The Latest Breaking News from Google Maps

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 · Aug 18, 2025

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.

GOBankingRates · Aug 17, 2025

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.

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2025

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 · Aug 7, 2025

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 · Aug 7, 2025

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

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

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025

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

FourFourTwo · Jul 28, 2025

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.

TechRadar · Jul 27, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2025

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.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 25, 2025