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CES 2024 day 3: 11 awesome gadgets you need to see

CES 2024 day 3 is now here, and these are 11 gadgets you definitely don't want to miss.

I tried mapping a route on three different apps, after one rider became convinced his cycling computer was 'trying to kill' him

I tried mapping a route on three different apps, after one rider became convinced his cycling computer was 'trying to kill' him

There’s a myriad of apps offering to create a GPS route for you, but would you be better off just using Google Maps?

Southwest Side needs a new police district, alderpersons say

Southwest Side needs a new police district, alderpersons say

Former Mayor Rahm Emanuel balanced his first budget in part by closing three district police stations. Now, Ald. Marty Quinn (13th) and six City Council colleagues want to build a new one at a cost of $30 million or more.

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Everything Google just announced at CES 2024 — Apple AirDrop killer, Android Auto for EVs, Chromecast upgrades and more

Here's everything that Google announced at CES 2024, including improvements to Chromecast and Quick Share.

Four arrested after man stabbed to death in south-west London

A 16-year-old boy who was later found with a stab wound was arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing

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Google Maps' navigation experience quietly gets a huge upgrade

The Google Maps app on mobile and Android Auto now displays 3D buildings while you're navigating.

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ICYMI: the week's 8 biggest tech stories, from the Dell XPS 16 to Galaxy S24 leaks

If you've been busy this week rebooting your brain for 2024, fear not – we've rounded up all of the week's biggest tech stories.

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Google Maps is getting a big 3D upgrade to make driving easier — what you need to know

Google Maps is getting a big 3D upgrade to make driving easier — what you need to know

Google Maps users are reporting a new feature rolling out which changes the way buildings look when you're on a route, potentially making navigating a little bit easier.

Google Maps just got a major upgrade for drivers in big cities

Google Maps just got a major upgrade for drivers in big cities

The Google Maps app on Android and iOS has started showing buildings in 3D for some users, which is a big upgrade for city drivers.

This Queen Camilla-approved fitness tracker is the ultimate January sales purchase

This Queen Camilla-approved fitness tracker is the ultimate January sales purchase

Many models from this Queen Camilla-approved fitness tracker brand are on sale and there's never been a better time to pick one up

Ten year battle over ‘rude’ street sign as council reinstates it despite residents’ objections

Ten year battle over ‘rude’ street sign as council reinstates it despite residents’ objections

Suspicion surrounds the disappearance of the sign which was damaged in 2016

The Independent UK

Google Maps could kill this handy navigation feature on Android soon

Google Maps could kill this handy navigation feature on Android soon

Google might be pulling the plug on Driving Mode in Google Maps in early 2024.

Android Central

This Google Maps feature could disappear in 2024 — and it’s bad news for drivers

This Google Maps feature could disappear in 2024 — and it’s bad news for drivers

It appears it’s the end of the road for Google Maps’ Driving Mode.

Fitbit Charge 6 vs. Charge 5: Should you upgrade?

Fitbit Charge 6 vs. Charge 5: Should you upgrade?

The Charge 6 offers a few key upgrades over the Charge 5, but if they're enough for you will depend on whether or not you liked the last-gen fitness tracker — because they're basically twins.

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If you were given a Google Street View image of anywhere on Earth, could you identify the location?

The competitors at the GeoGuessr World Cup can do just that. The clues are in brick houses, distinctive trousers and unusual telegraph poles

International Business Times UK

Google Rolls Out AI-Powered Features For Maps In India

The new Google Maps features are designed to meet the needs of Indian users and offer a more user-friendly map experience.

Google Contacts on your Android can now show your friends' real-time location

Google Contacts' new real-time location readout is powered by Google Maps and appears in the contacts card.

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Google Contacts lets you see friends' live location in-app

Google Contacts will now show real-time location data for people who have shared their location with you in Google Maps.

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Our phones are turning map reading into a lost art

Letters: Readers respond to Ned Vessey’s article about ending his reliance on Google directions

Google Maps lets you check the weather for any location — here's how

In this article, we show you how to check the weather for any location on Google Maps using a computer browser and iOS and Android apps.

Google Maps update to let you wipe out past searches and photos in one swoop

Later next year, Google Maps will offer a way to save your Timeline records onto your phone for safe keeping.

A big change to Google Maps is coming — and it’s good for your privacy

Google has announced plans to store Google Maps Location History locally as well as give users more options to delete it.

Android Central

Google Maps is giving you more control over your location data

Google details several changes arriving for Maps alongside its new "Timeline" feature.

Massive Android lock screen bug lets attackers access your photos and other personal data — how to stay safe

A lock screen bypass bug has been discovered in Android 13 and 14 that can be exploited by an attacker with physical access to your smartphone.

Android Central

Android Auto gets a helpful Google Maps feature to avoid parking lot panic

Google Maps is finally playing nice with Android Auto, letting you remember where you parked with a single tap.

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