Google maps stories
Google launches age checks for young users in Singapore
Last month
#
data protection
#
surveillance
#
data privacy
Google has begun using AI-powered age checks in Singapore, tightening default safety settings for under-18s on Search, Play, Maps and YouTube.
ACTAI Asia Pacific Summit backs AI startups for sustainability
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
#
ai
#
clean technologies
#
google
The ACTAI Asia Pacific Summit on Pangulasian Island united tech leaders and investors to boost AI startups focused on sustainability and global challenges.
Google unveils new Gemini AI app features, launches paid plans
Thu, 22nd May 2025
#
genai
#
ai
#
agentic ai
Google has launched new features for its Gemini AI app, including free Gemini Live and advanced tools via paid plans priced at USD $19.99 and $249.99 monthly.
Sextortion scams surge with personal data to extort money
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
#
malware
#
crypto
#
blockchain
New Barracuda research reveals a surge in personalised sextortion attacks, where cybercriminals leverage victims' personal data for increased blackmail pressure.
Ascent One launches integrated platform to streamline educational tasks
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
#
risk & compliance
#
google
#
marketing
Ascent One unveils a game-changing multi-functional platform, merging education admissions, agent management, and marketing, promising to overhaul education sector procedures.
BenQ unveils new Google-certified interactive displays for education
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
#
google
#
benq
#
google drive
BenQ launches the Board Pro RP04 and the Board Master RM04, Google-certified interactive educational displays.
AR 'Live View' navigation is coming to Google Maps
Thu, 29th Aug 2019
#
ar, vr & metaverse
#
google
#
google maps
Live View will allow those travelling on foot around cities to navigate streets a little easier with turn-by-turn navigation.
Google puts Mario on the map
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
google
Google partners with Nintendo to bring Mario to Google Maps for a week as part of a birthday celebration, turning navigation arrows into the iconic plumber.
Exclusive interview: Nearmap on competing with Google Maps
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
#
iot
#
google
#
cloud services
Cloud technology has the ability to break down borders, whether that be the four walls of an office, or geographical borders separating countries.
Google adds weather to Google Maps
Fri, 19th Aug 2011
#
google
#
google maps
#
partners
Google Maps now features live weather updates, including global forecasts and temperatures, in partnership with weather.com and US Naval Research Lab.
PHILIPS VENT MOUNT FOR IPHONE
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
#
google
#
apple
#
noel leeming
Philips releases a GBP £39.95 vent mount for iPhones, offering hands-free GPS access with 360-degree swivel, available at major retailers like Harvey Norman.
Monopoly game gets swamped
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
#
datacentre infrastructure
#
google
#
google maps
Hasbro, makers of the Monopoly board game, were taken by surprise when they launched a realworld, online version of the game.
Google your family tree - Book Review
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
#
edutech
#
google
#
yahoo
Google Your Family Tree offers guidance to novice and seasoned genealogists, detailing how to leverage Google's tools for ancestral research.