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Google Maps unveils generative AI and 3D navigation overhaul

Google has launched its biggest Google Maps update in over a decade, adding generative AI tools for enterprises, a conversational 'Ask Maps' assistant, and immersive 3D navigation. The upgrades aim to ...
The Next Web

Google just launched its agentic enterprise play, and it runs from chip to inbox

Google launches AI agent suite at Cloud Next 2026 with Workspace Studio, A2A protocol at 150 orgs, and Project Mariner. The pitch: only Google owns the full stack.
Lifehacker

You Can Get Microsoft Visual Studio Pro for Just $28 Right Now

Pradershika Sharma is a tech deals writer for Lifehacker. She has a Master’s degree in English Literature, a B.Ed., and a TESOL certification. She has been writing professionally since 2018, creating ...
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Google's new AI Studio is a game-changer for vibe coding

In three months, I've vibe-coded multiple platforms, but always ran into problems with one key feature. Google's new AI ...
InfoWorld

Visual Studio Code 1.115 introduces VS Code Agents app

Preview of new companion app allows developers to run multiple agent sessions in parallel across multiple repos and iterate on human and agent reviews. Visual Studio Code 1.115, the latest release of ...
marktechpost

How to Combine Google Search, Google Maps, and Custom Functions in a Single Gemini API Call With Context Circulation, Parallel Tool IDs, and Multi-Step Agentic Chains

In this tutorial, we explore the latest Gemini API tooling updates Google announced in March 2026, specifically the ability to combine built-in tools like Google Search and Google Maps with custom ...
Carscoops

Google Maps Now Plans EV Charging Stops Automatically, But Not For Every Car

Electric vehicle owners are in for a treat as Google Maps is bringing new trip planning features to more than 350 vehicles with Android Auto. This promises to make long-distance trips less stressful ...
Android Authority

Your Google Maps cycling trips are about to get a visual upgrade

Google Maps is working on navigation avatars (Navatars) specifically for the Bicycling mode. The feature was spotted in version 26.11.06, and the Bicycle navigation avatar will appear in the “Your ...
The Next Web

Google’s biggest Maps update in a decade puts Gemini in the passenger seat

Ask Maps lets users query the world in natural language. Immersive Navigation rebuilds directions in 3D. Together, they mark the most significant overhaul of Google Maps since Street View. The ...
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 ...
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 ...
Wired

Google Maps Gets Chatty With a New Gemini-Powered Interface

“Ask Maps,” rolling out today to Google Maps on mobile, lets you ask Gemini questions about locations and even to plan trips on your behalf. Ask Maps is first coming to Google Maps users in the US and ...