Google Maps is one of the widely-used navigation app in the world. A reason is that it offers a plethora of features and Google routinely adds new ones to make it better. Keeping in mind that the summer travel season is around the corner, Google has rolled out three new features to Maps. Not just … Read more
In January 2023, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), had issued an exhaustive document, running into 469 pages, relating to fee proposal hikes across a wide spectrum, including H-1B visas. If the rule is enacted as has been proposed in January 2023, the costs for US employers who sponsor immigration employees will increase. Since … Read more
A plaque on the exterior of Dr. Albert Abrams’ former home in San Francisco’s Pacific Heights. Douglas Zimmerman/SFGATE It’s impossible to count the number of lies Dr. Albert Abrams told while defrauding patients, seducing celebrities and brainwashing a cult of medical professionals. But there is one misleading message that remains today, in front of the … Read more
Elizabeth Laraki, the Google Maps UX Design Lead from 2007 to 2009, shared the story on X about how Google Maps was able to overcome the street name problem in India and become a dominant player in the country. Laraki’s LinkedIn profile states that she led the global design team for Google Maps (across US, … Read more
Google Maps is not just for navigation; it also helps you book hotels and flights. To find and book a hotel, open Google Maps, sea… Read More Google Maps is not just for navigation; it also helps you book hotels and flights. To find and book a hotel, open Google Maps, search for your destination, … Read more
Google Maps in India was a tough venture that was eventually rolled out successfully, but as with most things in the country, it required quite a bit of jugaad to get it into place. And no, we are not referring to the technology available, which at that time was the latest available. So, what did … Read more
Can’t come to Washington? Couldn’t get a ticket to tour the White House? Don’t worry. The White House, Google Maps and Google Arts & Culture launched a new virtual tour of the famous mansion on Friday, which is also National Civics Day. With a computer or smartphone, users will be able to spend time zooming … Read more
Following up on the Apple launch event last week, the past seven days have been relatively quieter when it comes to developments in the tech sphere. However, a massive Xbox leak, iPhone 15 going on sale, and X (formerly Twitter) rumoured to be taking the fully paid route, kept technophiles agog with buzz. Take a … Read more
Navigating your way through an airport, even for a trip you’re excited to take, nearly always feels like a chore. But I have found that if you have the right tools ready to use, you can actually make the whole experience much more tolerable. Here are some of my favorite travel apps to try out … Read more
Apple versus Google has been a long-drawn battle. The two technology giants have been competing to provide the best smartphone operating systems in the market. While both companies have been neck to neck in most cases, Google, in the past few years, has taken a major leap with its navigation software, Google Maps. Despite Apple … Read more