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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.

InsideEVs · 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

LiveScience · 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.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 18

Rajasthan's Forgotten Village Road Trip Circuit: The Offbeat Desert Route Worth Taking

The Circuit Nobody Told You AboutMandawa does not have a single traffic light. The painted havelis here, merchant mansions covered floor to frieze in frescoes of steam trains, European women, and Hindu gods, sit in a town most Rajasthan itineraries skip entirely. This is the Shekhawati region, and it is…

Times Life · Jul 14

Friend forgot Rs 1,000 loan, but this Kerala man travelled more than 1,200 km to repay it with interest after over 30 years; here's how he used Google to track down his former colleague

Mohammed Ismail travelled over 1,200 kilometres to repay a debt from 31 years ago. He used Google Maps and Gemini AI to find his former colleague, Edla Lachanna. Ismail had borrowed 3,000 Saudi Riyals during a difficult financial period in Saudi Arabia. Lachanna's family was moved by Ismail's sincerity and…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

I tested Google's new Gemini update for Android Auto and it finally fixes everything that made the old Google Assistant so frustrating to use while driving

Google Assistant was the bane of my driving experience, but Gemini is already making up for all those past wrongs.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 11

Google Maps only showing preview? Here’s how to get the start button back

Google Maps can sometimes not show the Start button to begin navigation. Here's how to get it to show up.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 11

Google Maps is about to start ordering your takeout for you

Google Maps could soon let Gemini order food for you, potentially replacing delivery apps.

Android Central · Jul 6

Google Maps may soon be able to replace Uber Eats and DoorDash by letting you order food from restaurants right in the app

Code found hidden in the latest version of Google Maps for Android points to an AI-powered food ordering system.

TechRadar · Jul 4

Google Maps gets better at pronouncing Māori placenames after years of complaints

After English, te reo Māori remains country’s second most widely spoken language

The Independent UK · Jul 2