Road tripping on Route 66
Ninety-six years ago on April 30th, one of the original highways in the U.S. Highway System was assigned its numerical designation of 66, creating what we know today as Route…
Ease back into your office routine with Google
As many people start returning to the office, we know there’s a lot to (re)figure out — like what to wear on the first day back, how long your commute…
How AI and imagery build a self-updating map
Building a map is complex, and keeping it up-to-date is even more challenging. Think about how often your city, town or neighborhood changes on a day-to-day basis. Businesses and shops…
Plan your next getaway with these 8 Google Maps tips
The longer days in the U.S. have us chasing that windows-down-music-up-breeze-blowing kind of road trip feeling. Whether you’re planning a getaway to the coast to get a dose of Vitamin…
Empathy and trust: How 3 women influence Google products
This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating Googlers who contribute to products and features that people rely on each day. Last week we heard from women working on our crisis hotlines…
How we kept information on Maps reliable in 2021
In a world that’s constantly changing, it’s important for Google Maps to give you the freshest, most up-to-date information possible — so you can know whether the restaurant down the…
The women behind some of Google’s most impactful products
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we talked to two women who have shaped the history of some of Google’s most impactful products. From building Google Search crisis hotlines to…