• 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 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 […]

  • Google Maps Releases New Directions, Travel & EV Features

    Google has announced a number of new travel features with Google Maps and Travel around driving alternatives, trains and buses, travel impact mode and then some new EV driving direction features. Google says these features are to give you more "sustainable choices."Here are summaries of these announcements:Google Maps / Travel(1) Driving alternatives in Google Maps: Google driving directions will soon show public transit or a walking suggestion next to driving routes. This only happens if...

  • Pixel's new satellite feature could show people where you are on Google Maps

    Recent leaks claim the Pixel 9 will see the launch of a location sharing on Maps and help guide for satellite connectivity.

  • 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 […]

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    Maps Show Passenger Trains in US vs. Europe?

    The maps purported to show a major difference in density between the two systems.

  • Guardians' offense showing improvements to start 2024 season

    CLEVELAND -- Once again, the Guardians’ offense took care of business. We’re 22 games into the season and the concept of relying on the offense has almost become an expectation -- something this club hasn’t been able to do in the last handful of years. But backed by a Will

  • 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.

  • Leaks reportedly show off Apex's newest map, and it's soaked in neon

    Leakers may have just given Apex players their first glimpse at the game's next battle royale map.

  • Google Maps Is Making It Easier to Pick Sustainable Transportation Options

    Google Maps is rolling out a couple updates that should make sustainable transportation options a little more convenient to access. The first pertains to locating EV chargers, and the second may gently nudge drivers toward public transit.