Boy, 5, who fell to death from 15th-floor flat ‘could have been trying to reach biscuits’ Aalim Ahmed died after falling from a kitchen window at the residential block in Plaistow, east London in 2024 The Independent UK · Aug 18
I spent two weeks with the Motorola Razr 2026, and while it's still the best mid-range flip phone, it left me wanting more Motorola’s latest ‘affordable’ flip phone wants to dominate the clamshell space, but does it do enough to fight off Samsung? TechRadar · Aug 17
Google Maps is better than ever — here are 7 'Ask Maps' prompts to try next With these seven prompts, you’ll have even more fun setting up your leisure activities and discovering new eateries. Tom’s Guide · Aug 17
She Vanished Without A Trace And For Two Years Her Family Had No Answers—Then Google Maps Revealed The Truth Paulette Landrieux disappeared while her husband stepped outside to hang laundry. Nearly two years later, a Google Street View image revealed the truth. Bored Panda · Aug 14
Umling La: The World's Highest Motorable Road and What Altitude Does to Your Body What Umling La Actually IsThe Border Roads Organisation opened Umling La to civilian vehicles in 2021, connecting the remote Demchok sector of Ladakh at 19,024 feet above sea level. That puts it above Everest Base Camp at 17,600 feet and above the Siachen base at roughly 12,000 feet. The air… Times Life · Aug 8
Google Maps just got a major AI upgrade — these 7 Ask Maps prompts let you order food, find events and more With Ask Maps' latest updates that allow you to perform several complex, multi-step tasks, it’s best to take advantage of them with these useful prompts. Tom’s Guide · Aug 6
Google Maps is eating up your phone’s storage — here’s how to reclaim it Google Maps uses more storage than you realize. Here’s how to free up space on your phone. Tom’s Guide · Aug 6
Cheese Takes Kid’s Life 9 Years After Fateful Day, Doctor Warns About Hidden Risks One expert warned, “Parents think that they can trust any product that can be found in a store… such a belief may be dangerous…” Bored Panda · Aug 5
3 Ways Men Fall in Love That Have Nothing to Do With Beauty But some researchers have suggested that men and women may form attachment a little differently, and one hormone that's often brought up in that conversation is vasopressin. The internet has, of course, taken that information, sprinted with it, and occasionally committed several crimes against nuance. Still, buried underneath all the… Times Life · Aug 5
Vampire fanatic detained after dumping dead deers and lambs outside New Forest churches Benjamin Lewis stole and killed lambs from local farms before placing them at churches The Independent UK · Aug 3
How I use Google Maps to time travel, avoid bad air, and survive zero service From time travel to dodging bad air, these 5 Google Maps features saved my trips — and turned me into a power user. Tom’s Guide · Jul 31
I tested Starlink-powered 4G on my phone — here's what actually happened in a dead zone Carriers around the world now offer plans with 4G satellite data when normal service isn't available. Curious as to what it was like, I drove into the sticks to find out what it was like. Tom’s Guide · Jul 30
This picturesque beach in the US Virgin Islands was just named the best in the world Researchers looked at the colour and clarity of the water, Google Maps reviews, and climate data to rank the best beaches in the world. Euronews · Jul 28
79 Mildly Amusing Internet Finds That Deserve A Tiny Round Of Applause (New Pics) One of the wisest things that you can do in life is to learn to laugh at yourself and look for humor no matter the situation. Comedic moments can brighten up even the toughest day, but you need to remind yourself to actively look for them. ‘Mildly Amusing’ is a… Bored Panda · Jul 27
T3 · Jul 27 Google Maps just got way more immersive, update rolling out now This changes everything, but it seems to be starting slow.
Euronews · Jul 26 Revealed: Italy’s most popular beaches for 2026 – and Sardinia dominates Italy is home to thousands of kilometres of coastline, but Sardinia is stealing the show this summer. New research has revealed the country’s most popular beaches for 2026, with two-thirds of the list found on the Mediterranean island.
Tom’s Guide · Jul 25 The one Google Maps tip everyone should know — how to blur your home in Street View Learn how to hide your home on Google Maps and keep strangers from peeking at your property.
T3 · Jul 22 Google Maps navigation is about to get more personal – could use your photos and calendar to automatically plan trips This addition to Google Maps could make navigation so much more seamless
TechRadar · Jul 22 An intrepid hiker just found something unbelievable on Google Maps — and it’s been hiding in plain sight for 390 million years An amateur astronomer has discovered a 390-million-year-old meteorite crater on Google Maps.
T3 · Jul 21 Android Auto finally gets a CarPlay feature for Google Maps that could save you from a speeding fine It's taken an age for this Android Auto navigation feature to get here – maybe it got lost on the way?
Android Central · Jul 20 Android Auto is finally getting the Google Maps feature drivers have wanted Android Auto is finally getting a live, color-changing speedometer in Google Maps after years of waiting, but you'll have to sit tight while this long-overdue update slowly rolls out.
Tom’s Guide · Jul 20 Google Maps is finally getting a speedometer on Android Auto, and it's about time — my ancient GPS system could do this 20 years ago Google Maps is about to add a feature that has existed elsewhere in one way or another for decades — and it's about time.
InsideEVs · Jul 18 The Xpeng L03 Aims To Take On Europe And Undercut Tesla This Chinese SUV has integrated Google Maps and FSD-like capability, all for about $3,500 cheaper than a Tesla Model Y.
LiveScience · Jul 18 Science news this week: Gold tongues discovered in tombs, sugar found in space, a new monkey identified in the Congolian rainforest, and ancient impact crater 'geoguessed' by an amateur astronomer July 18, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend
Tom’s Guide · Jul 18 I tested the Sonim XP Pro Thermal for a week — and this ultra-rugged phone doesn't feel like a brick in my pocket The Sonim XP Pro Thermal proves that a rugged, military-grade smartphone with an integrated FLIR night vision camera doesn't have to be weigh as much as a tank.