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New 3D mapping tech goes way beyond GPS to let us see the Earth in ways never before possible

Project Orbion brings together several cutting edge technologies to create a digital twin of the planet that will enable geospatial vision like we've never seen before.
Android Authority

This upcoming Google Maps feature could be a game-changer for group planning (APK teardown)

Google Maps is working on a new feature that will make it easier to share a list of search results with others. This new share feature creates a shareable list of the first ten search results from any ...
Politico

Texas’ Republican-controlled House approves new maps to create more winnable GOP congressional seats

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas House on Wednesday approved redrawn congressional maps that would give Republicans a bigger edge in 2026, muscling through a partisan gerrymander that launched weeks of ...
GamesRadar+

Battlefield 6 dev says the beta's small maps are "to make sure we hit the full-octane version of Battlefield on the head" and, don't worry, "large maps exist" too

Battlefield Battlefield 6 dataminers uncover launch map that's nearly four times larger than Siege of Cairo, days after beta players kept clowning on Dice for saying "large maps exist" Battlefield ...
New York Post

Instagram’s new location tracking feature could put users in danger, critics say — here’s how to make sure it’s off

Instagram launched a slew of new features on Wednesday — and users say one of them is a win for stalkers. The new Instagram Map allows users to share their real-time location with followers. With ...
GameSpot

Battlefield 6 Boss Explains The Game's New Destruction Elements

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Earlier this year, EA showed off some of the destructible elements in Battlefield 6. That glimpse of destruction you can wreak was amplified in the ...
Nature

Google AI model mines trillions of images to create maps of Earth ‘at any place and time’

The technology giant Google has released an artificial intelligence (AI) model that acts as a ‘virtual satellite’ to weave together trillions of disparate observations — satellite images, radar and ...
VentureBeat

Google DeepMind says its new AI can map the entire planet with unprecedented accuracy

Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now Google DeepMind announced today a ...
CBS News

North Texans rally against redistricting at UT Arlington hearing amid controversy over maps, voting rights

North Texans turned out in large numbers to make their voices heard at a redistricting hearing at UT Arlington on Monday evening. The effort to redraw the state's congressional map is one of the most ...
AppleInsider

Using Unity with ChatGPT on macOS for vibe coding is dangerously easy

AI has made it somewhat easier for non-developers to create apps but using ChatGPT with Unity in macOS, but it won't turn you into John Carmack overnight. The growth of AI chatbots such as ChatGPT has ...
Business Insider

This startup just raised $15 million to create custom maps with AI for monitoring wildfire and flood risks

California startup Felt has raised $15 million to develop its AI-driven geospatial mapping platform. Users can create custom maps and dashboards with AI by instructing it with prompts. Felt's platform ...