These Are the Best Android Apps for 2023
Each year, there are countless apps launched on the Google Play Store. The problem is, it’s hard to tell which are worth your time, and which are worth ignoring altogether.…
All the New AI Features Coming to Google Maps
Maybe AI isn’t some passing fad—certainly every tech company is racing to add as many AI features to their products as possible, Google included. Bard is the company’s answer to…
My Favorite Travel Apps for Booking Flights and Surviving the Airport
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…
The Most Clever Google Maps Settings Everyone Should Be Using
Google Maps has become so much more than a simple navigation app: You can use it to find the best restaurants, gas stations, tourist spots, and so much more. But…
You Can Finally Download Apple Maps Offline in iOS 17
Image: Apple Apple Maps is quickly becoming a great alternative to Google Maps. In some parts of the world, the navigation and street view features are actually better than Google’s.…
This New Google Maps View Puts You in the Middle of Your Favorite City
Google Maps is a lot more than a GPS app these days. Sure, it’ll help you navigate your commute, but you can also use it to learn about and virtually…
The Best Apps to Plan an Outdoor Adventure
Photo: Joshua Resnick (Shutterstock) There’s something about being in nature that is so refreshing and calming—something many of us developed a new appreciation for during the pandemic. But if you’re…
The Best Free Online Tools to Map Your Own Bike Routes
Photo: Oleg Troino (Shutterstock) Whether you’re in an unfamiliar place or broadening your horizons in your hometown, there are plenty of tools online to customize different walk, run, and bike…
The Smartest Way to Use Google Maps When You’re Walking Alone
Photo: BigTunaOnline (Shutterstock) Walking around a strange city can be fun. It can also be intimidating, especially when you’re alone, even more so after dark. No one wants to look…
How to Check Road Conditions When You Travel This Winter
Photo: trendobjects (Shutterstock) There’s only so much you can control when it comes to travel, especially during the holidays. Whether you’re embarking on a road trip to see family, or…