I replaced Google Maps with a free alternative that doesn't track me (or kill my phone battery)

Comaps features voice-guided directions and offline search, prioritizing privacy over the controversial practices Google Maps uses.

Google Ads API update cracks open Performance Max by channel

Google Ads API v23 lets advertisers break down PMax campaign results by channel, offering more precise insights for ...

Google Ads API v23 brings PMax data, richer invoicing, scheduling

Google’s v23 Ads API speeds up releases while adding deeper Performance Max insights, AI-driven audiences, and more granular reporting.

Gemini will be your Google Maps companion, even if you're walking on cycling

Rolling out globally on Android and iOS ...
Visual Studio Magazine

Hands On Comparison: Building a Dynamic Web App in VS Code and Google Antigravity with Prompts Only

A hands-on test compared Visual Studio Code and Google Antigravity on generating and refining a simple dynamic Ticket Desk ...

I’ll never use Google Maps again without enabling this simple setting – it’s changed my journeys for the better

Want a better Google Maps experience? Enabling this small feature and your journeys could start instantly feeling the ...

Google Maps turns navigation into a conversation with Gemini

Google Maps is moving beyond static directions and into conversational assistance. Over the past year, the company has steadily added AI-powered features to improve discovery and contextual search.
InternetRetailing

Google and Shopify launch Universal Commerce Protocol as JD takes alternative route to AI commerce

Google has announced the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), an open standard that enables AI agents to connect and transact with any merchant. Developed with industry leaders including Shopify, Etsy, ...
InfoQ

Google Releases Gemma 3 270M Variant Optimized for Function Calling on Mobile and Edge Devices

FunctionGemma is a new, lightweight version of the Gemma 3 270M model, fine-tuned to translate natural language into ...
InfoQ

Google Pushes for gRPC Support in Model Context Protocol

Google Cloud is bridging a critical gap for enterprises by introducing a gRPC transport package for the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enhancing integration for businesses already using gRPC. This game ...
WinBuzzer

Google Maps Brings Gemini to Walkers and Cyclists

Google has announced Gemini integration for pedestrians and cyclists in Google Maps, enabling hands-free restaurant recommendations, directions, and ETAs.