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Incognito mode comes to Google Maps

Being able to browse the web without leaving the usual local traces is a valuable tool for a lot of reasons, and now you can do the same thing in Google Maps. Incognito mode prevents any movements or searches in Maps from being linked to your account or store…

maps - TechCrunch
11:14am PDT - May 7th, 2019

Google's privacy push adds Incognito Mode for Maps and Search

Among the new developments announced at Google I/O 2019, CEO Sundar Pichai revealed tweaks that will impact data retention and privacy. Filters that auto-delete web & app activity will become available starting today with support for auto deleting your locati…

maps - Engadget
11:02am PDT - May 7th, 2019

Android Auto's new look is darker, packs more onto car screen

When you sync your Android smartphone to your car's infotainment system in a few months, expect a darker look. Android Auto, the in-car display connected to your smartphone, is getting a makeover this summer. Android Auto works in more than 500 car models acr…

maps - Mashable
10:00am PDT - May 6th, 2019

Seafloor Maps Reveal Underwater Caves, Slopes—and Fault Lines

Drone ships, deep-sea robots, and better sonar are finding unknown seafloor habitats as well as volcanoes, faults, and tsunami-triggering slopes.

maps - Wired
6:00am PDT - May 6th, 2019

Google I/O report card, one year later: Overpromising and overdelivering

Google's I/O developer conference kicks off on Tuesday, May 7 and runs through Thursday, May 9. As usual, we're expecting the tech giant to announce a laundry list of updates for its major platforms and services. Everything from Android Q, to the Google Assis…

maps - Mashable
5:00am PDT - May 6th, 2019

Ohio Congressional Map Is Illegal Gerrymander, Federal Court Rules

A woman voted in Cambridge, Ohio, in November. A federal court ruled that Republican lawmakers had carved up the state’s districts to give themselves an illegal partisan advantage.

maps - The New York Times
12:02pm PDT - May 3rd, 2019

TomTom launches a free mobile maps SDK for developers

TomTom, the mapping and navigation company you probably still remember from its heyday as a leader in the stand-alone in-car GPS space, is launching a free mobile maps SDK for developers at TechCrunch Disrupt today. This move is part of the company’s overall …

maps - TechCrunch
6:00am PDT - September 5th, 2018

North Carolina’s Gerrymandered Map Won’t Be Redrawn for the Midterms

North Carolina’s congressional maps, ruled recently to have been unconstitutionally gerrymandered, will be used in November, a panel of federal judges decided Tuesday.

maps - The New York Times
5:11pm PDT - September 4th, 2018

This Commuter Bus Took Nearly 3 Hours to Get to Manhattan. It Was the Express.

Faced with routes laid out in early 1900s, lagging ridership and long delays, New York is finally starting to update its bus maps.

maps - The New York Times
2:00am PDT - August 28th, 2018

Carmera, the mapping startup for autonomous vehicles, raises $20 million

Autonomous vehicles need more than a brain to operate safely in a world filled with obstacles. They need maps. Or more specifically, self-driving vehicles need maps that constantly refresh and can deliver important information—like that sudden lane closure du…

maps - TechCrunch
9:00am PDT - August 23rd, 2018

The Morning After: Wells Fargo's major computer error

This Monday morning, we're reporting on a major computer error at Wells Fargo that cost some people their homes, and drone attacks on Venezuela's president. About 400 people faced foreclosure due to the glitch. Wells Fargo says hundreds lost homes to computin…

maps - Engadget
3:35am PDT - August 6th, 2018

Here attacks Google Maps with new freemium website plan

When visiting the website for a local restaurant or other small business, you'll likely Google Maps embedded to show the location. Developers of such sites were recently thrown for a loop, however, when Google announced new, more expensive pricing and demande…

maps - Engadget
11:25pm PDT - August 5th, 2018

Google Maps is no longer #flatearth

Go to Google Maps and zoom out. Halfway out, the map’s perspective changes from a traditional flat map view to an interactive globe. Zoom all the way out and the Earth is presented as a globe with landmasses the appropriate size. Greenland is no longer the si…

maps - TechCrunch
7:06am PDT - August 3rd, 2018

Google Maps can now share your battery level with friends

Google Maps has been rolling out features left and right over the past few weeks, but recently eagle-eyed users spotted something new. Now when you let a friend know where you are through the Google Maps app, another icon is included with your location inform…

maps - Mashable
4:50pm PDT - August 2nd, 2018

Google Maps can predict how much you'll like a restaurant

Next time you use Google Maps on an iPhone or an iPad to look up restaurants in your area, try tapping their names. Google has rolled out Maps' "match" feature to the platform, which can predict how much you'd like a particular establishment. It's one of the …

maps - Engadget
2:02am PDT - July 31st, 2018

Different US Election Maps Tell ‘Different Versions of the Truth’

