Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features. Google Maps is the only navigation service I ...

Google updated its JavaScript SEO best practices document with a new section on how to set the canonial URL when using JavaScript. Google wrote, "The best way to set the canonical URL is to use HTML, ...

Google is testing a new “Expressive Calling” feature in the Phone by Google app that lets callers label a call as urgent, alerting the recipient with a clear message and special handling even during ...

Keep your hands on the wheel while chatting with Gemini about your route and destination -- or have it handle your to-do list. Abrar's interests include phones, streaming, autonomous vehicles, ...

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Sometimes you need someone to answer right away. Maybe you are locked out. Maybe those concert tickets are about to go on sale. Android users are about to get a helpful upgrade that gives their calls ...

Google’s new Data Manager API gives advertisers a simpler, centralized way to feed first-party data into its AI systems. Google is rolling out a new Data Manager API that lets you plug first-party ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. I don’t know if this new Google Search feature will be welcomed by local businesses who are often ...

Google today announced several new features that are coming to the Google Maps app, including Gemini-powered tips, trending places, and estimates on EV charger availability. When searching for places ...

Google is rolling out native call recording to older Pixel phones that don’t have the AI-powered Call Notes feature. The feature is now available to the Pixel 6 series and later through the Google ...

Google Maps is getting a Gemini-powered upgrade. Beyond being able to chat hands-free with Gemini within Maps and receive directions based on popular landmarks, users can now create custom, ...

Google Maps is adding new AI features, including a builder agent and an MCP server — a tool that connects AI assistants to Google Maps’ technical documentation — to help developers and users create ...