Currently neck and neck in the medal count at the Sochi Olympics, the above map of the United States and the Netherlands gives a stark comparison of the two countries’ actual geographic sizes.

Google Maps is testing a new position for the local listings when you click on a specific listing from the search results on the left hand side. The local listing is overlayed on top of the map, ...

A patent filed by Google shows that the company is interested in adding a real-time animated simulation of the conditions in specific areas and adding that feature to Maps. Image Credit: ...

Image overlays have consistently been one of the neatest features in Google Earth. The most common use of overlays is to show imagery that is more fresh than what can be found in Google Earth (such as ...

Since the start of this year, Google has added a number of useful resources about how to get around amid a pandemic. A new Google Maps layer now works to show COVID-19 case trends “in an area so you ...

Nate joined AP in 2019. He enjoys learning and writing about new tech while being slowly covered in cat hair. Google has been placing COVID-19 reminders, warnings, and information in many of its ...

Maps are all imperfect because they portray the globe in just two dimensions. Most maps, like the Mercator projection, distort the size or shape of land masses, which skews our perceptions of how big ...

Google Maps Live View uses augmented reality to overlay arrows, directions, and now landmarks over the real world to make navigating easier. The feature is getting a number of big updates today.

Google says it has disabled traffic monitoring following reports that Maps could reveal the movement of troops and civilians as Russian forces continue their assault on Ukraine. Share on Facebook ...

A Houston map from 1900 is practically swallowed up when placed over an image of the city's existing boundaries, easily fitting inside the 610 Loop. The comparison is part of Texas Hidden History, a ...