. Luckily, this article will guide you through the steps. Let’s begin! Step-by-Step […]

  • Android TV has access to your entire account—but Google is changing that

    Should sideloading Chrome on an old smart TV really compromise your entire account?

  • Google Maps Location Sharing Shows Offline? Here's How To Fix It

    If Google Maps location sharing shows as offline, don’t worry. This issue can arise due to various settings on your or the sharer’s device that may restrict the proper functioning of location services. Here’s how to troubleshoot and resolve this problem! 1. Disable and Re-enable Location Sharing Refreshing the location-sharing feature can often resolve temporary […]

  • The Google Pixel 7a price just keeps on tumbling

    The Google Pixel 7a was excellent value at its £449 asking price a year ago, but now you can get this Android 15 handset for just £329. Amazon is hosting this sale on the Pixel 7a, which brings the price down to just £329, while the bundle also includes a 30W charger. Pixel 7a falls to £329 for a limited time The Pixel 8a is on the way, but you can nab the current Pixel 7a for a ridiculously low price of £329. That’s £120 off the original asking price. ...

  • Use This Extension to Change Your iPhone’s Default Maps App

    It's annoying when someone sends you an Apple Maps link when you just want to use Google Maps. A Safari extension can solve this problem, automatically redirecting links from any maps app to one of your choice.

  • Google Maps will soon make it easier to take the train

    Google's update will show bus and train times when you search for flights, with ticket prices and links that let you quickly book a seat.

  • NYU changes admissions tours to avoid ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’

    In an email sent at around 10:30 a.m. obtained by WSN, administrators told student admissions ambassadors to use two routes that avoid Gould Plaza, where the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” has been set up since around 6 a.m. Monday. Admissions tours usually start and end at Gould Plaza, an anonymous admissions ambassador told WSN. The email This story NYU changes admissions tours to avoid ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ appeared first on Washington Square News.

  • Doctors, dentists sue Google for keeping reviews they say are unfair

    A group of doctors and dentists in Japan on Thursday filed a lawsuit seeking a total of about 1.4 million yen in damages from Google LLC for keeping what they say are unfair reviews posted on its navigation app. The plaintiffs, made up of 63 professionals in the health care