ZDNET's key takeaways Waze is great for fast reroutes and real-time driver alerts.Google Maps has deep Gemini integeration ...

A capable map app will save you time (and your sanity), but which one is best at dodging everyday traffic? I tested both and ...

Waze has introduced a nifty new feature for sending the directions searched on its website to the mobile app. This new feature comes in handy for those who plan their entire trip on a computer.

The dawn of the smartphone age had us cheering for GPS chips and easy, on-the-go navigation. No longer were we beholden to sites like MapQuest (which still exists as a mobile app, by the way) and ...

The search engine company is now combining the Google Maps and Waze teams. Members of the media watch a slideshow during a news conference about Google Maps on June 6, 2012 in San Francisco, ...

Google Maps is getting one of Waze's most-beloved features. Credit: stockcam via Getty Images Way back in 2013, Google acquired the map startup Waze. Fast forward just 11 years and one of Waze's stand ...

It’s always been a wonder why Google has two fantastic navigation apps under one umbrella. What does Google get from people going to Waze? Shouldn’t they all just be at Google Maps? New features to ...

Google’s Waze navigation app has picked up a few handy updates recently and, today, it’s picking up yet another. Starting today, Waze users can send directions from the web to their smartphone in just ...

Google has just announced a new SpongeBob experience in Waze; the update includes a new navigation voice, a special mood, and ...

is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Google-owned mapping app Waze will now let you send directions from your ...