The Latest Breaking News from Google Maps

How I use Google Maps to time travel, avoid bad air, and survive zero service

From time travel to dodging bad air, these 5 Google Maps features saved my trips — and turned me into a power user.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 31

I tested Starlink-powered 4G on my phone — here's what actually happened in a dead zone

Carriers around the world now offer plans with 4G satellite data when normal service isn't available. Curious as to what it was like, I drove into the sticks to find out what it was like.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 30

This picturesque beach in the US Virgin Islands was just named the best in the world

Researchers looked at the colour and clarity of the water, Google Maps reviews, and climate data to rank the best beaches in the world.

Euronews · Jul 28

Google Maps navigation is about to get more personal – could use your photos and calendar to automatically plan trips

This addition to Google Maps could make navigation so much more seamless

T3 · Jul 22

An intrepid hiker just found something unbelievable on Google Maps — and it’s been hiding in plain sight for 390 million years

An amateur astronomer has discovered a 390-million-year-old meteorite crater on Google Maps.

TechRadar · Jul 22

Android Auto finally gets a CarPlay feature for Google Maps that could save you from a speeding fine

It's taken an age for this Android Auto navigation feature to get here – maybe it got lost on the way?

T3 · Jul 21

Android Auto is finally getting the Google Maps feature drivers have wanted

Android Auto is finally getting a live, color-changing speedometer in Google Maps after years of waiting, but you'll have to sit tight while this long-overdue update slowly rolls out.

Android Central · Jul 20

Google Maps is finally getting a speedometer on Android Auto, and it's about time — my ancient GPS system could do this 20 years ago

Google Maps is about to add a feature that has existed elsewhere in one way or another for decades — and it's about time.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 20

The Xpeng L03 Aims To Take On Europe And Undercut Tesla

This Chinese SUV has integrated Google Maps and FSD-like capability, all for about $3,500 cheaper than a Tesla Model Y.

InsideEVs · Jul 18

Science news this week: Gold tongues discovered in tombs, sugar found in space, a new monkey identified in the Congolian rainforest, and ancient impact crater 'geoguessed' by an amateur astronomer

July 18, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend

LiveScience · Jul 18