A web mapping service by Apple, default maps on Apple devices.
Apple has unveiled Siri AI and expanded Apple Intelligence at WWDC, promising a conversational assistant that uses personal device data and Google-powered foundation models. The company has said Siri AI will enter beta this summer with a public fall release, but regulators in the EU and China will delay availability there. Apple has emphasised privacy and private cloud compute in its rollout.
Lorde has condemned AI-enabled sunglasses at Madrid’s Mad Cool Festival, saying “fuck the glasses” and warning that wearables spark privacy concerns amid Meta-Ray‑Ban’s growing line. Coverage notes that brands frame the technology as fashion while critics highlight bystander privacy risks and regulatory probes.
Waze is rolling out Gemini-powered, personalized navigation globally, plus a motorcycle mode and easier map updates. Google Maps responds with improved features like Immersive Navigation; both apps are expanding capabilities to win over drivers.