I stumbled across Google Maps' Area 51 Easter egg by accident while searching for unusual locations online. When you hover over the restricted military base in Nevada, a small UFO icon appears instead ...

If you want more privacy, hiding your home from Google Street View is a simple step you can take. Just keep in mind that once ...

Finally, we’re seeing a new look for the app’s search interface. So far, Maps gets you started with a search by pulling up all your recent activity, in case you wanted to repeat a recent destination.

Did you know that the little yellow fella you drag in Google Maps Street View is called Pegman? It's not the most practical tip, but you'll find the ones below useful. You can change many Google Maps ...

As homeowners invest in high-end locks, alarm systems and surveillance cameras to safeguard their properties, some law enforcement officials say there’s one overlooked measure that could help ward off ...

Google Maps isn’t just for directions. Use these tips to find EV chargers, remember parking spots, hail cabs, and more.

In Street View mode, you can see 360-degree images of Ollivanders Wand Shop. — -- The shops of Diagon Alley from Harry Potter are now on Google Maps' Street View. It's no Marauder's Map, but ...

While you can use Street View to navigate by driving or cycling ... and bicycling navigation are unavailable. To download a Google Maps area or point offline, search for the place on the app. Tap the ...

A driver whose job was to roam across a Finnish city to capture data for Google Maps has allegedly entered private yards and ...

To blur your home on Google Street View, visit Google Maps, enter your address, open Street View, click “Report a Problem”, select “My Home”, provide details, and submit. Google will review your ...

In lieu of engineers that morning, scrums of reporters buzzed around the garage as Google vice presidents announced how the company’s artificial intelligence system Gemini is integrating into Maps, so ...

Two friends spotted an opportunity to do something wild, and have now been immortalized on Google Street View, with thousands joining in on the fun. Liz Aldridge, 56, and her friend Tina Sheppard, 63, ...