https://blog.google/products/maps/Mapsen-usTue, 19 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Maps_Pin_FullColor.max-80x80.format-webp.webphttps://blog.google/products/maps/https://blog.google/inside-google/google-holiday-tips-2024/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Holiday-Collection_Hero_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Learn more about using Google products like Pixel, Gemini, Lens and more over the holidays.Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/inside-google/google-holiday-tips-2024/ShoppingMapsLife at Googlearticle<p data-block-key="lg3rp">Learn more about using Google products like Pixel, Gemini, Lens and more over the holidays.</p>Googlehttps://blog.google/inside-google/google-holiday-tips-2024/https://blog.google/products/maps/plan-your-holiday-drives-with-google-maps-trends/Car driving past different businesses<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Popular_Times_Hero_v2.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">To help you breeze through this year’s festivities, here are Google Maps’ traffic predictions, as well as best and worst times to run errands to help keep up that holida…Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/maps/plan-your-holiday-drives-with-google-maps-trends/MapsarticleTo help you breeze through this year’s festivities, here are Google Maps’ traffic predictions, as well as best and worst times to run errands to help keep up that holiday cheer.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/maps/plan-your-holiday-drives-with-google-maps-trends/Holly N. Jollyhttps://blog.google/products/maps/8-ways-to-use-maps-and-more-for-your-holiday-plans/Illustration of a vehicle hauling a trailer on a winter road<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Holiday_Maps_v3.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Check out these tips from Maps and more to help you save time and simplify the busy holiday season.Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/maps/8-ways-to-use-maps-and-more-for-your-holiday-plans/TravelMapsarticleCheck out these tips from Maps and more to help you save time and simplify the busy holiday season.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/maps/8-ways-to-use-maps-and-more-for-your-holiday-plans/Maryann Brighthttps://blog.google/products/maps/explore-along-route-tip/An illustrated hand points to a smartphone screen displaying a map with a planned route marked in red. Options to add a stop, search along the route, or see highlights along the route are available.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Maps_Explore_Route.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Try Google Maps new explore feature, which finds hidden gems along your journey.Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/maps/explore-along-route-tip/MapsarticleTry Google Maps new explore feature, which finds hidden gems along your journey.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/maps/explore-along-route-tip/Molly McHugh-JohnsonThe Keywordhttps://blog.google/technology/ai/google-ai-updates-october-2024/an mp4 video showing illustrations of hands holding smartphones using maps and new AI features<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/SOCIAL_SHARE_1_-_October_AI_Rou.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Here are 7 of Google’s latest AI updates from October.Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/technology/ai/google-ai-updates-october-2024/SearchWazeChromebooksGoogle DeepMindGoogle EarthGoogle.orgGoogle CloudShoppingAIResearchMapsarticleHere are 7 of Google’s latest AI updates from October.Googlehttps://blog.google/technology/ai/google-ai-updates-october-2024/Keyword Teamhttps://blog.google/products/maps/google-maps-october-2024-updates/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GEO_moment_collection_hero_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Here are all the latest updates for Google Maps, Earth, Waze and our developer platforms.Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:01:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/maps/google-maps-october-2024-updates/WazeMapsGoogle Eartharticle<p data-block-key="itswh">Here are all the latest updates for Google Maps, Earth, Waze and our developer platforms.</p>Googlehttps://blog.google/products/maps/google-maps-october-2024-updates/https://blog.google/products/maps/gemini-google-maps-navigation-updates/A digital illustration showing cars on the road with navigation on a phone<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/AI_Updates_Maps.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">From helping you explore even more with Immersive View to taking the stress out of your drive, here are updates on Google Maps you won’t want to miss.Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/maps/gemini-google-maps-navigation-updates/Gemini FeaturesMapsarticleFrom helping you explore even more with Immersive View to taking the stress out of your drive, here are updates on Google Maps you won’t want to miss.