Google is taking another step toward ubiquity combined with usefulness. According to a story at Wired, if you get lost while driving, you’ll be able to use the built-in Internet connection that’s available on some gas pumps to get driving directions from Google. Now THAT’S usefulness!

They’re planning on starting with about 3,500 gas pumps and expanding as the market calls for it. They think it will appeal more to the stubborn or shy drivers that don’t want to ask another person for directions. (And, NO, that’s not just guys!!) :-)

Read the full article at Wired for the whole story.