3 w. ago Venice tourist falls in canal after Google Maps gives wrong directions

Since Google Maps arrived on the scene, travellers have become more reliant on the tool to navigate while abroad. But the app can make mistakes too.

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3 w. ago Five hidden gem Scottish beaches named among UK's most underrated coastal destinations

The ranking identifies the UK’s most secluded and underrated beaches, focusing on locations with fewer than 100 Google Maps reviews.

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3 w. ago Woman vanishes without a trace – then Google Maps captures chilling truth two years later

A woman with Alzheimer's disease vanished without a trace in 2020 - but the mystery was solved thanks to a Google Maps car that was taking photos in the area at the time

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4 w. ago Brits struggle with ‘adulting’ tasks like cooking and getting around without Google Maps

THE top ‘adulting’ tasks Brits are underequipped for include fixing appliances, getting to grips with a toolbox – and even cooking from scratch. A poll of 2,000 adults found 30 per cent admit they don’t know where to start when it comes to filing taxes and 23 per cent haven’t got a clue about basic...

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4 w. ago Google Maps tells tourist to 'go straight' in Venice and she really regrets it

Wiktoria Guzenda was exploring the Italian city when she decided to take the advice of Google Maps a bit too literally – and the awkward moment was caught on camera

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4 w. ago Woman uses Google Maps to direct herself in Venice and instantly regrets it

A woman showed what happens if you don't stay vigilant about your surroundings when you are using GPS apps like Google Maps. Her trip to Venice didn't quite go to plan

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