Maps

Google is adding a new mode to its Maps platform that enables users to enjoy sweeping views of cities and neighborhoods in impressive detail. The newly introduced "immersive view" is a mish-mash of its existing Street View and aerial mapping imagery that comes together in a SimCity-esque tool for remote exploration, even allowing interior views of restaurants to help you get a "feel for the vibe."Google says that immersive view came about through recent advances in computer vision and AI that enabled it to fuse together…

Mapping and navigations are areas where Google shines thanks to products like Google Maps and Waze, which are must-have apps for so many people. Unsurprisingly, Google Maps got a short segment during the Google I/O 2022 keynote this week, where Google unveiled a new Google Maps immersive view feature. Immersive view will let you explore 3D versions of maps. It builds onto Google’s Street View functionality with the help of artificial intelligence. But the new Google Maps mode will be limited only to certain…

Call of Duty doesn’t often do crossover events, but when it does, it goes big. Operation Monarch is the newest limited-time event happening in Call of Duty: Warzone, which puts you in the action while in the shadow of two colossal kaiju — King Kong and Godzilla — waging their own battle. You might feel insignificant compared to these towering beasts, and you are; however, this event lets you and your squad use them to your advantage, as well as fight back against them. Operation Monarch will only be available from…

Google Maps is getting an all-new experience called 'immersive view', to deliver an enhanced digital model of buildings and streets around the world. The new mode uses advances in computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver a rich viewing experience to users, Google said while announcing the new feature at its I/O 2022 consumer keynote on Wednesday. Google also announced the second beta of Android 13, its upcoming operating system. The company also announced updates coming to Google Workspace including…

Pokémon Unite has added a slew of playable new characters since launching in 2021, but it still only has a handful of maps — and most are locked behind different game types and level requirements. However, each one brings a fun twist to the action and makes it easy to sink hours into this quirky new MOBA. Whether you’re fighting Drednaw on Remoat Island or playing a quick match in Auroma Park, you’ll need to know the intricacies of each location if you want to climb the leaderboards of Pokémon Unite. From the basics…

While it’s easy to miss out on some of the Google Maps tricks you had no idea existed, the big user interface changes coming to the app are impossible to ignore. Google is now testing a significant design change to the Google Maps navigation screen that will let you choose your favorite transportation mode. The result is a cleaner UI that makes more of the map available to the user. Not to mention that selecting your preferred transport method might be easier than before. Google Maps power users probably…

Ever since Google released Google Maps in early 2005, the search giant hasn’t taken its foot off the gas. Over the last 17-plus years, Google has steadily added a plethora of new features to its ubiquitous search app. As a result, Google Maps today is brimming with a wide array of power-user features lurking right beneath the surface. That said, if you’re looking to take your Google Maps game to the next level, you’ve come to the right place. Below we’ve compiled a list of snazzy Google Maps tips you likely had no…

Do you use Google Maps while travelling in your car? Here is how you can use Google Maps offline. Google Maps is one of the most prominent and widely used applications for locating and reaching places you want to visit or are travelling to. However, you will need an internet connection to run Google Maps. But wait! As per the information provided by Google's support page, if you are travelling by a car you can use Google Maps offline too for reliable…

Google Maps speed limit function shows users the speed limit of the road they're on and warns them if they are exceeding it. Google Maps also shows users the speed they're driving at but advises users to check their speed on the car's speedometer. The speedometer in the app is for informational use only and users should not solely rely on it. The speed limit is shown on the bottom left corner of the map while navigating, just above the bar that shows the estimated time of arrival (ETA) along with other information.Google…

Apex Legends — the free-to-play battle royale shooter developed by Respawn Entertainment — is currently in its 12th season, titled "Defiance", that brought new hero Mad Maggie. But a massive leak on Reddit alleges to have unearthed unannounced and unreleased content for future seasons, as far as the 21st season. The Apex Legends leak includes gameplay videos and a number of text files hinting towards new heroes, maps, weapons, cosmetics, and more. All the originally leaked files have since been taken down, but copies…