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Want to avoid crowded places? New Google Maps feature can help you

In a bid to help holiday shoppers, tech giant Google has launched new Google Maps features that includes Area Busyness and Directories.

Google takes down maps targeting hundreds of Thais accused of opposing king

Google took down two Google Maps documents on Monday that had listed the names and addresses of hundreds of Thai activists who were accused by royalists of opposing the monarchy

Slate of Google updates boost its smartwatch, work collaboration efforts

Alphabet Inc's Google on Tuesday unveiled updates across many services, including Maps, Photos and operating systems, as company showcases its role in a world that has become more digitally connected

Google Maps set to direct drivers to 'eco-friendly' routes based on traffic

Google, an Alphabet unit, said the feature would launch later this year in the US and eventually reach other countries as part of its commitment to help combat climate change through its services

Google Maps app to start directing drivers to 'eco-friendly' routes

Google, an Alphabet Inc unit, said the feature would launch later this year in the U.S. and eventually reach other countries as part of its commitment to help combat climate change through its service

Google rolls out dark mode for Maps, other features on Android

Google Maps is now getting a full-fledged dark mode on Android, the feature has been in testing since September 2020.

Isro, MapmyIndia join hands to take on Google's Maps, Earth products

The initiative aims to offer India's best and fully indigenous mapping portal and geospatial services

Google Maps improves discoverability in several Indian languages

Google Maps said it has incorporated an ensemble of learning models that automatically transliterate the names of points of interest (POIs) to 10 prominent local languages

Google lets people share photos with Street View via smartphones

Users can collect own Street View imagery and put it in the right place on Google Maps.

Mumbai residents can view coronavirus containment zones in Google Maps

Google launched a new feature in the Covid-19 layer on Maps that displays the demarcation of containment zones in Mumbai

Google Maps returns to Apple Watch after 3 years

Google Maps for Apple Watch is now available with the latest watch OS update, more than three years after the search giant pulled the app from the device for reasons still unknown

Google Maps to get a facelift with colourful detailing for visual appeal

The update will be available worldwide and will cover a variety of natural and man-made features

India lags peers in heading back to the workplace amid coronavirus

Analysis of Google data shows office visits have declined over the last month

Google to show more hotels with full refund policies in its search engine

"We recently introduced driving alerts to notify you about Covid-19 checkpoints and restrictions along your route in Google Maps," the tech giant said

Google adds icon in Maps to help people identify Black-owned businesses

The move, which comes amid a surge in online searches for Black-owned businesses, is part of the company's commitment to support underrepresented entrepreneurs

Facebook acquires Sweden's Mapillary for unknown sum to take on Google Maps

Facebook is building tools and technology to improve maps through a combination of machine learning, satellite imagery and partnerships with mapping communities.

COVID-19: This new Google Maps feature helps avoid crowds in public transit

Transit alerts are rolling out in Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, France, India, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom and the US

Meet architects of Aarogya Setu, the app meant to stem Covid-19 spread

Bibhu Ranjan Mishra on the tech wizards behind the mobile app that's meant to contain the spread of Covid-19

Covid-19 hinterland digest: Lockdown gives Punjab respite from drug menace

A newborn in Nagaur is infected by Covid-19 while an elephant breaks the lockdown in Jharkhand

Apple releases mobility data trends for authorities to curb Covid-19 spread

Apple 'Mobility Data Trends' is more like the Google's initiative that is now offering user location data via its Maps to help health officials spot movement across high-level categories of places