When disasters like hurricanes or fires strike, satellite imagery can be a great way for responders to get a sense for what is needed on the ground without actually being on the ground. And the more ...

Google Maps seems to now be labeling upcoming events in your local area with a "today" label. Max Minzer spotted this and posted about it on Google+. Here are screen shots that shows a pink pin ...

Update 5/16/16: The purple “Ad” label in Maps appears to now official. The Google support page has been updated with new screenshots and states, “If someone clicks the purple icon or your ad in the ...