Table of Experts: Building a buzzworthy business

In a crowded marketplace, building a buzzworthy business often comes down to more than marketing. It requires relationships, ...

Thunder lock up the No. 1 seed for the 3rd straight season, putting the champs in elite NBA company

For the third straight season, the road to the NBA title goes through Oklahoma City. And this latest No. 1 seed has put the ...
Ars Technica

Google Play Games for PC is getting more premium titles and cross-buy with Android

Google has been tinkering with porting its Play Games platform to Windows for several years, but it started getting serious about it last year. Now, with the 2026 Game Developer Conference underway, ...
TechCrunch

Google Maps is getting an AI ‘Ask Maps’ feature and upgraded ‘immersive’ navigation

Google announced on Thursday that Google Maps is introducing a Gemini-powered conversational “Ask Maps” feature along with an updated “Immersive Navigation” experience that brings a 3D view, road ...
The Verge

You can now ask Google Maps ‘complex, real-world questions’ — and Gemini will answer

‘Where’s the closest public bathroom that’s not completely disgusting’ is going to get asked a lot in my household. ‘Where’s the closest public bathroom that’s not completely disgusting’ is going to ...
Android Authority

Navigation in Google Maps is getting its biggest, most powerful makeover ever

Google Maps is picking up new Immersive Navigation and Ask Maps tools. Immersive Navigation is 3D, responsive view that guides you with precision to your destination. Ask Maps taps into Gemini to ...
Android Authority

Google might be getting ready to give Circle to Search a colorful makeover

Google is testing a new Circle to Search animation in the Google app beta. The current white outline may be replaced with a colorful gradient trail The change is purely visual but makes the feature ...
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 ...
Inside EVs

Google Maps Is Getting A Huge Update With Immersive 3D Maps And AI

Google Maps is getting a huge update. The new “Immersive Navigation” mode brings a real 3D map with buildings, crosswalks, and stop lights. Google’s Gemini AI is also being integrated into Maps, ...
Searchenginejournal.com

Google Takes Search Live Global With Gemini 3.1 Flash Live

Google expanded Search Live to all languages and locations where AI Mode is available. The expansion is powered by Gemini 3.1 Flash Live. Search Live lets users have voice and camera conversations ...
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 ...