Google's Gemma 4 model goes fully open-source and unlocks powerful local AI - even on phones

Now open-source under Apache 2.0, Gemma 4 brings offline, multimodal AI to servers, phones, and Raspberry Pi - giving ...

Google Maps Now Plans EV Charging Stops Automatically, But Not For Every Car

Thanks to AI, vehicle data, and Google Maps information, the tech giant can make long distance trips in EVs far less stressful ...
CNBC

Google brings more AI to navigation with 'Ask Maps' feature that lets users ask complex questions

Google is launching a new chatbot feature called "Ask Maps" inside its popular maps app. The company is tapping its Gemini AI technology to answer complex navigation questions. Google is adding more ...
Mashable

Google Maps receives major upgrade with 3D redesign, AI feature

AI features and a brand new way to view Google Maps are currently rolling out in the app for its biggest upgrade in a decade. Credit: Google Maps Google Maps just got a major upgrade. A really major ...
IEEE

GeoTagging based Attendance System using Google Maps API

Abstract: Accurate attendance is vital for organizational efficiency, resource management, and productivity. This paper presents an attendance tracking system designed to meet the needs of modern ...
Forbes

Google Maps Could Soon Let You Restyle Street View With AI

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Leaked code shows Google Maps is testing a new tool that lets users restyle Street View ...
The New York Times

South Korea Clears Way for Google Maps to Fully Operate

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 ...
Bleeping Computer

Previously harmless Google API keys now expose Gemini AI data

Google API keys for services like Maps embedded in accessible client-side code could be used to authenticate to the Gemini AI assistant and access private data. Researchers found nearly 3,000 such ...
autoevolution

Some Google Maps Features Will Be Blocked if You Don't Use a Google Account

The days when you could just fire up Google Maps and start using it are coming to an end. This will only be allowed if you log in with a Google account, as per a recent discovery. Turns out Google ...
Popular Science

3 pro tips for using Google Maps before you even start your trip

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InfoWorld

Google unveils API and MCP server for developer documentation

Developer Knowledge API and Model Context Protocol server. Together connect AI agents to Google’s developer and Google Cloud documentation. Google is previewing the Developer Knowledge API and an ...
AOL

Google Maps Just Made Walking In A New City A Whole Lot Easier

Whether you're traveling to a new city for work or sightseeing, Google Maps can help you get around. It's not just about using the app while you're driving. Google Maps is especially useful for public ...