Self-proclaimed \"cartonerd\" Ken Field published a gallery of alternative election maps designed to reveal markedly different stories about the US.

maps - Wired
8:33am PDT - July 26th, 2018

How Microsoft’s AI Could Help Prevent Natural Disasters

The Chesapeake Bay project uses AI to go beyond flood warnings and create more detailed maps that can help with land-use planning and emergency response.

maps - Wired
5:00am PDT - July 10th, 2018

CSA maps out higher-tech surveillance plan

The securities watchdogs levelled about $69.4 million in fines and penalties last year, up from $62.1 million in 2016

maps - Financial Post
3:38pm PDT - July 9th, 2018

Recommended Reading: Fixing Apple Maps

Apple is rebuilding Maps from the ground up Matthew Panzarino, TechCrunch It's no secret that Apple Maps has lagged behind other options like Google Maps and Waze, but that may not be the case for much longer. TechCrunch has details on how Eddy Cue and his te…

maps - Engadget
7:30am PDT - June 30th, 2018

Google Maps' new Yelp-like features are now live

At the I/O developer conference last month, Google announced a bunch of new features for Maps, and they're now making their way into the wild. Google is rolling out an update now, which includes a redesigned Explore tab with recommendations for restaurants, c…

maps - Engadget
10:44am PDT - June 26th, 2018

Apple Maps outage disrupts search and navigation for all users

Apple Maps is experiencing a widespread outage, according to the company’s System Status page. Maps routing, navigation and search are impacted by the outage, which is affecting all users, the page informs. The issues were first noticed by the Apple news site…

maps - TechCrunch
9:35am PDT - June 15th, 2018

Apple Maps is down, 'all users' affected

Apple Maps is down and has been for a few hours today, 9to5Mac reports. Users are noting on Twitter and Apple Support that the service isn't working on phones, Apple Watch or CarPlay and searches for certain places or points of interest result in a "No Result…

maps - Engadget
8:39am PDT - June 15th, 2018

Apple finally allows third-party traffic apps in CarPlay

Apple's driving app that connects your iPhone to your car's infotainment system, CarPlay, has long frustrated users because it forces you to use Apple Maps. SEE ALSO: Apple announces iOS 12 with focus on performance and stability For iPhone users who use Goog…

maps - Mashable
3:23pm PDT - June 4th, 2018

MIT built a self-driving car that can navigate unmapped country roads

Researchers at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) have developed a new system that allows self-driving cars to drive on roads they’ve never been on before without 3D maps

maps - The Verge
6:00am PDT - May 13th, 2018

Niantic is going to crowdsource AR maps

It seems clear that Niantic always had broader plans than simple casual gaming. The Google-supported startup’s 2016 title Pokémon GO is largely considered a major factor in helping to mainstream augmented reality technology. Now the company is looking to take…

maps - TechCrunch
11:20am PDT - May 9th, 2018

RT @GOOMYLOID: i threw together a quick tutorial on how i make holographic/iridescent colors using clip studio gradient maps! https://t.co/…

TK (@Chainsawctopus_)
4:54am PDT - July 2nd, 2023

I just lost 4 hours browsing google maps. again

OctoZenTractor (@OctoTractor)
4:53am PDT - July 2nd, 2023

Just discovered @playShrapnel's new creator platform and I'm blown away! The possibilities for designing unique insignias, skins, and maps are endless. Game-changing indeed! #Insignia #playShrapnel

alacrity (@alacritynft)
4:53am PDT - July 2nd, 2023

RT @extremetemps: June 2023 in #Switzerland was very warm with a temperature anomaly of +2.60C vs 1991-2020 and the 3rd warmest on records.…

Yamina SAHEB @ysaheb@eupolicy.social (@ysaheb)
4:53am PDT - July 2nd, 2023

RT @NCTDAOYlNG: 230702 Fred Sink CEO & Brand Consultant Jae O's Instagram Update with Doyoung Doyoung on the bridge @ 25 Alzaia Naviglio…

