Google Maps is introducing two new features powered by its Gemini AI models. The "Ask Maps" feature allows users to ask complex questions for personalized recommendations and information. "Immersive ...

“Ask Maps” is accessed as a button underneath the search bar. It brings a chatbot-like sheet that prompts you to “Ask anything, about anywhere.” After the greeting, you’ll see suggested prompts. You ...

Google Maps has just received a historical update that is almost entirely based on AI. Google calls it "the biggest update in over a decade" for Google Maps, describing one of these new features as a ...

In recent weeks, Google has been busy adding AI features to all of its most popular apps. Following Gmail and Chrome, Maps is now the latest service to get a Gemini makeover, with a redesign of the ...

The gradientificiation of Google logos continues this morning with a new Google Maps logo arriving. Back in May of 2025, Google made one of the first major logo changes in years. It’s “G” logo had ...

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South Korea approved Google’s request to export detailed map data, reversing a longstanding restriction that made the tool largely nonfunctional. By John Yoon Reporting from Seoul South Korea said on ...

SEOUL, Feb 27 (Reuters) - South Korea will soon no longer be one of the few countries where Google Maps doesn't work properly, after its security-conscious government reversed a two-decade stance to ...

Google rolled out Nano Banana 2 on Thursday, an update to its viral AI image generator. The newest model will have increased speed, enhanced text renderings and follow instructions more precisely. The ...

Winners & losers: Google appears to have joined the list of companies that gatekeep their products' more popular features behind a sign-in wall. Its Google Maps navigation tool is now showing a ...

Google just keeps on releasing new AI tools. On Wednesday, Google rolled out a new AI music generator called Lyria 3. It's a fairly big upgrade over earlier versions of the model, as it makes music ...

Google has added a new sidebar to Chrome that allows users to access Gemini from any of their tabs. (Google) Following its recent AI makeover of Gmail, Google is bringing more Gemini-powered tools to ...