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Software Tech Culture

Developer builds "complete" OpenStreetMap client for classic Mac OS 9

Fulfilling a childhood dream in the age of cloud, APIs, and software frameworks

By Alfonso Maruccia, June 29, 2026, 12:01 PM

The Web Google

Google Maps is hiding reviews, photos, and more unless you sign in

Signed-out users report a new "limited view"

By Rob Thubron, February 20, 2026, 6:57 AM 13 comments

Gaming Tech Culture

Thousands of players join forces to build New York City in Minecraft at a 1:1 scale

A data-driven effort to map every street, building, and balcony at full scale

By Skye Jacobs, January 18, 2026, 11:22 AM

AI Tech Culture

A new map reveals the true scale of America's AI data center boom

Researchers are using open-source intelligence, satellite imagery, and local permits to map facilities

By Skye Jacobs, January 7, 2026, 10:32 AM

The Web Software

Machine learning just helped researchers create the biggest 3D map of buildings around the world

Researchers publish GlobalBuildingAtlas, mapping 2.75 billion buildings in 3D

By Alfonso Maruccia, December 13, 2025, 11:16 AM

Download of the Week The Web

Explore the world in detail with Google Earth Pro, a free download

If you love exploring geography, Google Earth Pro is your go-to – and best of all, it's free to download. It gives you high-resolution satellite imagery, 3D terrain, Street View integration, and tools for measuring, mapping, and planning. Check out more essential apps here.

By Julio Franco, October 8, 2025, 11:04 AM

The Web Google

Mexico threatens lawsuit against Google over "Gulf of America" name on Google Maps

Mexico's president suggested North America be renamed América Mexicana

By Rob Thubron, February 18, 2025, 5:16 AM 43 comments

The Web Apple

Apple considers monetizing Maps to strengthen services revenue

Search ads could have an averse impact on the Maps experience

By Shawn Knight, February 17, 2025, 2:35 PM 13 comments

The Web Apple

Apple Maps is now available on the web

Beta available on Safari, Chrome and Edge, with more features coming later

By Daniel Sims, July 25, 2024, 6:51 AM

What Ever Happened to MapQuest?

FEATURE By Amir Shoam, May 13, 2024, 6:07 AM TechSpot Tech Culture

Today, you can simply type the name of a destination and instantly get a map with turn-by-turn directions to get there. These advancements predated the smartphone, thanks to a service called MapQuest.