Last month, Google quietly killed off Google Sky Maps. But there’s still another way to virtually explore most of the solar system a la Google Maps: it’s called Google Maps in Space. Google Maps in ...

Some Google Maps users can now access more ways to customize their car's icon while using the app. As it stands, Google Maps only lets you choose one of four icons: an arrow, a red car, a yellow SUV, ...

The World Health Organization has declared that an outbreak of Ebola in Central Africa is a public health emergency. Health officials are racing to trace contacts as the count of suspected cases rises ...

Burmese pythons are an invasive species in Florida, primarily established in the Everglades and South Florida. These snakes have drastically reduced native mammal populations, including raccoons, ...

Exclusive: The 2025 SXSW hit comes to theaters in May courtesy of Oscilloscope Laboratories. Sometimes, all you want from a documentary is a glimpse at something you’ve never seen before. On that ...

Just a few days after the “big” Google Maps received its gradient icon redesign, Google Maps Go has followed suit. For those unaware, Google Maps Go is effectively a lightweight wrapper for the Maps ...

Google Maps has officially started rolling out a redesigned gradient icon across both Android and iOS devices. While the iconic pin shape remains, the software maker has refined its proportions for a ...

Google Maps’ new icon is now present in the app’s latest beta build. The icon retains the four core colors used by Google apps, but uses severe blur to blend them together. There are other minor ...

Google Maps wants to close its gaps. One of the biggest in the search giant’s navigation app is South Korea. Nearly two decades after the service launched, even basic walking or driving directions ...

Google Maps may soon allow drivers to change their Driving Avatar Icon directly within Android Auto. A code found in version 16.2 suggests upcoming customization support. If true, this could reduce ...

Michelle is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor, and has been reviewing games, laptops, phones, and more for over 10 years. She is based in New York City and holds a master's degree from NYU. February ...