Google Maps vs. Waze: I've driven with the two best navigation apps, and one is much better

Rivian (RIVN) is tightening its relationship with Google (GOOG, GOOGL), leaving Apple (AAPL) and CarPlay out in the cold. Rivian said today that it is incorporating Google Maps natively into its infotainment system, meaning Google routing, time of arrival ...

Google may once again be getting ready to upgrade Gemini Live's capabilities. The AI assistant can already see everything you see thanks to Gemini Live's camera sharing. Furthermore, Gemini can even guide you through the world, if you let it. Now ...

Personalized Gmail drafting: Gmail's Gemini AI can now mimic a user's email tone and style by analyzing past messages, reducing editing time and improving personalization. Smarter Google Maps: Gemini in Maps offers conversational trip planning, multi-stop ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Google Maps introduces Ask Maps for AI-powered search and weather alerts. Other updates feature improved navigation detail and weather reporting while maintaining core features.

The Rabbit r1 is a mobile gadget that can perform in-app actions for you. No other AI product can do that, at least for now. But I'm certain iPhones and Android devices will get similar AI capabilities in the not-too-distant future. It'll happen slowly ...

The battle in the navigation space keeps getting fiercer, not only because new players have joined the industry but also as a result of the existing companies investing big in new-generation features. Google's efforts to expand beyond the mobile screen ...