Google Cloud Next 2026 Bets The Agentic Enterprise On Specialized Silicon

Google Cloud Next 2026 unveiled split TPU 8t and 8i chips, an Agentic Data Cloud and a $185 billion capex bet that the ...
InfoQ

Google ADK for Java 1.0 Introduces New App and Plugin Architecture, External Tools Support, and More

Google's Agent Development Kit for Java reached 1.0, introducing integrations with new external tools, a new app and plugin ...
Droid Life

Google Maps Gets Full EV Trip Planning

Google Maps EV trip planning is finally here. For many EV owners, Google Maps has always been a great around-town navigation service, but for road tripping, it’s almost never the choice. Why? Because ...
Android

Google Maps Tests Dedicated Location Sharing Button on Android

Google Maps is testing a dedicated location sharing button on Android to simplify the process. The new floating icon lets users share their location instantly, skipping multiple steps. Google is also ...
MacRumors

Google Maps Adds Gemini AI-Powered 'Ask Maps' Feature and 3D Immersive Navigation

Google today added Gemini AI to Google Maps, enabling a new Ask Maps feature. Gemini in maps can answer complex, real-world questions that Google says "a map could never answer before." There is a new ...
CNBC

Google brings more AI to navigation with 'Ask Maps' feature that lets users ask complex questions

Google is launching a new chatbot feature called "Ask Maps" inside its popular maps app. The company is tapping its Gemini AI technology to answer complex navigation questions. Google is adding more ...
The Verge

You can now ask Google Maps ‘complex, real-world questions’ — and Gemini will answer

‘Where’s the closest public bathroom that’s not completely disgusting’ is going to get asked a lot in my household. ‘Where’s the closest public bathroom that’s not completely disgusting’ is going to ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Google Maps Offers Chat Search With ‘Ask Maps’ AI Feature

Alphabet Inc. is making one of the biggest changes to Google Maps in over a decade, with an “Ask Maps” feature that will allow users to interact with the product like a chatbot. That means Maps will ...
Carscoops

Google Maps Biggest Update In A Decade Looks Great And Can Even Plan Trips

Google Maps is getting its biggest update in over a decade as the company is rolling out a new driving experience known as “Immersive Navigation.” It ushers in a new era with a fresh look and useful ...
Mashable

Google Maps receives major upgrade with 3D redesign, AI feature

AI features and a brand new way to view Google Maps are currently rolling out in the app for its biggest upgrade in a decade. Credit: Google Maps Google Maps just got a major upgrade. A really major ...
Android Authority

Navigation in Google Maps is getting its biggest, most powerful makeover ever

Google Maps is picking up new Immersive Navigation and Ask Maps tools. Immersive Navigation is 3D, responsive view that guides you with precision to your destination. Ask Maps taps into Gemini to ...