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How poignant to see loved ones frozen in time on Google Street View

Letters: Readers respond to Adrian Chiles’s article about seeing an image of his late father on Google’s mapping tool

The Guardian - UK

Mexico waits for Google response before filing lawsuit over Gulf dispute

Mexico has objected to Google changing the Gulf of Mexico’s name to the ‘Gulf of America’ for users in the US.

Al Jazeera

Earth from space: A mysterious 'black hole' in Pacific Ocean that sparked wild rumors online

This Google Maps image captured in 2021 revealed a mysterious, triangular dark patch in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, sparking bizarre rumors about its origin. However, it turned out to be a small island with incredibly dense tree coverage.

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Mexico awaits new response from Google on dispute over Gulf of Mexico name before filing lawsuit

Mexico says it’s awaiting a new response from Google to its request that the tech company fully restore the name Gulf of Mexico to its Google Maps service before filing a lawsuit

The Independent UK

Google Maps: 20 years of plotting a course through geopolitics

As Google Maps celebrates the 20th anniversary of its launch in North America, new questions are arising over the way it shapes our view of the world, thanks to its compliance with demands from Donald Trump to change the names of geographic locations.

Radio France Internationale

Sydney Train Commuters Set To Face More Delays As ‘Go-Slow’ Action Commences

Might need a rain check on those weekend plans.

Pedestrian.tv

Microsoft confirms it will change name of Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America on Bing Maps (Update)

Bing Maps will rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. Apple Maps and Google Maps did the same recently.

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Apple Maps just got a lot better for cyclists in the UK – here’s what’s new

Apple Maps has supported bike directions in the UK for a long while, although the areas covered were very limited – but not anymore.

TechRadar

Google Maps is ramping up its Waze-like incident reports – and that could split opinion among users

More incident reports are coming to Google Maps, this time weather-based ones – but some might argue they’re more of a headache than a help.

TechRadar

Waze gets a big update that makes it easier to navigate to your favorite places

Waze's new smart, one-click button makes navigating to regular destinations faster.

TechRadar

Mexican President Threatens Google With Lawsuit Over 'Gulf of America' Name Change

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum warned Google of legal action over renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America" for U.S. users.

Latin Times

The White House says it's a 'fact' that the Gulf of Mexico has been renamed. Is that right?

For more than four centuries, the body of water stretching from Florida through Texas and into Mexico has been known as the Gulf of Mexico

The Independent UK

Newtown Restaurant Allegedly Targeted By Provocative Stunt: ‘Completely Taken Aback’

Cairo Takeaway condemned the incident as a deliberate attempt to provoke conflict.

Pedestrian.tv

Search For 'How To Report An Error On Google Maps' Spikes After Trump Renames Gulf Of Mexico

Trump's renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America has caused the name to vary on Google Maps, causing confusion and outrage amongst users.

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The Independent UK

Apple bends the knee and switches to ‘Gulf of America’ after Trump’s order

Google and Microsoft have also changed the gulf’s name in their respective map apps

The Independent UK

Trump accused of violating First Amendment after AP reporter barred from event over ‘Gulf of America’ renaming

The news agency said it was given an ultimatum over its editorial decision to refer to the Gulf of Mexico by its original name

Android Central

Google Maps users in the US will now see the renamed 'Gulf of America'

In accordance with Google's earlier statements, it updated Google Maps to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in the U.S.

The Independent UK

Google Calendar removes Black History Month and Pride Month because keeping them is ‘unsustainable’

Tech giant continues to fall in line with Donald Trump’s DEI crackdown

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The Independent UK

‘Red, White and Blueland?’ Republican unveils bill to rename Greenland

Georgia Representative Buddy Carter hopes to assist the U.S.’s ‘negotiator-in-chief’ with his plans to acquire the Arctic island

TechRadar

Google Maps and Apple Maps rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America, and I am so confused

Not every map agrees what to call the Gulf of Mexico.

The Independent UK

Google Maps renames Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America - but not in Mexico

Mexican users will continue to see the ‘Gulf of Mexico’

Top News

Google Maps Renames Gulf Of Mexico To Gulf Of America

The Gulf of Mexico on Google Maps is now the Gulf of America following an executive order by President Trump, reflecting efforts to honor American heritage.

The Guardian - AU

Why are ‘friendly neighbourhood cats’ appearing on Google Maps all of a sudden?

Sydneysiders are listing pets as purrfect tourist attractions, with five-star ratings for pettability and chonkiness

Tom’s Guide

Google Maps can help you find accessible locations — here’s how

Discover if a business you’re looking visit is wheelchair or pram-friendly

Evening Standard

London's black cabs could teach satnavs smarter routes. But at what cost?

A new study believes taxi drivers could help decongest the city – if only they’d share their secrets with Google Maps

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