A large-scale study has revealed that websites are unintentionally exposing API keys tied to services like AWS, Stripe, and OpenAI, with most leaks traced back to publicly accessible JavaScript files.

Google's services are powered by data collection. It can be helpful in some cases and too invasive in others. Here's how to ...

Google Maps is set for a significant overhaul, relying more heavily on artificial intelligence to guide its two billion users worldwide. The major redesign, unveiled on Thursday, is powered by ...

The gradientificiation of Google logos continues this morning with a new Google Maps logo arriving. Back in May of 2025, Google made one of the first major logo changes in years. It’s “G” logo had ...

New research has found that Google Cloud API keys, typically designated as project identifiers for billing purposes, could be abused to authenticate to sensitive Gemini endpoints and access private ...

Google Cloud API keys have long appeared in public JavaScript to power Maps, YouTube embeds, analytics and Firebase features. Historically, many teams treated those strings as “ok to expose,” mainly ...

Websites leak Google API keys. Apps leak Google API keys. Even code repositories are full of them. What used to be a nuisance is now letting attackers access your Gemini and sensitive data, security ...

Google Maps is more than just a navigation app, as it contains a treasure trove of data about locations across the globe. But, suddenly, Google Maps appears to be changing how it functions for users ...

Google announced on Thursday that Google Maps users can now access Gemini hands-free while walking and cycling. The update comes a few months after Google Maps rolled out its Gemini-powered hands-free ...

Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features. Google Maps is the only navigation service I ...

Of all the first-party apps, Google Maps probably offered the worst settings experience, but a redesign is finally cleaning things up. The previous settings list was years old, with Google ...

iPhone users face this choice every time they need directions: Stick with the pre-installed Apple Maps, or switch to Google Maps. A decade ago, the answer felt obvious, but today, it's not as clear.