Google Maps can’t explain why it falsely labeled German autobahns as closed The glitch lasted a few hours but caused traffic jams on alternate routes.

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Maps show how thick the smoke is expected to be in the U.S. on Friday and Saturday. The wildfire smoke forecast for the U.S. on Friday, May 30, ...

Facepalm: In the latest example of why we shouldn't blindly put our faith in online map services, German autobahns and highways were plunged into chaos when Google Maps incorrectly showed that ...

But overall, the smoke was becoming less intense in the U.S. These maps show the smoke forecast for Friday and Saturday. The Canadian wildfire smoke forecast for Friday, June 6, 2025, at 9 a.m. ET ...

Maps show how far smoke from Canadian wildfires has spread Smoke from wildfires in Canada has spread more than 5,000 miles. In the past week, it has reached parts of Russia and Europe.

Maps show how thick the smoke is expected to be in the U.S. on Friday and Saturday. The wildfire smoke forecast for the U.S. on Friday, May 30, at 6 p.m. ET. / Credit: CBS News.

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German drivers who used Google Maps last week received a warning that made many believe that something horrible had happened. The application showed all German autobahns as closed, telling drivers ...

Android Auto has a new Google Maps heads-up mini pane that indicates distance, travel time, estimated arrival time, and directions. Skip to main content Toggle main menu ...