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Oops: Google says it might have deleted your Maps Timeline data

Ars Technica

The Google Maps Timeline has long been a useful though slightly uncomfortable feature that maintains a complete record of everywhere your phone goes (and probably you with it). In an email sent out over the weekend, Google confirmed what many already feared: Maps has accidentally deleted Timeline data on countless devices.

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Improve Your Nonprofit’s Programming Focus Through Matrix Mapping

NonProfit PRO

Yes — the matrix map. It is very tempting — and common — to pursue a variety of programs that promise short-term financial return and satisfy the wants and desires of the staff and board. So, is there a tool that can help you create a more streamlined and focused approach for your nonprofit?

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5 Ways Maps Can Help People Find Your Mission

NonProfit PRO

Maps can be a great visualization tool and an engaging way for supporters to connect with the causes they care about. Here are five ways nonprofits use maps to support their missions.

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Apple will use its street view Maps photos to train AI models

Engadget

Apple plans to start using images it collects for Maps to train its AI models. The company originally released the feature alongside its 2019 revamp of Apple Maps. The company originally released the feature alongside its 2019 revamp of Apple Maps. Look Around is Apple's answer to Google Street View.

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India Is Using AI and Satellites to Map Urban Heat Vulnerability Down to the Building Level

Wired

Remote-sensing data and artificial intelligence are mapping the most heat-vulnerable buildings in cities like Delhi, in an effort to target relief from extreme temperatures at a granular level.

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12-year-old Doom 2 challenge map finally beaten after six-hour, 23K-demon grind

Ars Technica

Over 12 years ago, a reclusive DoomWorld forum member going by the handle Okuplok released what he called "a slaughter map" for Doom 2. That reputation didn't stop classic FPS streamer Coincident , who has been grinding away at the "Okuplok slaughter map" in some form or another for years. Read full article Comments

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German roads thrown into chaos after Google Maps mislabels highways as closed

TechSpot

German motorists likely felt disheartened at the sight of all the stop signs on Google Maps on Thursday. The Guardian reports that major roads in western, northern, south-western and central parts of the country were shown as closed. Even parts of Belgium and the Netherlands appeared to have ground to. Read Entire Article

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