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/maps/gemini-google-maps-navigation-updates/Miriam Danielhttps://blog.google/products/maps/google-open-buildings-dataset/A map of Earth against a gray and white grid. On the map, Central America, the Caribbean, South America, Africa and parts of Asia are covered in purple, yellow and pink to indicate building presence.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Open_Buildings.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google’s Open Buildings 2.5D Temporal Dataset is helping to fill a major gap in data for population and density in the developing world.Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:45:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/maps/google-open-buildings-dataset/ResearchMapsAIarticleGoogle’s Open Buildings 2.5D Temporal Dataset is helping to fill a major gap in data for population and density in the developing world.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/maps/google-open-buildings-dataset/Joel Meareshttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/civics/2024-election-resources-search-maps/This is an illustration showing a box with an American flag on it - it’s surrounded by buildings and houses showing that this is a location where you could vote.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/10-22-24_Elections-Search-Maps_.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google Search and Maps are providing information to voters in the United States around Election Day.Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/civics/2024-election-resources-search-maps/SearchMapsCivicsarticleGoogle Search and Maps are providing information to voters in the United States around Election Day.Googlehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/civics/2024-election-resources-search-maps/Geordy Kitchenhttps://blog.google/products/maps/street-view-grandfather-discovery/Collage of four images: Googler André Santos and his grandfather; a house in Porto, Portugal; a Street View camera mounted on a car; and André's grandfather Joaquim. A yellow outline of Portugal is superimposed on the photos.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Streetview_collage_2.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Here’s one Googler’s story of discovering an unexpected and meaningful memory of his grandfather on Google Street View.Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:10:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/maps/street-view-grandfather-discovery/MapsGoogle EartharticleHere’s one Googler’s story of discovering an unexpected and meaningful memory of his grandfather on Google Street View.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/maps/street-view-grandfather-discovery/Joel Meareshttps://blog.google/products/maps/billie-eilish-and-google-maps-help-fans-travel-sustainably/An illustration of a bus on a street<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Sustainable_Maps_x_Billie_v2.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Billie Eilish is working with Google Maps to help fans make more sustainable choices around her upcoming tour.Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/maps/billie-eilish-and-google-maps-help-fans-travel-sustainably/MapsarticleBillie Eilish is working with Google Maps to help fans make more sustainable choices around her upcoming tour.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/maps/billie-eilish-and-google-maps-help-fans-travel-sustainably/Amanda Leicht Moorehttps://blog.google/products/earth/3-imagery-updates-to-google-earth-and-maps/A satellite image of the Himalayan mountains from a western perspective, fading into the Earth’s curvature. Space is shown above.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Hero__Cloud_Score_Himalayas.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google Earth adds historical imagery and Street View expands to nearly 80 places in the latest update.Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/earth/3-imagery-updates-to-google-earth-and-maps/MapsGoogle EartharticleGoogle Earth adds historical imagery and Street View expands to nearly 80 places in the latest update.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/earth/3-imagery-updates-to-google-earth-and-maps/Stafford Marquardthttps://blog.google/products/maps/google-ai-tools-travel-vacation/Illustration of two people; one is wearing a backpack and the other is holding up a phone to take a selfie. Various Google product icons are in the abstract background in shades of blue.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/AI_tools_Vacation.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Learn more about AI tools from Google for exploring while you travel.Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/maps/google-ai-tools-travel-vacation/SearchGemini FeaturesMapsPhotosarticleLearn more about AI tools from Google for exploring while you travel.