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Google maps navigation leads Hyderabad-based tourists into stream in Kerala

Using Google maps to navigate resulted in a tourist group from Hyderabad driving into a stream swollen with water near Kuruppanthara in this south Kerala district, police said on Saturday. The incident occurred late Friday night when the four-member group, including a woman, were going towards Alappuzha. The road they were travelling on was covered by water overflowing from the stream due to the heavy rains and since the tourists were unfamiliar with the area, they drove right into the water body while navigating using Google maps, they said. All four managed to escape unharmed due to the efforts of a nearby police patrolling unit and local residents, but their vehicle was completely submerged under the water. "Efforts are on to pull it out," an officer of Kaduthuruthy police station said. This is not the first such incident reported in Kerala. In October last year, two young doctors died in a car accident which occurred after they allegedly followed directions on Google Maps an

Why are doctors in Japan seeking $9,000 in damages from Google Maps?

The lawsuit was filed by a diverse group of healthcare professionals, including doctors, dentists, medical clinics, and veterinary clinics from across Japan

Now, Google Maps for Android shows weather and AQI data: Know what is new

Google Maps for iOS also has the weather and AQI data overlay available, but the information offered is limited and not as pronounced in comparison to Android counterpart

Google adds Image generator and more to AI-chatbot Bard: Know details

Google is also adding experimental generative AI features for Google Maps in the US, global roll-out expected in the coming months

Google Maps gets streetwise in India with AI, expands across 3,000 cities

The California-headquartered tech giant announced new additions to maps, including some features customised for Indian users, such as the landmark-based address descriptors

Google announces India-first AI-powered experiences for Maps: Details here

Among the new AI-powered experiences is the address descriptors, lens integration, and live view walking navigation. Below are the details of the features soon coming to Google Maps

Google to introduce new immersive AI-powered upgrades to its Maps app

Chris Phillips, Vice President and General Manager of Geo at Google, stated that AI has "supercharged the way we map"

Will Apple's new search engine beat Google's monopoly?

Google has dominated the search engine market for a very long time. This, however, may change soon. Reports suggest Apple is developing it's own search engine. Watch the video to catch the details >

Mark Mobius-backed MapMyIndia stock doubles as mapping services grow

Shares of MapmyIndia, formally known as CE Info Systems Ltd., have risen about 104 per cent from the end of March, adding around $675 million in market value

Google sued for negligence after man drives off collapsed bridge due to map

The family of a North Carolina man who died after driving his car off a collapsed bridge while following Google Maps directions is suing the technology giant for negligence, claiming it had been informed of the collapse but failed to update its navigation system. Philip Paxson, a medical device salesman and father of two, drowned September 30, 2022, after his Jeep Gladiator plunged into Snow Creek in Hickory, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday in Wake County Superior Court. Paxson was driving home from his daughter's ninth birthday party through an unfamiliar neighbourhood when Google Maps allegedly directed him to cross a bridge that had collapsed nine years prior and was never repaired. "Our girls ask how and why their daddy died, and I'm at a loss for words they can understand because, as an adult, I still can't understand how those responsible for the GPS directions and the bridge could have acted with so little regard for human life," his wife, Alicia Paxson, said. State ...

Decoded: All that Google's Bard Extensions does and guide on how to use it

With Extensions, Bard can help you multitask without the need to open multiple windows and apps

Google lost map traffic with Apple maps switch on iPhones: Executive

Google's largest contract is with Apple, which set Google as the default on Safari in exchange for a share of the revenue that the search engine earns through advertising

Google Maps rolls out immersive view in 4 cities, 500 iconic landmarks

Google Maps has rolled out Immersive View in four new cities -- Amsterdam, Dublin, Florence and Venice -- and also expanded the feature to over 500 iconic landmarks around the world

Google adds three new updates to Maps for travellers. Details here

Glanceable directions allow users to see their route progress without having to unlock their phone

Google rolling out new indicator in mapping platform 'Google Maps'

Tech giant Google is rolling out a new indicator in its mapping platform 'Google Maps' which will help users to prevent losing their pin

After announcing last year, Google starts 'Immersive View' feature in Maps

After announcing it nearly a year ago, Google has finally appeared to be rolling out the "Immersive View" feature more widely in Maps

Regulators now gear up to probe Google Maps in potential anti-trust case

After facing an intense scrutiny of its Search and advertising businesses, Google is reportedly facing another potential probe from the US Department of Justice (DoJ)

Apple updating ad, search features to separate OS from Google: Report

Earlier this month, Apple announced 'Business Connect' which allows companies to claim their legal location and interact with customers

Google adds phoneless navigation support in Maps on Wear OS smartwatches

Google has rolled out phoneless navigation support in Maps to Wear OS smartwatches

Google Maps' navigation feature on Wear OS now works without smartphone

If users have an LTE-enabled watch, or their watch is connected to the internet via WiFi, they can now enjoy having Maps on their wrist, the tech giant said in a support page