Google Maps has a new feature that will be useful for drivers — the display of traffic lights.Company
To see the presence of a traffic light, usersyou need to zoom in on the map as close as possible - this works on Android, iOS and in the web version of the service. So far, the function has only been launched in the United States - researchers only have a set of traffic light data for that country. Soon this data will also be included in the maps in navigation mode.
In the future, researchers also want to do soso that the navigator takes into account traffic signals and tells the driver the shortest and fastest way. A similar service can be found in some Audi models, where by subscription the navigator, taking into account the countdown of the traffic light, suggests the shortest path to the destination.
Google Maps now tells you where to wear masks and gloves
Also, a new function has been added to Google Maps that will help protect against forest fires in the United States. Users can now see the boundaries of the fire and be notified if they are in a danger zone.
The information is updated every hour. To ensure that people receive the most accurate information possible, Google uses the analytical tools of the Google Earth Engine and image monitoring provided by the four GOES satellites of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. These satellites can see huge plumes of smoke and heat spots that indicate areas of fire.
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