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‘Remove stops from Google Maps’: Venetians angered after tourists discover €2 gondola ferries

The ‘traghetti’ ferry passengers between the two banks of the Grand Canal - a useful service considering there are only four bridges that cross it.

Euronews

9 Mobile Apps That Track Your Location Without Telling You

Your smartphone is your constant companion, but it’s also a powerful tracking device that knows where you are at almost all times. While you might expect navigation apps like Google Maps to track you, you’d be shocked by the sheer number of other applications that are collecting your location data,…

Budget and the Bees

Google Maps vs. Waze: The final verdict, according to our readers

Tom’s Guide readers have made it clear what they love about Waze, and we love to see that passion! Let’s have a look at some of the most appreciated features for Google’s other map app.

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11 Underrated Google Maps Features You Should Be Using Right Now

Google Maps has a lot of features hiding away, and there's more to it than simply getting from place to place. Here are 11 of my favorite underrated features.

Tom’s Guide

New Google Maps feature: React to images with emojis for instant feedback

Google Maps is experimenting with emoji-style reactions for images in the app.

Android Central

I Asked ChatGPT How To Drive Cross-Country With Minimal Tolls — Here’s What It Said

We got ChatGPT to map out a scenic, cross-country road trip from Maine to California while saving money with smart routing -- balancing time, tolls and gas costs.

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Mark Zuckerberg’s property empire is conquering neighborhoods while tipping his hat to Trump: Inside his real estate takeovers

Mark Zuckerberg, the world’s third-richest man, has recently come under fire for buying up nearly a dozen houses to build a compound in Palo Alto. Months earlier, he acquired a D.C. home for his collection. Madeline Sherratt dives into the lavish digs in the tech executive’s real estate empire.

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I tested Waze vs. Google Maps for a weekend trip — and there's a clear winner

I tested both Google Maps and Waze to see which map app is the best, including which has the best features and offers the best overall journey.

Tom’s Guide

Rivian Set To Launch OS Update Enhancing Safety And Entertainment Features

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) stock is trading higher on Monday following reports of the electric vehicle maker’s plans to begin rolling out its 2025.26 vehicle software update about a month after its last release, which added Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google Maps integration to its navigation system.

Benzinga

People Mock Jennifer Lopez After She Gets Denied Entry Into Chanel Store

Netizens speculated whether she was denied entry to the luxury store because she wasn’t wearing pants. “What a Queen,” one commented after her response.

Bored Panda

iOS 26 beta gives Apple Maps an AI upgrade – and it might be enough to tempt you from Google Maps

It seems Apple Maps is getting an AI-powered search upgrade with iOS 26, though it hasn't been officially announced.

TechRadar

South Korea postpones decision to let Google Maps work properly – again

Country is one of only a handful – alongside China and North Korea – where service fails to function as it should

The Guardian - UK

Perito Moreno became the world’s first superstar glacier – but now it’s set to disappear

Glaciar Perito Moreno was once considered a rarity: one of Patagonia’s only stable glaciers. But scientists have found the glacier is now in sudden and probably irreversible retreat – and this collapse is a warning for the world’s remaining ice.

The Conversation

Teenager, 17, detained for ‘sadistic’ torture and killing of two kittens

The teenager was handed a 12-month detention and training order

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When is the Lionesses Parade: All you need to know about England's Euro 2025 victory celebrations, how to attend and how to watch on TV

England Women will get the recognition their efforts deserve after retaining their status as European champions

TechRadar

If you're having problems searching for public transit routes on Google Maps, you're not alone

Some Android users are reporting that they can't get directions when looking for routes for public transit.

The Independent UK

Marine veteran’s brain returned by funeral home in an unmarked and leaking box, lawsuit claims

‘The family has been destroyed twice,’ the couple’s lawyer said

Tom’s Guide

Google Maps is losing these two features — here’s what’s changing

Google has announced that it will no longer allow users to follow others, or be followed themselves, within the app.

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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.

Android Central

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.

The Free Financial Advisor

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…

Bored Panda

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.

Benzinga

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.

Android Central

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.

InsideEVs

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.

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