Google Maps is no longer an outdoor navigation system – the tech giant is rolling out an upgrade that provides directions inside different facilities. Users can now use Live View on smartphones to maneuver around malls, airports and train stations. The Indoor Live View Feature uses AR cues to provide turn-by-turn directions over a live … Read more
Google Maps is no longer an outdoor navigation system – the tech giant is rolling out an upgrade that provides directions inside different facilities. Users can now use Live View on smartphones to maneuver around malls, airports and train stations. The Indoor Live View Feature uses AR cues to provide turn-by-turn directions over a live … Read more
Researchers at the University of Georgia have developed a wearable AI engine that can help visually impaired people navigate the world around them. Housed in a backpack, the system detects traffic signs, crosswalks, curbs and other common challenges, using a camera inside a vest jacket. Users receive audio directions and advisories from a Bluetooth-enabled earphone, … Read more
Niall Horan has admitted that he felt like a ‘prisoner’ during One Direction’s heyday as fans prevented the boyband from leaving their hotels and going outside. The Irish singer, 27, soared to fame as one fifth of the group – made up of Harry Styles, 27, Liam Payne, 27, Zayn Malik, 28, and Louis Tomlinson, 29, on The X Factor … Read more
Crash causes massive eight-mile tailbacks at Dartford Crossing as M25 closes in both directions to add hours to rush-hour journeys M25 closed in both directions after crash between M26 junction and Orpington The busy motorway has been closed anti-clockwise since 5.25am this morning Emergency services have also closed the clockwise carriageway since 6.20am By James … Read more
One Direction‘s waxworks have been removed from Madame Tussauds in London after seven years on display. The figures of the much-loved boy band, who split in 2016, were moved off the floor of the tourist attraction this week. And despite all the members’ solo successes, there are no plans for the singers to be displayed … Read more
Google Maps adds directions to ‘Boris Bike’ docking stations and real-time information on where there are free slots amid surge in popularity of cycle-hire schemes during lockdown Feature will include end-to-end instructions to find, access and dock a bike Santander Cycles will partner with Google Maps on the feature in London Other companies around the … Read more
Police hunt for driver who tried to snatch boy, 12, after asking him for directions on seafront Police say the incident that left the boy ‘distressed’ happen in Sandgate, Kent Detectives say the suspect attempted to lead the boy away by his arm The man let the boy go and he ran off in the … Read more
M20 is closed in both directions as female pedestrian, in her 20s, is killed after being hit by car in the early hours of the morning Emergency services called at 3.10am to reports of woman lying in carriageway Fatal collision happened on Sunday morning at junction 10a (Ashford) of M20 Motorway now closed in both … Read more
The Prime Minister has taken back control at the helm and is giving directions to ministers from Chequers in an attempt to lead the UK out of the coronavirus crisis. Boris Johnson, who is currently recovering from coronavirus at the country retreat, has told Downing Street aides that he has set his sights on returning before … Read more