At one time a paper map was the best tool for navigation and could be used for years, maybe even decades. Not so today. Especially at local resolutions, map data and details can change in the course ...

Google Maps has exciting details about locations around the world. One of the most valuable things to learn about an area is its elevation. You might not know where to find elevation measurements on ...

Google is integrating its Gemini artificial intelligence assistant into the Maps navigation app. Drivers can access new Gemini features through voice commands on the Google Maps app. Google Maps, the ...

When was the last time you planned a backpacking trip without a computer, phone, or GPS unit? Think hard. Unless you're a dedicated old-schooler, it probably wasn't recently. If your map skills are ...

Google is launching a new collaboration with location intelligence company Esri that will provide new advanced mapping technology. The collaboration, announced on Monday, will give Esri access to ...

We’re a long way from the days when you had to pull a map from your car’s glove box, unfold it, and try to puzzle out your position. Now, your phone is your map and GPS device. Google has long been at ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sasha Lekach covers electric vehicles and vehicle technology. As Google Maps approaches 20 years next year, it’s fitting that its ...