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...
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed while preparing for a big presentation, you’ll be pleased to know that help is just a click away with Google Gemini. This AI-powered tool within Google Workspace is tailored to enhance your presentation creation process, from initial brainstorming to the final touches of proofreading and image generation. Let’s dive into […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Google is rolling out dark mode to all Google Drive web app users. If you aren't prompted about the new feature, however, you'll need to dig into settings to change your theme.
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'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.
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...
Recent leaks claim the Pixel 9 will see the launch of a location sharing on Maps and help guide for satellite connectivity.
On Thursday, 63 Japanese doctors filed a lawsuit against Google in the Tokyo District Court, seeking ¥1.45 million (roughly £7,543) in compensation for alleged harm to their businesses caused by one-sided and hateful reviews on Google Maps.The plaintiffs' lawyers argue this is the first lawsuit in Japan, possibly even the world, to target the platform itself rather than the individual reviewers.Yuichi Nakazawa, a lawyer for the doctors, emphasised in a news conference that the lawsuit...
"This story is probably a cover to protect a snitch," one Reddit user theorized.