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According to Google's Santa tracker, Santa Claus is over Russia right now and has already delivered over 45,000 gifts! You ...

Thankfully, there’s now a Power Saving Mode in Google Maps. It allows you to activate a black-and-white, full-screen overlay on your always-on display. When enabled, lock your phone during navigation, ...

The omnipresent system that people use for navigation and positioning is increasingly vulnerable. Can it be improved?

Earth's seasons look very different at locations not far from each other, 20 years' worth of satellite data reveals. Earth's seasonal cycles can vary dramatically across short distances, even at the ...

Stepping away from Google Maps led me to some hidden-gem alternatives and also some dealbreakers. You may find my final choice surprising.