I left Google Maps behind for a free alternative that doesn't track me (or drain my phone battery)

CoMaps is community-driven, open-source, transparent, and the developers aren't concerned with making a profit. The app is fairly new (just hitting Google Play Store and the Apple App Store around ...

Google explains JavaScript execution on non-200 HTTP status codes

Google noted that if the HTTP status code is non-200 (for example, on error pages with 404 status code), rendering might be ...

Google Updates JavaScript SEO Docs With Canonical Advice

Google updated its JavaScript SEO docs with new guidance on canonical URLs for JavaScript-rendered pages. Keep canonicals ...
Daily Mail

Google Maps blunder turns tiny village into shortcut route, causing it to be 'bombarded' by lorries that are damaging people's Grade II-listed homes

Villagers have been 'bombarded' with lorries after a Google Maps blunder turned their slice of countryside into a 'shortcut'. Historic bridges, walls, Grade II homes and even cars in Lulligton have ...
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Google Maps blunder turns tiny village into shortcut route

Villagers have been 'bombarded' with lorries after a Google Maps blunder turned their slice of countryside into a 'shortcut'. Historic bridges, walls, Grade II homes and even cars in Lulligton have ...
TechCrunch

Google Maps releases new AI tools that let you create interactive projects

Google Maps is adding new AI features, including a builder agent and an MCP server — a tool that connects AI assistants to Google Maps’ technical documentation — to help developers and users create ...
TechSpot

AI is taking over Google Maps to plan routes, find parking, and answer questions

The big picture: Following a multi-billion-dollar deal with Apple to integrate Gemini into Siri, Google has announced plans to bring its AI assistant to Google Maps by the end of the year. The company ...
Searchenginejournal.com

Google Adds Guidance On JavaScript Paywalls And SEO

Google is apparently having trouble identifying paywalled content due to a standard way paywalled content is handled by publishers like news sites. It’s asking that publishers with paywalled content ...
thepricer

How Much Does Google Maps API Cost?

A request equals one map load, route leg, or place lookup. Tapping zoom on mobile counts as a fresh Dynamic Map load, so user interface design has a direct link to the final payout. Koji Matsuda, Head ...
Techno-Science.net

Google Maps Symbols and Icons Explained: Ultimate Guide for Beginners

Google Maps is the most popular app with more than a billion active users monthly. It uses various icons and symbols to represent various places. Every symbol and icon used on Google Maps and what ...
NorthJersey.com

What do apps like Waze and Google Maps recommend for avoiding Route 80 sinkhole traffic?

Drivers using navigation apps like Google Maps or Waze should be careful when traveling near the area of Route 80 impacted by the sinkhole. The fastest and most direct routes vary depending on the ...