41 hidden Google Maps settings and features every power user should know

I open Google Maps almost every day to get from point A to point B, find a restaurant, or check traffic before even leaving the house. But that approach barely scratches the surfa ...

Previously harmless Google API keys now expose Gemini AI data

Google API keys for services like Maps embedded in accessible client-side code could be used to authenticate to the Gemini AI ...
Cybernews

Hackers can exploit thousands of exposed Google API keys to access Gemini and steal data

Exposed Google API keys previously not considered secrets can now inadvertently grant attackers access to sensitive Gemini API endpoints.
InfoWorld

The browser is your database: Local-first comes of age

The thick client is making a comeback. Here’s how next-generation local databases like PGlite and RxDB are bringing ...
PC Magazine

Navigate Smarter: 25 Google Maps Secrets I Swear By When Traveling

Google Maps has changed how we navigate the world. Its desktop and mobile navigation apps have become more than just a way to get from point A to B via car, through public transportation, or on foot.
Android Authority

First look: Here's how Gemini will use Google Maps to become a chatty local guide

Google is working on a new Gemini feature that lets users attach a selected map area directly to their prompts. The Maps UI allows zooming, exploring the current area, and using precise locations for ...
Tom's Guide

Google Maps appears to be removing features if you're not logged in — and that's a huge mistake

AI I quit ChatGPT — here's how I moved everything to Claude and Gemini without losing my data (or my mind) Phones I use Android Auto and CarPlay practically every day — but here's the one thing I also ...
IEEE

Integrated Road Safety System for Real-Time Waterlogging Detection and Traffic Management Using Google Maps API

Abstract: Potholes, waterlogging, and possible electrical hazards have a significant impact on urban traffic safety, especially during the monsoon season. Road damage, traffic jams, car accidents, and ...