Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...

Google Maps can help plan your entire trip for you and beyond if you're hip to all these time-saving shortcuts.

The Google Maps UI has largely been unchanged for the past several years, but that’s now changing with pretty significant redesigns across key surfaces, including when searching for directions. For ...

Google Maps is the go-to navigational tool for many, but sometimes it just doesn’t look right. Perhaps you can’t see something in the distance, or if you’re looking at another map, Google Maps is ...

Google Maps directions might soon include a nifty new feature that's already available on Apple Maps. Some users have already started seeing traffic lights icons in the Android version of the app, ...

From plotting routes to revealing traffic light locations, these free navigation services continue to evolve with new features. But which is tops? I tested both map apps and found a clear winner.

Apple Maps vs. Google Maps: I used both navigation apps for years, and one is much better ...

Mystified by those little red dots on Google Maps when you're looking up a location? Turns out they're not just showing up ...

Brendan is a freelance writer and content creator from Portland, OR. He covers tech and gaming for Lifehacker, and has also written for Digital Trends, EGM, Business Insider, IGN, and more. March 30, ...