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/maps/google-ai-tools-travel-vacation/Molly McHugh-JohnsonThe Keywordhttps://blog.google/products/search/paris-paralympic-games-google-features/An illustrated collage showing Google products<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Get_Ready_Olympics_v3_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Keep up with the 2024 Paralympics across Search, Maps, YouTube, Google TV and more.Wed, 28 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/search/paris-paralympic-games-google-features/SearchWazeGoogle TVYouTubeGoogle PayGoogle PlayMapsarticleKeep up with the 2024 Paralympics across Search, Maps, YouTube, Google TV and more.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/search/paris-paralympic-games-google-features/Keyword Teamhttps://blog.google/products/maps/maps-waze-new-features-information-on-the-go/Still image of car on road with Google Maps and Waze branded pins<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/maps_banner-1_JR-update.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">See new updates from Maps and Waze to help you stay informed on the goWed, 31 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/maps/maps-waze-new-features-information-on-the-go/WazeMapsarticleSee new updates from Maps and Waze to help you stay informed on the goGooglehttps://blog.google/products/maps/maps-waze-new-features-information-on-the-go/Asaf BarzilayWazeAmanda Leicht Moorehttps://blog.google/products/maps/immersive-ar-content-google-maps-paris/A woman is standing in front of the Eiffel Tower with a phone. Extra structure is built onto the Eiffel Tower and a copy box is on the left hand side.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Thumbnail_2.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google Maps now offers AR content at historical Parisian landmarks with Google Arts & Culture and Ubisoft.Tue, 30 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/maps/immersive-ar-content-google-maps-paris/MapsGoogle AR & VRarticleGoogle Maps now offers AR content at historical Parisian landmarks with Google Arts & Culture and Ubisoft.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/maps/immersive-ar-content-google-maps-paris/Jenny Sunhttps://blog.google/products/search/paris-olympic-games-google-features/An illustrated collage showing Google products<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Get-Ready-for-Olympics_Update.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Keep up with the 2024 Olympics across Search, Maps, Gemini, YouTube, Google TV and more.Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/search/paris-olympic-games-google-features/SearchWazeGoogle TVYouTubeGoogle PayGoogle PlayGemini AppMapsarticleKeep up with the 2024 Olympics across Search, Maps, Gemini, YouTube, Google TV and more.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/search/paris-olympic-games-google-features/Keyword Teamhttps://blog.google/inside-google/company-announcements/google-nbcu-team-usa-partnership-paris-games/Victor Montalvo standing in a studio looking at his phone wearing blue sweatshirt that says Team USA<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Olympics_Keyword_Victor_2096x11.max-600x600.format-webp_enQtZqk.webp">We’re partnering with Team USA and NBCUniversal to showcase our features in NBCU’s coverage of the Olympics and Paralympics.Thu, 18 Jul 2024 13:30:00 +0000https://blog.google/inside-google/company-announcements/google-nbcu-team-usa-partnership-paris-games/SearchCompany announcementsAIGemini AppMapsarticleWe’re partnering with Team USA and NBCUniversal to showcase our features in NBCU’s coverage of the Olympics and Paralympics.Googlehttps://blog.google/inside-google/company-announcements/google-nbcu-team-usa-partnership-paris-games/Marvin ChowMarketinghttps://blog.google/products/maps/google-ai-summer-travel-planning/Illustration of a woman using a laptop. Behind her is a collage of abstract representations of a smartphone, internet browser, search bar all featuring images of vacations.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/AI_Tools_Plan_Summer_Trip.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Use Google AI technology — like Immersive View, Google Lens and more — as you prep and plan for your next vacation.Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/maps/google-ai-summer-travel-planning/SearchGoogle WorkspaceMapsarticleUse Google AI technology — like Immersive View, Google Lens and more — as you prep and plan for your next vacation.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/maps/google-ai-summer-travel-planning/Molly McHugh-JohnsonThe Keywordhttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/global-fishing-watch-ai-data-human-activity-map/A rotating, multi-colored globe is shown.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/HeroThumb.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Global Fishing Watch is releasing AI-powered datasets that map global ocean infrastructure and vessels not broadcasting on public systems.Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/global-fishing-watch-ai-data-human-activity-map/MapsSustainabilityarticleGlobal Fishing Watch is releasing AI-powered datasets that map global ocean infrastructure and vessels not broadcasting on public systems.Googlehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/global-fishing-watch-ai-data-human-activity-map/Brian SullivanGeo Sustainability