Here’s what Gemini can do in Google Maps

Gemini's making Google Maps even better

This week, we announced a handful of AI updates for Google Maps that make navigating smarter and easier. You can now speak naturally to Gemini while driving — for example, ask "Is there a budget-friendly restaurant with vegan options along my route?" — and Gemini and Google Maps will get you there. We also added proactive alerts for sudden traffic delays and the ability to ask Maps questions using Lens built with Gemini (like "What is this place and why is it so popular?") to get on-the-go answers. Get all the details and learn more about the updates — plus, we're sharing Google Maps' trends that reveal when you should (and shouldn't) hit the road, go shopping and more over the coming holidays!

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Beyond the news

The Holiday 100 is here! Our annual list of 100 gift ideas based on the year's top Google Search trends isn't your average gift guide: We crunched the numbers to uncover the most sought-after gifts across all kinds of categories. From apparel to electronics, you'll find some of the most popular gift ideas in the U.S. — like crescent bags, weighted vests and more. And you can even explore curated collections, including gifts for the homebody or little ones.