If you open Google Maps, you’ll notice that Greenland looks like it’s about the same size as Africa. However, the African ...

The UN has endorsed a new world map using the Equal Earth projection. See how the map compares and why Africa gains the most relative size.

As the UN adopts a new world map to reflect Africa's true size, let's take a closer look at what different maps get right and ...

The UN General Assembly is due to vote on Friday on a proposal to move away from the traditional Mercator projection.

The UN resolution instead endorses use of the Equal Earth projection, which better shows the relative sizes of land masses.

They say Google Maps is losing its focus with features that push it away from the straightforward and convenient navigation approach it offered a few years ago, but despite the criticism, the app's ...

There's no denying here. Google Maps dominates the mobile navigation space, no matter what others – I'm looking at you, Apple – want you to think. Waze is often the runner-up, even on iPhones, while ...

Pick which country is bigger, then watch it morph from Mercator to Equal Earth projection to see how close you were.

Small businesses are getting sick of Google charging big sums for access to its popular Maps product. If you just like to use Google Maps to find out how to get to the closest steakhouse, you don't ...