ᖰ ɴᴛʀᴋ ᖳ⁰⁴ (ᓀ‸ᓂ) (@ntrkdy97)
4:53am PDT - July 2nd, 2023

RT @EllaMcHawk: It’s the @BritishLibrary’s 50th birthday! This biscuit (cookie) set is inspired by the British Library’s wonderful collect…

maeve mcelligott (@maevemcelligott)
4:52am PDT - July 2nd, 2023

RT @JeremyDBarrell: Following on from a previous Tweet, Google Street View is often just great for pinpointing blame for tree decline. The…

Liz Jameson (@RedGrizzler)
4:52am PDT - July 2nd, 2023

Just discovered @playShrapnel's new creator platform and I'm blown away! The possibilities for designing unique insignias, skins, and maps are endless. Game-changing indeed! #Insignia #playShrapnel

Amnesia (@amnesiaaa111)
4:52am PDT - July 2nd, 2023

RT @NCTDAOYlNG: 230702 Fred Sink CEO & Brand Consultant Jae O's Instagram Update with Doyoung Doyoung on the bridge @ 25 Alzaia Naviglio…

van` JAEHYUK T5 (@hellovannn_)
4:52am PDT - July 2nd, 2023

Accident 101 S / 101 S Price St Off Ramp 04:41AM Pismo Beach https://t.co/wTHM9GwGu0

SLO 511 (@511TravelInfo)
4:52am PDT - July 2nd, 2023

So does anyone actually have any videos of these “forrest fires” I can’t seem to find much other than just maps they put out. Where’s the real evidence this is all from the Canadian fires. Things aren’t adding up

NunChuckNorris (@NunChuckZ34)
5:20pm PDT - June 29th, 2023

RT @Juno_Apollo: Too often when I see someone post the queer flag I see comments saying “ha ha i ThOuGhT tHaT wAs ThE MAP fLaG” So here…

I/E/Elia ⚢ (@Arandomlesb1an)
5:19pm PDT - June 29th, 2023

RT @_Mari_Art: When i hand-paint textures for 3D models i use Paint Tool Sai 2.0, because of that i try and make my uv maps as clear as pos…

Osu el Panda Rojo || Comm-Open 0/1 (@OsuRojo)
5:19pm PDT - June 29th, 2023
Only Up maps are the new Speeeeeed https://t.co/JeNuJaSbvO

Only Up maps are the new Speeeeeed https://t.co/JeNuJaSbvO

marseck (@marseckFN)
5:19pm PDT - June 29th, 2023

RT @TheStudyofWar: Here are today's control-of-terrain maps of #Russia's invasion of #Ukraine from @TheStudyofWar and @criticalthreats. I…

Nigel Deforrest-pearce (@DeforrestNigel)
5:19pm PDT - June 29th, 2023
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued until 6/29 7:00PM MDT. View our maps here: https://t.co/sWkgEOozzj #hail #wind https://t.co/bz65m8tfRL

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued until 6/29 7:00PM MDT. View our maps here: https://t.co/sWkgEOozzj #hail #wind https://t.co/bz65m8tfRL

HailTrace Alerts (@HailTraceAlerts)
5:19pm PDT - June 29th, 2023

RT @ValorLeaks: VALORANT releases in China on 7/12 | #VALORANT > Exclusive Melee, All past bundles will be purchasable. Including Champio…

julia (@soonkyu_ah)
5:18pm PDT - June 29th, 2023

RT @DemocracyDocket: "In Moore, the ISL theory did not just fail to gain a majority, it emerged discredited. The result will be to remove a…

BAM (@bameado1)
5:18pm PDT - June 29th, 2023

RT @BenjaminCrew1: Indiana Jones understands that audiences want: -Maps -Skeletons -A big ole boy -Character meeting a bad guy after a long…

Ced (@ColdBloodedCyni)
5:18pm PDT - June 29th, 2023
I witnessed a man who gives his all for things he loves this week at MAPS. 

There is a good man behind the gold mask, he is decent, caring, head strong and is on a journey to evolve with pure intentions. 

