40+ hidden Google Maps settings that every user should be taking advantage of
2026-06-18T08:52:13Z•af16d49b8ca93cdf9ffb5acd40bda815f490a70a2a65175b4d8139d8510343c8
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What happened
ZDNet consumer-tech roundup (17–18 Jun 2026) covering practical how-tos, product reviews, and shopping deals. Highlights include Google Maps tips and time-saving settings; a quick ESP32‑S3-based ad‑blocker project; Sennheiser headphone review and battery/repair notes; Firefox for Android updates (tab groups and tracker/ad blocking); a guide to phone location tracking and mitigation; lab tests of power banks and fast‑charging performance; multiple early Prime Day deals across Apple, Samsung, Lenovo, HP Omen, Anker and other brands; plus comparisons of e‑readers/tablets and smart‑home automation
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- 2026-06-18T08:52:13Z
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- Yes
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