Hackers see "sheeple" sheared by Google wireless data grab
Long before Google online mapping service cars snatched data from private wireless hotspots there was the Wall of Sheep.
Internet
Jul 30, 2012
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News tagged with mapping service
Apple Maps, once a laughingstock, now dominates iPhones
Apple Maps quickly became the butt of jokes when it debuted in 2012. It overlooked many towns and businesses and misplaced famous landmarks. It marked New York's Madison Square Garden arena as park space because of the word ...
Software
Dec 7, 2015
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China launches own version of Google Earth
China has launched an official online mapping service as US Internet giant Google continues to hold out on applying for a licence to provide a similar service in the country, state media said Friday.
Internet
Oct 22, 2010
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Google Earth dives into oceans and WW II
Google Earth mapping service is letting people use the Internet to dive into the world's oceans or see the ruin that World War II bombings rained on European cities.
Internet
Feb 5, 2010
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Review: Refinements add up in new Mac system
There isn't one thing that jumps out with Apple's new Mac operating system, known as Mavericks—and that's a good thing.
Software
Oct 23, 2013
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Conn. AG demands access to data grabbed by Google
(AP) -- Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal on Friday demanded that Google provide access to data the company said it accidentally collected from public Wi-Fi networks.
Internet
Dec 10, 2010
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Wolfram Alpha answer engine best of show at SXSW
A new Wolfram Alpha search engine that delivers factual answers to online queries instead of links to Web pages won top honors late Sunday at the South By South West (SXSW) awards ceremony.
Software
Mar 15, 2010
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Google apologizes for privacy lapses, to tighten controls (Update)
Google pledged Friday to strengthen its privacy and security practices after its "Street View" mapping service gathered private wireless data, including emails and passwords, in dozens of countries.
Internet
Oct 22, 2010
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California politician wants to censor online maps
An elected California official wants the state known for Internet technology to blur images of schools, hospitals, government buildings and houses of worship in online maps.
Internet
Mar 28, 2009
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Google Maps taking armchair explorers to the Amazon
Two women washed clothes in the dark water of the Rio Negro as a boat glided past with a camera-laden Google tricycle strapped to the roof, destined to give the world a window into the Amazon rain forest.
Internet
Aug 19, 2011
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