Much love @kloss_eth. Thank you for our bond that was forged this week,… https://t.co/lE2A7gFgGl

I witnessed a man who gives his all for things he loves this week at MAPS. There is a good man behind the gold mask, he is decent, caring, head strong and is on a journey to evolve with pure intentions. Much love @kloss_eth. Thank you for our bond that was forged this week,… https://t.co/lE2A7gFgGl

Holden_tez ( (@CoreyabandonT)
5:18pm PDT - June 29th, 2023

RT @Juno_Apollo: Too often when I see someone post the queer flag I see comments saying “ha ha i ThOuGhT tHaT wAs ThE MAP fLaG” So here…

(@alexismoir10)
5:18pm PDT - June 29th, 2023

RT @GilaRPGs: It's here! The Gila Hack has arrived! This is a super duper early version of my fantasy game. It's got what I love: diceless…

(@ink_and_stories)
5:18pm PDT - June 29th, 2023

RT @Travis_in_Flint: Just In: Republicans take a major loss as the Supreme Court rules that Judges do have the authority to override the S…

Losi514 (@Losi5141)
1:21pm PDT - June 27th, 2023

RT @DemocracyDocket: This ruling is a victory for democracy as it confirms that state courts can play a vital role in safeguarding voting r…

Slimy Nuggets (@SlimyNuggets)
1:21pm PDT - June 27th, 2023

RT @EricHolder: Today's Supreme Court ruling in Moore v. Harper is MAJOR victory for our democracy, for our movement for #FairMaps, and one…

Mary Fortson (@MaryFortso8187)
1:21pm PDT - June 27th, 2023

RT @Reuters: The US Supreme Court rebuffed a legal theory that could hand sweeping power to state legislatures to establish rules for presi…

(@4guardian_angel)
1:21pm PDT - June 27th, 2023

RT @DemocracyDocket: NEW: As a result of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision rejecting the independent state legislature theory, 28 active st…

WAKE UP AMERICA (@ClaudineR66)
1:21pm PDT - June 27th, 2023

RT @DemocracyDocket: NEW: As a result of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision rejecting the independent state legislature theory, 28 active st…

Helen C. Huard (@HuardHelene1)
1:21pm PDT - June 27th, 2023

RT @Travis_in_Flint: Just In: Republicans take a major loss as the Supreme Court rules that Judges do have the authority to override the S…

Wayne Borkes (@WayneBorkes)
1:21pm PDT - June 27th, 2023

RT @milkmochabear: HELLO Washington, D.C. and New Jersey! Milk Mocha are here in #animenext booth 1277 and #AwesomeCon booth 1705! (maps i…

Ren (@spawkels)
1:21pm PDT - June 27th, 2023

RT @MikaelValterss1: WEEKLY SITREP RUSSO-UKRAINIAN WAR JUNE 15-21 What happened last week in the war. The answer is both nothing much and…

theNabster #Doom #Gloom (@meNabster)
1:21pm PDT - June 27th, 2023

Just had to tear the house apart looking for one of those hellish "I've put it in a safe place" places. When I found what I was looking for, it wasn't even IN a safe place. Just a normal cupboard. Maybe I should draw maps.

Valerie Storey (@valeriestorey)
1:21pm PDT - June 27th, 2023

RT @DemocracyDocket: NEW: As a result of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision rejecting the independent state legislature theory, 28 active st…

Kelly (@Kellyk1969)
1:21pm PDT - June 27th, 2023

RT @RepBonamici: The Supreme Court’s decision to reject the radical independent state legislature theory is a win for voting rights and a w…

Lamont Terry (@terry132_terry)
1:21pm PDT - June 27th, 2023

RT @VMCFArt: @neal_katyal @HoganLovells I’m in NC, so while it’s bittersweet that this isn’t a total victory for the maps we had, I’m grate…

JDenton (@denton310)
1:21pm PDT - June 27th, 2023

RT @DemocracyDocket: NEW: As a result of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision rejecting the independent state legislature theory, 28 active st…

KimAlyce ☮️ (@kimalyceosteen)
1:21pm PDT - June 27th, 2023

If anybody wants to donate to help me get a work table or some pieces of wood to make one (so I can draw, paint and make maps): https://t.co/SE0iTlAoSx https://t.co/vDsEP1g1OI Or zelle directly to my bank account with ashleymsmith1515@gmail.com https://t.co/y25QgS5iVY

❄yeti❄ (@yyyetii)
1:21pm PDT - June 27th, 2023

RT @JonnyBlox: 'The Security Breach Files Updated Edition' has been delayed from December 26, 2023, to April 2, 2024! "Now updated with mo…

Alonso (@AlonsoHC18)
1:21pm PDT - June 27th, 2023

RT @RepJeffries: It is increasingly clear that Extreme MAGA Republicans secured a House majority based on unlawfully gerrymandered congress…

Hal Paddock (@halpad)
7:40pm PDT - June 26th, 2023

RT @JoyceWhiteVance: On the heels of SCOTUS's decision that Alabama cannot draw district maps that unfairly dilute Black voters' rights, an…

Beth Bartels (@bartb11)
7:40pm PDT - June 26th, 2023