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News Weekly: Alphabet earnings soar, Bard picks up new tricks, and more

From the major tech giants announcing earnings, Google introducing Gen AI to maps, to Amazon losing a billion-dollar deal, News Weekly recaps some of the biggest happenings of the week.

Android Central

Google Maps could become smarter than ever thanks to generative AI

Google is adding generative AI to Google Maps to improve suggestions and deal with more complex queries. But for now, it’s only for a select few in the US.

TechRadar

Google says it’s not killing Assistant Driving Mode — but it might as well be

Google isn't killing Assistant's Driving Mode feature, but it is making it voice-only from next week. Which is a terrible idea.

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Google says it isn't killing Assistant Driving Mode; it's just losing the best feature

Google shared earlier this month that it would be removing Assistant Driving Mode. Now, it clarifies that the name remains — but core features are gone.

Android Central

Google Maps is getting a major AI upgrade — what you need to know

Google Maps is getting a generative AI upgrade, and it should help you find new places to go.

Tom’s Guide

Route masters: football’s shortest multi-divisional stadium-spotting trips

Plus: the last time there were no FA Cup fourth-round replays

The Guardian - UK

I tried the Ooono Co-Driver: It’s handy if you want extra help knowing where (most) speed cameras are

First edition gadget is already being superseded by a second version with more features and functions, which it needs to succeed

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Fitbit Charge 6 vs. Fitbit Versa 4: Which fitness tracker is right for you?

Choosing between the Fitbit Versa 4 and Charge 6 comes down to much more than big screen vs. small screen.

Tom’s Guide

Google Maps now identifies the menu items in restaurant food photos

Google Maps will make finding the good-looking dish easier with a new feature that identifies food photos as menu items.

Android Central

Google Maps update will make it easier to find a place to eat — here’s how

Google Maps has loads of photos of food, and now it's going to start labelling them.

Tom’s Guide

E-Bike Startup Tezeus Goes Big On Tech With New C8 Commuter

Hong Kong-based startup Tezeus has unveiled its newest e-bike called the C8. It’s packed with premium features and a carbon-fiber frame.

InsideEVs

Apple Maps Is Better Than Google Maps

I was a Google gal for years, but I've found out that Apple will get you there better - and more privately.

Motor1

Google Maps can now stay connected in tunnels thanks to latest update – here's how to turn on the new setting

Google Maps can now interface with Bluetooth beacons in tunnels to retain signal underground

Evening Standard

How one man’s pay-to-use toilet gag revealed Google Maps can be used to track people

Will registered the business ‘Big Dumpers’ when living at his old share house. After moving, he could see when its new residents were home.

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Tom’s Guide

Google Maps just got a big Bluetooth upgrade — why that's good for you

Google Maps has recently started to make use of Bluetooth Tunnel Beacons to improve connection underground on Android phones.

TechRadar

Google Maps for Android now works inside tunnels – here's how to enable it

The Google Maps app for Android now has a handy new feature that lets you connect to Bluetooth beacons in tunnels.

Android Central

New Google Maps feature keeps you guided when you're in a tunnel

Google Maps on Android now uses Bluetooth beacons to keep you on track, even deep down.

Android Central

Google announces a major change for EU users ahead of the Digital Markets Act

The Digital Markets Act will take effect in the EU as of March 6, and on that data, data sharing between Google services will become optional.

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The Independent UK

Thousands of restaurants and pubs closing across UK blame soaring bills among pressures they face

Hospitality industry says it is crumbling under joint pressures of rocketing energy bills amid cost of living crisis, as well as after-effects of Covid and Brexit

Android Central

First 14 things to do with your new Fitbit

If you bought a new Fitbit and aren't sure how to take full advantage of it and the new app, we're here to help you get started.

Windows Central

Google brings its Chrome browsing experience to electric vehicles alongside native Android apps, as Microsoft partners with Honda for car AI

Google recently announced that it's shipping its Chrome browser to cars coupled with a host of Android apps. Additionally, electric cars with Android Auto will be able to share real-time battery information with Google Maps for better navigation and planning.

TechRadar

Don’t panic, iPhone users - Google Maps is still bringing Live Activities to your lock screen

Google Maps Live Activities is still in development, promising seamless turn-by-turn directions on iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15 and to enhance user navigation experiences

The Street

This new Google Maps feature is designed to help out electric vehicle drivers

The feature will be available first on the Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning.

Tom’s Guide

CES 2024 day 3: 11 awesome gadgets you need to see

CES 2024 day 3 is now here, and these are 11 gadgets you definitely don't want to miss.

Cycling Weekly

I tried mapping a route on three different apps, after one rider became convinced his cycling computer was 'trying to kill' him

There’s a myriad of apps offering to create a GPS route for you, but would you be better off just using Google Maps?

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