https://blog.google/products/maps/News and notes by the Google Earth and Maps team.en-usWed, 28 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0000https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Maps_Pin_FullColor.max-80x80.format-webp.webphttps://blog.google/products/maps/https://blog.google/products/maps/google-ai-tools-travel-vacation/Illustration of two people; one is wearing a backpack and the other is holding up a phone to take a selfie. Various Google product icons are in the abstract background in shades of blue.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/AI_tools_Vacation.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Learn more about AI tools from Google for exploring while you travel.Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/maps/google-ai-tools-travel-vacation/SearchGeminiMapsPhotosarticleLearn more about AI tools from Google for exploring while you travel.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/maps/google-ai-tools-travel-vacation/Molly McHugh-JohnsonThe Keywordhttps://blog.google/products/search/paris-paralympic-games-google-features/An illustrated collage showing Google products<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Get_Ready_Olympics_v3_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Keep up with the 2024 Paralympics across Search, Maps, YouTube, Google TV and more.Wed, 28 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/search/paris-paralympic-games-google-features/SearchWazeGoogle TVYouTubeGoogle PayGoogle PlayMapsarticleKeep up with the 2024 Paralympics across Search, Maps, YouTube, Google TV and more.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/search/paris-paralympic-games-google-features/Keyword Teamhttps://blog.google/products/maps/maps-waze-new-features-information-on-the-go/Still image of car on road with Google Maps and Waze branded pins<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/maps_banner-1_JR-update.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">See new updates from Maps and Waze to help you stay informed on the goWed, 31 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/maps/maps-waze-new-features-information-on-the-go/WazeMapsarticleSee new updates from Maps and Waze to help you stay informed on the goGooglehttps://blog.google/products/maps/maps-waze-new-features-information-on-the-go/Asaf BarzilayWazeAmanda Leicht Moorehttps://blog.google/products/maps/immersive-ar-content-google-maps-paris/A woman is standing in front of the Eiffel Tower with a phone. Extra structure is built onto the Eiffel Tower and a copy box is on the left hand side.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Thumbnail_2.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google Maps now offers AR content at historical Parisian landmarks with Google Arts & Culture and Ubisoft.Tue, 30 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/maps/immersive-ar-content-google-maps-paris/MapsGoogle AR & VRarticleGoogle Maps now offers AR content at historical Parisian landmarks with Google Arts & Culture and Ubisoft.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/maps/immersive-ar-content-google-maps-paris/Jenny Sunhttps://blog.google/products/search/paris-olympic-games-google-features/An illustrated collage showing Google products<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Get-Ready-for-Olympics_Update.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Keep up with the 2024 Olympics across Search, Maps, Gemini, YouTube, Google TV and more.Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/search/paris-olympic-games-google-features/SearchWazeGoogle TVYouTubeGoogle PayGeminiGoogle PlayMapsarticleKeep up with the 2024 Olympics across Search, Maps, Gemini, YouTube, Google TV and more.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/search/paris-olympic-games-google-features/Keyword Teamhttps://blog.google/inside-google/company-announcements/google-nbcu-team-usa-partnership-paris-games/Victor Montalvo standing in a studio looking at his phone wearing blue sweatshirt that says Team USA<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Olympics_Keyword_Victor_2096x11.max-600x600.format-webp_enQtZqk.webp">We’re partnering with Team USA and NBCUniversal to showcase our features in NBCU’s coverage of the Olympics and Paralympics.Thu, 18 Jul 2024 13:30:00 +0000https://blog.google/inside-google/company-announcements/google-nbcu-team-usa-partnership-paris-games/SearchCompany announcementsGeminiAIMapsarticleWe’re partnering with Team USA and NBCUniversal to showcase our features in NBCU’s coverage of the Olympics and Paralympics.Googlehttps://blog.google/inside-google/company-announcements/google-nbcu-team-usa-partnership-paris-games/Marvin ChowMarketinghttps://blog.google/products/maps/google-ai-summer-travel-planning/Illustration of a woman using a laptop. Behind her is a collage of abstract representations of a smartphone, internet browser, search bar all featuring images of vacations.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/AI_Tools_Plan_Summer_Trip.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Use Google AI technology — like Immersive View, Google Lens and more — as you prep and plan for your next vacation.Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/maps/google-ai-summer-travel-planning/SearchGoogle WorkspaceMapsarticleUse Google AI technology — like Immersive View, Google Lens and more — as you prep and plan for your next vacation.