At I/O 2022, Google revealed an Immersive View feature for Maps that uses computer vision and AI to combine Street View and aerial photography into a 3D format. The idea is to create a detailed ...

We've all stood on a crowded street corner, maybe just stepping out of a subway station, phone in hand, trying to figure out which direction to walk. The map shows a blue dot, of course, but the dot ...

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Traveling can be a gamble, but Google Maps Immersive View attempts to tip the odds in your favor using AI. Immersive View creates dynamic 3D models of travel destinations in multiple cities across the ...

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Google Street View is handy when you’re checking out an Airbnb, searching for your doctor’s office or moving to a new place and trying to get a lay of the land. Just drop that little gold guy right on ...

Back in September, Google previewed the ability to search for nearby places using augmented reality. AR search in Google Maps Live View will start rolling out next week, while Google Lens multisearch ...

Google unveiled a slew of upgrades involving search and Google Maps, including a new live view feature that lets users point a mobile device's camera at a place for detailed location information and ...

I use Street View features in Google Maps all the time to navigate new locations. It's an easy way to see your destination before you get there and helps you familiarize yourself with the neighborhood ...