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The Latest Breaking News from Google Maps

Google Maps just lost a useful feature — this will make future road trips more frustrating (Update: Google responds)

Google Maps on Android devices has apparently removed the ability to control media playback with ease.

Tom’s Guide

Google Maps bug causes issues with music controls, but a fix is on the way

The convenient music playback controls, which allowed users to manage their streaming apps directly within Google Maps navigation, have disappeared in recent Android updates.

Android Central

What Happens When Google Maps Sends Emergency Services to the Wrong Address

Emergencies are stressful enough. When you call 911, you expect help to arrive fast and at the right place. But what if Google Maps sends emergency services to the wrong address? This isn’t just a tech glitch—it can mean the difference between life and death. Many people trust digital maps…

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43 Odd, Yet Hilarious Things People Stumbled Across On Google Maps

This online group is exploring Google Maps like some deep dark sea, where the discoveries made cannot be unmade.

Bored Panda

Tesla Rival Rivian's Custom Google Maps Is Here

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) announced on Tuesday that it has launched a new navigation system powered by Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google Maps.

Benzinga

Rivian EVs Are Getting Google Maps Navigation

Rivian is switching providers for its in-car navigation system. R1S and R1T owners will enjoy Google Maps’ real-time traffic information and routing system.

InsideEVs

Rivian partners with Google Maps for enhanced EV navigation experience

Rivian and Google Maps have collaborated to create a tailored navigation system for electric vehicles, offering drivers industry-leading mapping technology and EV-friendly features.

Android Central

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News Weekly: Samsung unpacked its foldables, Pixel 10 prototype leaks, first look at next Ray Ban Meta smart glasses, and more

This week, Samsung Unpacked its new foldables and the Galaxy Watch 8 series, Pixel 10 prototype shows up in a weird place, Meta's next Ray-bans show up in a leak, Garmin finally unlocks Google Maps on its watches, and Samsung sheds its S-pen to keep things sleek on the Galaxy…

Android Central

‘Go 65 miles an hour’: Shame-allergic Jesse Watters celebrates improved commute times as Trump raids leave streets empty

Empty streets, full celebration.

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Garmin just gave some of its smartwatches a big Google Maps upgrade – here's which models are getting it

Google Maps has landed on Garmin wearables, giving you accurate directions on your wrist. Here's which models are getting the handy upgrade.

TechRadar

Inside London’s school closures crisis as more than 30 primaries set to shut or merge within weeks

The Standard has found that more than 30 primaries in the capital could shut or merge before September — and that’s just the tip of the iceberg, discovers Jacob Phillips

Evening Standard

Google Maps finally arrives select Garmin smartwatches for easy navigation

Garmin has integrated Google Maps into its Connect IQ Store, bringing turn-by-turn navigation directly to select smartwatches like Venu, Forerunner, Vivoactive, and Fenix.

Android Central

Garmin just gave Android users the free smartwatch upgrade they’ve been waiting for

Turn-by-turn Google Maps directions are now available on select Garmin watches

I'm ditching Waze for in-car infotainment systems in EVs – here's why

With EV quirks and an unpredictable charging network, it is now up to the manufacturers to guide the way.

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Insane Reason People Are Blurring Their Houses On Google Maps—But It Could Be Risky, Experts Say

"They'll wonder why their food deliveries can never find their house"

The Independent UK

Meet ICEblock: The app that lets residents know when immigration agents are in their community

A grassroots network of apps, text threads and forums are sharing real-time ICE location data. The Trump administration says that’s illegal, Alex Woodward reports

PC Gamer

Google Earth has historic street view now and just in case you don't feel old enough already, it's to celebrate its 20th birthday

Just don't zoom in when you scroll all the way back to 1984.

Fortune

Consumer AI is being transformed

What was good enough six months ago isn't good enough for consumers today.

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Google Earth is now an even better time-travel machine thanks to this Street View upgrade – and I might get hooked

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.

InsideEVs

Used Volvo V90 PHEV Ownership Update: Costs, Efficiency And Annoyances

I’ve put a little over 3,000 miles in two months on my used fast wagon. Did it make sense to go with a plug-in hybrid?

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Amusing And Ridiculous Screenshots People Just Had To Take While Looking Up Google Maps (New Pics)

What’s the weirdest thing you’ve seen on Google Maps?

Creative Bloq

Google Maps is riddled with major flaws and no one is talking about it

We don't want to walk down dark alleys, Google!

The Independent UK

Twelve of America’s most surprisingly walkable cities

Ditch the car and discover the American cities, from California to Connecticut, with attractions you can stroll to

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27 Of The Most Amusing And Ridiculous Moments Ever Captured By Google Maps

Some of our planet's biggest oddities have been immortalized on Google Earth and Google Maps.

Android Central

Everything Apple stole from Android and Wear OS at WWDC 2025

Some of the best features arriving later this year with iOS 26 have been Android staples for some time — here's the full list.

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