Google Maps for Android Auto gets a subtle update that drivers will love

We've seen plenty of new features arrive with the introduction of Gemini, which, as it turns out, can make life much easier ...
CNET

Google Maps Can Now Plan EV Road Trips With Charging Stops via Android Auto

A Google Maps update unveiled Monday aims to streamline long-range electric vehicle road trips for Android Auto users. The navigation and mapping software can now automatically suggest charging stops ...
TalkAndroid

Google Maps unveils revolutionary 3D navigation—drivers to experience routes like never before

Let's admit it: navigating unfamiliar streets can be confusing, especially when it comes to identifying landmarks or ...

This Google Maps feature is now my secret weapon for planning date nights

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest ...
The Next Web

Google just launched its agentic enterprise play, and it runs from chip to inbox

Google launches AI agent suite at Cloud Next 2026 with Workspace Studio, A2A protocol at 150 orgs, and Project Mariner. The pitch: only Google owns the full stack.

Google Maps is about to get a big dose of AI

The new features, announced at Cloud Next in Las Vegas this week, add generative AI capabilities to Google's mapping platform ...
CNET

What Is Lyria 3? Everything to Know About Google's AI Music Generator

Google's latest AI music model can create longer, higher-quality songs with better structure. But is the music any good, and ...
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Google’s Gemini Audio Upgrade Is Bigger Than It Sounds: What Actually Changed

Google’s Gemini audio update is not just a nicer voice demo. It improves live voice agents, translation, function calling, and multi-turn conversations across AI Studio, Vertex AI, Search Live, Gemini ...
CNBC

Meta debuts new AI model, attempting to catch Google, OpenAI after spending billions

Meta debuted its first major AI model, Muse Spark, spearheaded by chief AI officer Alexandr Wang, who joined nine months ago and leads Meta Superintelligence Labs. The company is desperate to regain ...
MLive

Google settlement with Android users worth up to $100 per person: Here’s how to file your claim

Android users who accessed the internet from their device may soon be eligible for up to $100 as part of a $135 million settlement. While a court must still approve the settlement, lawyers behind a ...
Android

Google Agrees to $135 Million Settlement Payout for Data Drain on Android: How to Get Your Share

Google has reached a $135 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging that Android devices used cellular data without user permission since 2017. Eligible U.S. users (excluding ...
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How to Combine Google Search, Google Maps, and Custom Functions in a Single Gemini API Call With Context Circulation, Parallel Tool IDs, and Multi-Step Agentic Chains

In this tutorial, we explore the latest Gemini API tooling updates Google announced in March 2026, specifically the ability to combine built-in tools like Google Search and Google Maps with custom ...