3 ways we’ve used Google Maps to support people across Asia Pacific
Google Maps has its roots deep in the Asia Pacific region. Back in 2004, two Aussies and two Danes in Sydney created the technology that underpinned Google Maps, a servi… Maps
How we’re helping people and cities adapt to extreme heat
We’re helping communities prepare for and adapt to the effects of rising heat — from new extreme heat alerts on Search to AI-powered tools for cities and governments. Maps
GPS interference harms the economy, national security and everyday people
GPS relies on faint radio signals from satellites about 12,000 miles away, requiring a quiet spectrum neighborhood to operate. (Photo: NASA) By Alex Damato Acting Executive Director GPS Innovation Alliance From its humble beginnings in the 1970s to its expanded…
New feature to help people navigate the energy crisis in Europe
Europe is gearing up for a challenging winter – with rising prices and pressures on the European grid, driven by Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine, further driving the need for secure, reliable, sustainable and affordable energy sources. We know that…
Connecting people to food support in their community
The COVID-19 pandemic and the economic crisis that followed exacerbated hunger for millions of people. Feeding America estimates that the number of those without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable food grew to 45 million people in 2020,…
Boat pulling people on floats comes dangerously close to sharks – CBS News
CBS News Boat pulling people on floats comes dangerously close to sharksCBS NewsIn the drone footage, a lifeguard is seen reaching the boat and pulling everyone into the dingy. Curtis says the sharks were 900 feet away from the swimmers,…
Cellphones, smart watches can help 911 operators locate people in an emergency – KSAT San Antonio
KSAT San Antonio Cellphones, smart watches can help 911 operators locate people in an emergencyKSAT San Antonio"When that fails, we also use GPS coordinates if it's being delivered through the cellphone services the caller is using. For our second test,…