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Updates to Google Maps and Search make it easier to plan your next outing

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Updates to Google Maps and Search make it easier to plan your next outing

Google is introducing updates to make trip planning easier. Google Maps will show users recommendations for places to eat and visit in over 40 cities in the US and Canada. Additionally, Google Search will provide sample trip itineraries and can now translate text on the screen. These updates aim to reduce the stress of planning trips by offering curated recommendations and convenient translation features.

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Google Maps will soon locate nearest EV charging stations for you: Here's how

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Google Maps will soon locate nearest EV charging stations for you: Here's how

Google Maps and Search are introducing new features to assist electric vehicle (EV) drivers in finding and accessing charging stations. The updates include AI-powered summaries that provide detailed directions to charging stations based on user reviews, real-time information on charging port availability and speed, suggestions for charging locations during multi-stop trips, and an EV filter on Google's travel website to find hotels with onsite charging facilities. With these enhancements, Google aims to offer comprehensive support to EV owners, making it easier for them to plan road trips and find charging options.

Google wants to use generative AI to build travel itineraries for your vacations

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Google wants to use generative AI to build travel itineraries for your vacations

Google is introducing new travel updates to its Search Generative Experience (SGE) that allow users to build travel itineraries and trip ideas using AI. Currently available only to those enrolled in Search Labs, the feature provides sample itineraries for users' requested trips, including attractions, restaurants, and flight and hotel options. Itineraries can be exported to Gmail, Docs, or Maps. Google's move into the travel planning space aims to gather data about travel purchasing intent and user interest in such services. Additionally, Google Maps now offers curated lists of recommendations from publishers and other users in select cities, making it easier for users to discover places to go.

WhatsApp rolling out channel alerts, search messages by date features on Android

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

WhatsApp rolling out channel alerts, search messages by date features on Android

WhatsApp is rolling out new features on Android, including channel alerts and the ability to search messages by date. These updates aim to improve the user experience and make it easier for users to stay informed and organized within the app.

Gemini is about to slide into your DMs

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Gemini is about to slide into your DMs

Google has announced a series of updates for Android and apps. The new updates include the ability to chat with Google's chatbot, Gemini, directly within the Google Messages app. Android Auto will now provide text and chat summaries, as well as suggest replies and actions. Additionally, there are new accessibility features for visually impaired individuals, such as screen reader enhancements in Google Maps and AI-generated descriptions for images in Lookout. Other updates include an easier way to switch output devices when using Spotify on Android and support for handwritten annotations in Google Docs.

Google unveils Android updates: New features for accessibility, music and web

Livemint

Livemint · 10m ago

Google unveils Android updates: New features for accessibility, music and web

Google has announced updates to its Android platform, focusing on accessibility enhancements through the TalkBack feature. TalkBack now provides more detailed audio descriptions for digital images using Google's Gemini models. Other updates include Circle to Search, enabling music identification without switching apps, a Chrome Read Aloud feature for web page reading, expanded Earthquake Alerts covering all U.S. states and territories, and offline maps for Wear OS smartwatches. These updates aim to improve user experience on Android devices.

Google search monopoly US case remedies to come by December

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

Google search monopoly US case remedies to come by December

The U.S. Department of Justice is set to provide a plan in December for Google to address antitrust concerns after a judge determined the company had illegally monopolized the online search market. The proposed remedy is expected to consider Google's integration of artificial intelligence into search and may involve divesting certain business units or ending payments to ensure its search engine remains the default on devices. Google intends to appeal the ruling, and Microsoft and OpenAI may be consulted for a counter-argument on AI search. U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta aims to make a ruling by August next year.

Google to tweak search results to comply with EU tech rules

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Google to tweak search results to comply with EU tech rules

Google will make adjustments to its search results to give comparison sites more prominence, in compliance with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) by March 7. The DMA requires Google to treat rival services and products equally in search rankings and allow business users to access their generated data. Google plans to introduce dedicated units with links to comparison sites and query shortcuts at the top of search pages. This move may impact revenues of some companies and result in the removal of certain features from the search page. Google also plans to allow easier switching of default search engines and the transfer of data to third-party apps.

Threads is finally testing a recent filter for search results

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Threads is finally testing a recent filter for search results

Instagram's Threads social network is testing a "Recent" filter for search results to prioritize real-time updates. The feature is currently being tested by a small number of users and aims to make it easier to find relevant search results in real-time. The test user reported that the "Recent" filter is not strictly chronological but provides better visibility for the latest posts compared to the existing "Top" filter. Previously, Instagram accidentally introduced a similar feature, but it was only available to a limited number of users. The lack of a real-time search feature in Threads was initially attributed to potential safety concerns.

Google Maps can provide real-time alerts about fogs and floods on your route

Livemint

Livemint · 9m ago

Google Maps can provide real-time alerts about fogs and floods on your route

- Google introduces Gemini Live Conversations model in Hindi and 8 other Indian languages. - Google Maps now provides real-time alerts about low visibility areas and flooded areas. - Google Maps uses AI-powered Gemini AI to help users explore and rate places of interest. - Google Maps allows users to search for specific items and experiences, leveraging Gemini-powered image recognition algorithms. - AI Overviews feature is now available in Telugu, Tamil, Bengali, and Marathi languages in addition to English and Hindi.

Google partners with ElectricPe to bring EV charging stations to Google Maps in India

Entrackr

Entrackr · 11m ago

Google partners with ElectricPe to bring EV charging stations to Google Maps in India

Search giant Google has partnered with Indian startup ElectricPe toenhance the EV charging experience. This collaboration will allow Google Maps users across India to view the availability and status of charging points in real-time, enabling better journey planning and reducing range anxiety. This feature will be live on both Google Maps and Google Search and it will be expanded to other regions. EV charging aggregation platform ElectricPe has raised $8.29 million till to date from Blume Ventures and others. Co- founded in May 2021 by Avinash Sharma and Raghav Rohila, ElectricPe connects users to charging points across India. Using its app, users can scan the QR code and charge their vehicles, and complete the payment as well. The company had partnered with Hero Electric to set up charging points in apartments, commercial complexes and other establishments across India. The Bengaluru-based company claims that it operates over 25,000 public chargers in Bengaluru, making it the largest network in the city. According to market research, India is projected to have over 5 million public charging stations by 2030. Recently,Google announced that it slashed the pricing of Google Maps platform for developers in India by as much as 70% from August 1. The steep slash in pricing follows Aggarwal’s appeal to Indian startups to use local alternatives such as Ola Maps.

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