Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...

Why Google Maps keeps taking you the long way around.

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...

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

The Google Maps UI has largely been unchanged for the past several years, but that’s now changing with pretty significant redesigns across key surfaces, including when searching for directions. For ...

From plotting routes to revealing traffic light locations, these free navigation services continue to evolve with new features. But which is tops? I tested both map apps and found a clear winner.

Google Maps is sprucing up its app, and one of the new looks is an eco-friendly route option. And no, that doesn't just mean biking or e-scooting somewhere. Taking into consideration road conditions ...

Google Maps and Apple Maps both offer strong navigation tools, but their strengths differ when it comes to driving, walking, privacy, and real-time data.

The navigation app is getting better at providing transit directions. And it’s becoming more like a social platform. The navigation app is getting better at providing transit directions. And it’s ...