On Wednesday, Google rolled out a bunch of updates to its Maps app that promise to use its Gemini chatbot to make navigating places just a little easier. The big one: You can now converse with Gemini right in the Google Maps app to ask for nearby restaurants, available EV chargers along your route or what have you.

The competition in the navigation software space is gaining pace, and after Apple announced several big updates for Apple Maps, it is Google’s turn to release exciting news. The search giant announced that eco-friendly routes are live for all users ...

According to Google, Gemini will be able to locate virtually any destination, including restaurants, hotels, and movie theaters, and automatically suggest the fastest route. It will

Cars with Google built-in are getting a new Google Maps feature that will tailor navigation based on the lane you're driving in.

Google says that in the coming days, the Live Lane Guidance feature will be made available to other vehicle models equipped with Android Automotive OS and the ADAS hardware.

The new AI-powered assistant has started rolling out on Android Auto; it still feels unpolished, but more updates are likely on their way