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/maps/google-ai-summer-travel-planning/Molly McHugh-JohnsonThe Keywordhttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/global-fishing-watch-ai-data-human-activity-map/A rotating, multi-colored globe is shown.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/HeroThumb.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Global Fishing Watch is releasing AI-powered datasets that map global ocean infrastructure and vessels not broadcasting on public systems.Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/global-fishing-watch-ai-data-human-activity-map/MapsSustainabilityarticleGlobal Fishing Watch is releasing AI-powered datasets that map global ocean infrastructure and vessels not broadcasting on public systems.Googlehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/global-fishing-watch-ai-data-human-activity-map/Brian SullivanGeo Sustainabilityhttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/accessibility/ai-accessibility-update-gaad-2024/Three phones are side by side showcasing Project Relate, Sound Notifications, and Lookout describing an image<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GAAD_keybanner_C_v05.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">For Global Accessibility Awareness Day, here’s new updates to our accessibility products.Thu, 16 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/accessibility/ai-accessibility-update-gaad-2024/AccessibilityAndroidMapsAIarticleFor Global Accessibility Awareness Day, here’s new updates to our accessibility products.Googlehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/accessibility/ai-accessibility-update-gaad-2024/Eve Anderssonhttps://blog.google/products/maps/google-ai-tools-outdoors/Illustration of a garden and flowers. There are icons inside the flower shapes: One showing a Google Maps location pin, another a star icon for Gemini, and a Google Photos camera icon.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/AI_get_outside_more.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Learn more about Google's AI-powered tools that can help you explore the outdoors more.Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/maps/google-ai-tools-outdoors/Pixel BudsGeminiGoogle LensMapsarticleLearn more about Google's AI-powered tools that can help you explore the outdoors more.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/maps/google-ai-tools-outdoors/Molly McHugh-JohnsonThe Keywordhttps://blog.google/products/search/find-more-sustainable-ways-to-get-around-with-new-maps-and-search-updates/Illustration of a public bus on a street, with a train in the background and plane flying overhead. Bubbles of text show the phrases "Search trains" and "Climate Friendly"<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Sustainable_Travel-_hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re introducing updates in Maps and Search that help people find information on lower-carbon travel alternatives.Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/search/find-more-sustainable-ways-to-get-around-with-new-maps-and-search-updates/SearchMapsSustainabilityarticleWe’re introducing updates in Maps and Search that help people find information on lower-carbon travel alternatives.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/search/find-more-sustainable-ways-to-get-around-with-new-maps-and-search-updates/James Byershttps://blog.google/products/maps/new-ways-to-power-up-your-electric-vehicle-adventures-with-google-maps/A cartoon shows a car driving, with images of the Google Maps pin, and two icons symbolizing electric charging.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/EVCharging_3.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">New ways to find EV charging stations in Google Maps: AI summaries of charging station locations, showing nearby chargers and more.Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/maps/new-ways-to-power-up-your-electric-vehicle-adventures-with-google-maps/SustainabilityMapsarticleNew ways to find EV charging stations in Google Maps: AI summaries of charging station locations, showing nearby chargers and more.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/maps/new-ways-to-power-up-your-electric-vehicle-adventures-with-google-maps/Andrew Fosterhttps://blog.google/products/search/google-summer-travel-tips-2024/Illustration showing photos of a t-shirt, mountains and a beach<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/summer_travel_hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re sharing a few helpful tools from Search, Maps and Shopping ahead of the summer travel season.Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/search/google-summer-travel-tips-2024/SearchTranslateShoppingGoogle LensMapsarticleWe’re sharing a few helpful tools from Search, Maps and Shopping ahead of the summer travel season.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/search/google-summer-travel-tips-2024/Emmanuel MarotSearchhttps://blog.google/products/maps/google-maps-updates-summer-travel-2024/A photo of a hand holding up a phone with Google Maps open. The screen shows the top of a trending restaurant list in Brooklyn, NY.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/unnamed-1_GivPtYU.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Our new updates will help you discover and customize lists, and learn about where to go when you’re on the go.Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/maps/google-maps-updates-summer-travel-2024/MapsarticleOur new updates will help you discover and customize lists, and learn about where to go when you’re on the go.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/maps/google-maps-updates-summer-travel-2024/Andrew DuchiGoogle Mapshttps://blog.google/products/maps/google-street-view-kazakhstan/Khan Shatyr is a transparent tent-shaped Entertainment Center<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Hero_Option2.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Travel down the Silk Road and explore the intersection of history and innovation using Street View in Kazakhstan.Mon, 25 Mar 2024 22:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/maps/google-street-view-kazakhstan/MapsarticleTravel down the Silk Road and explore the intersection of history and innovation using Street View in Kazakhstan.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/maps/google-street-view-kazakhstan/Songran Janghttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/how-satellites-algorithms-and-ai-can-help-map-and-trace-methane-sources/MethaneSAT will collect new satellite data, revealing a comprehensive view of methane emissions around the world.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/MethaneSAT_Pentagram_colors_hig.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re partnering with the Environmental Defense Fund to identify global methane leaks and emissions with satellites, algorithms and AI.Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/how-satellites-algorithms-and-ai-can-help-map-and-trace-methane-sources/MapsSustainabilityarticleWe’re partnering with the Environmental Defense Fund to identify global methane leaks and emissions with satellites, algorithms and AI.Googlehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/how-satellites-algorithms-and-ai-can-help-map-and-trace-methane-sources/Yael MaguireGeo Developer & SustainabilityGooglehttps://blog.google/products/maps/how-machine-learning-keeps-contributed-content-helpful/An illustration of people on a street reviewing different businesses<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/UGC_Enforcement_Update_Visual_.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Learn about our 2023 progress to keep contributed content helpful, including a new machine learning algorithm that catches more fake reviews.Tue, 13 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/maps/how-machine-learning-keeps-contributed-content-helpful/MapsMaps 101articleLearn about our 2023 progress to keep contributed content helpful, including a new machine learning algorithm that catches more fake reviews.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/maps/how-machine-learning-keeps-contributed-content-helpful/Dan PritchettGoogle Mapshttps://blog.google/products/maps/google-maps-generative-ai-local-guides/An illustration shows two women in front of a retail store facade holding shopping bags and coffee. Next to them is a large phone illustrating Google Maps new generative AI exerience.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/0-1_VGViYLS.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re incorporating generative AI in Maps, to help you discover things to do. Select U.S. Local Guides begin testing the feature this week.Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/maps/google-maps-generative-ai-local-guides/MapsAIarticleWe’re incorporating generative AI in Maps, to help you discover things to do. Select U.S. Local Guides begin testing the feature this week.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/maps/google-maps-generative-ai-local-guides/Miriam Danielhttps://blog.google/products/fitbit/fitbit-charge-6-overview/An illustrated image of an arm with a Fitbit Charge 6 on the wrist. In the background there are green rolling hills and a collage of activities like cycling, running, as well as screens displaying various charts and graphs reporting workout results.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/010424_Fitbit-Week-of-Exercise_.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">I wore my Fitbit Charge 6 everywhere for a week from the gym to my favorite outdoor running routes. Here's how Fitbit helped me take my health and fitness to the next le…Wed, 24 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/fitbit/fitbit-charge-6-overview/FitbitMapsarticleI wore my Fitbit Charge 6 everywhere for a week from the gym to my favorite outdoor running routes. Here's how Fitbit helped me take my health and fitness to the next level.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/fitbit/fitbit-charge-6-overview/Mike DarlingThe Keywordhttps://blog.google/products/android/android-auto-new-features-ces24/image of a tire patterned bugdroid next to three still images of the Android Auto EV routing feature, a digital car key, and Google Chrome Browser on an infortainment screen.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/010924_AndroidAuto_Hero-6.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">The latest navigation, apps and entertainment updates for Android Auto and cars with Google built-in announced at CES 2024.Tue, 09 Jan 2024 18:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/android/android-auto-new-features-ces24/AndroidMapsGoogle PlayChromearticleThe latest navigation, apps and entertainment updates for Android Auto and cars with Google built-in announced at CES 2024.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/android/android-auto-new-features-ces24/Guemmy KimAndroid for Cars