The Latest Breaking News from Google Maps

It has been over a decade since Google Glass smart glasses were announced in 2013, followed by their swift withdrawal – in part because of low adoption. Their subsequent (and lesser known) second iteration was released in 2017 and aimed at the workplace. They were withdrawn in 2023.

A widely shared online post claimed Scottish people have started playing bagpipes during the Muslim call to prayer.

This year, Grosvenor Place knocks Knightsbridge off the top spot, with the average home costing more than £28 million

Google has brought ski trails back to Google Maps following a massive backlash from skiers and snowboarders.

With Gemini now integrated into Google Maps, navigation becomes conversational and context-aware

Waze is reportedly testing traffic light indication during navigation, with the feature due to be rolled out in the coming months.

Ski trails, lodge markers, and lifts have returned to Google Maps – and these are the resorts that are currently available to view.

Google Maps now has a power saving mode that preserves battery life while navigating, but it's only available on the latest Google Pixel phones.

A new report indicates that Waze is finally testing traffic light indicators on its maps. However, the feature is still very much in beta at this point, with no indication of when it will be released.