Now when I use it for driving directions and hit start, it shows the direction path but just sits there saying: ‘looking for GPS.’ But there is no problem on the map when not in the driving mode.

Most people know Google Maps as the go-to app for driving directions. It helps you avoid traffic, find the fastest route, and get to your destination without getting lost. But ...

But a culprit also appears to be modern technology. At least until recently, app-based GPS directions like Google Maps and Apple Maps were telling drivers to engage in this dangerous lane-shifting.

GPS was named by 30 percent as their preferred driving aid, but 40 percent still reported using physically printed maps or directions when traveling to unfamiliar areas.

I seldom use Google Maps to actually get directions, but I open the app almost every day for other reasons that might not be so obvious. Truth is, Google Maps is useful for a lot more than just ...

Want to really annoy someone who relies on Google Maps for satellite navigation? Researchers have come up with a novel way of stealthily sending people in the wrong direction, using $250 of ...