I tried this hidden Google Maps trick in Android Auto; now every drive feels smarter

Android Auto already does the basics well. It shows my route, plays my music, reads my messages, and keeps the phone out of ...

Google Maps Prepares to Place Restaurant Orders Instead of Just Guiding You

A Google Maps leak reveals that the app may soon use Gemini AI to place restaurant and takeout orders on your behalf.
TalkAndroid

Is Google Maps Draining Your Battery Without You Knowing? Here’s How to Stop It for Good

If you’ve checked your battery usage stats, you might have seen Google Maps near the top, beating out apps you use daily, ...
Search Engine Land

Google Ads API v24.2 adds AI transparency, stronger security and new reporting

API v24.2 introduces AI visibility tools, stronger security controls and new PMax reporting features for advertisers and developers. Google has released Google Ads API v24.2, an update that introduces ...
Tech Times

Figma Config 2026: Code Layers Challenge Cursor as GPU Shaders Hit Paid Plans

Figma Config 2026 closed Thursday with Code Layers for GitHub-linked canvas editing, Figma Motion in open beta with CSS and ...
Tech Times

Gemini Computer Use Baked Into Gemini 3.5 Flash: Screen Control Now Pairs With Search and Maps

Gemini computer use is now native in Gemini 3.5 Flash, letting agents control browsers, apps, and mobile screens alongside ...

The Accessibility Tree Is How AI Agents Read Your Site & It’s Breaking

The accessibility tree decides whether an AI agent can read and act on your page. The 2026 data says the web is getting ...

Cequence Launches Intent Graph And Biometric Check For AI Agents And Bot Traffic

Cequence Launches Intent Graph And Biometric Check For AI Agents And Bot Traffic. As MCP and agentic commerce go live, new ...

40+ hidden Google Maps settings that every user should be taking advantage of

40+ hidden Google Maps settings that every user should be taking advantage of ...

I let Claude audit my messy Home Assistant setup, and it was a massive wake-up call

I gave Claude access to my Home Assistant. It helped me audit, debug, and improve my smart home better than I ever could have.
Forbes

Anthropic Buys The SDK Pipeline OpenAI And Gemini Depend On

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Anthropic acquired Stainless on May 18, the New York startup whose compiler generates the ...
GitHub

Google Maps Card for Home Assistant

NEW (v5.0.2): Map-based route info bar, clickable route polylines, fullscreen panel overlay, active shortcut highlighting, and theme-consistent button colors v5.0.0: Docked travel panel with real-time ...