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The story of a disaster: An IPL win, a city’s joy, and a tragedy that was waiting to happen

Bengaluru was ready. WhatsApp groups were buzzing with potential plans, and not the kinds that get washed down by lethargy and red lines on Google Maps. These were serious plans. Someone fetched a list of screenings, someone else a list of bars with projector screens. A matrix of experience versus…

I swapped my Apple Watch for the Galaxy Watch 7 — here's what I liked and disliked

I swapped my Apple Watch for the Galaxy Watch 7 — here's what I liked and disliked

This fitness writer swapped his Apple Watch for the Galaxy Watch 7

Teen Who Brutally Slammed Teacher Head-First Into Concrete Walks Free Despite Guilty Plea

Teen Who Brutally Slammed Teacher Head-First Into Concrete Walks Free Despite Guilty Plea

"She deserved it," the student said. "The stupid cow deserved it."

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“My Husband Hates This Hack”: 80 Golden Travel Hacks People Don’t Gatekeep

A group of fishermen made waves a few years back, after revealing that their secret weapon while out at sea is none other than condoms. Several news outlets reported that the Kenyans are relying on the little latex sheaths to protect themselves. But not in the way you might expect.…

The mysterious hill in Sudan that looks like 'landlocked lips' — Earth from space

A 2012 Google Earth photo captured a hill formation in Sudan that bears a striking resemblance to human lips. Not much is known about the unusual landmark, but researchers have guessed how it formed.

Investigation continues days after unexplained deaths of next-door neighbours in Scarborough

Police say cause of deaths on 21 and 26 May still being investigated

The Independent UK

Chaos on German autobahns as Google Maps wrongly says they are closed

Drivers using the navigation app confronted with mass of red dots indicating stop signs

The Guardian - UK

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Google Maps lets you customize your car icon on Android and iOS — here’s how to do it

Google Maps lets you customize your car icon on Android and iOS — here’s how to do it

Ditch Google Maps' boring flat arrow with one of 8 different car designs. Here's how to change it.

Have you looked at satellite images of Gaza? You should

Have you looked at satellite images of Gaza? You should

Imagery is filtering on Google Maps through from October and November 2024. If that was the reality then, imagine what it looks like now

The Guardian - US

Residents at over-55s block of flats left ‘trapped’ after lift broken for nine weeks

Residents at over-55s block of flats left ‘trapped’ after lift broken for nine weeks

Myra Hunter, 73, says fellow residents in their 80s and 90s were unable to use the building’s stairs

The Independent UK

23 Times People Found Such Strange Things On Google Maps, They Just Had To Share Them

23 Times People Found Such Strange Things On Google Maps, They Just Had To Share Them

Apparently, there are many hidden treasures just waiting to be discovered on Google Maps!

A single incident brought Sydney’s train network to a standstill – again. Here’s why it keeps happening

A single incident brought Sydney’s train network to a standstill – again. Here’s why it keeps happening

Poorly planned rail lines and a reliance on hand-delivered messages combined with 170-year-old infrastructure provides a picture of a network with myriad vulnerabilities

The Guardian - AU

Google’s Android XR glasses look like its most exciting gadget in years – but the headset leaves me wanting more

Google’s Android XR glasses look like its most exciting gadget in years – but the headset leaves me wanting more

Google finally shows off what its Android XR glasses and headset are capable of, and it's a mixed bag for now.

Apple Maps gets a tasty Michelin star restaurant upgrade, but it still lacks one key Google Maps ingredient

Apple Maps gets a tasty Michelin star restaurant upgrade, but it still lacks one key Google Maps ingredient

Apple Maps has added Michelin star ratings and much more in a new update to take on Google Maps –here's what's new.

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Google Messages is getting another wave of updates – here are 7 you can expect to see soon

There's a handful of new functions and features that could be coming to Google Messages very soon, including these 7 new additions.

How to beat Rule 14 of The Password Game – Tips to find the secret country

Hope your geography skills are up to scratch.

Android Central

Google Maps for iOS simplifies saving locations from screenshots

The new feature is utilizing Gemini, and the app can recognize places in your photos and create a dedicated list within the 'You' tab.

Google Maps just added a genius time-saving feature for your iPhone

Google’s screenshot feature has started to roll out for iPhones, allowing the app to scan screenshots for relevant location information and present you with directions.

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Google Maps can now scan your iPhone screenshots to save forgotten places, but that gives me privacy chills

Google Maps can now pick out places from your screenshots and add them to a location list.

Google Maps gets an iPhone update that'll become an everyday essential for many

iPhone users are about to get a killer Google Maps upgrade.

International Business Times

Google Maps Gets Creepy Cool, Now Scans Your iPhone Screenshots to Track Places You've Seen Online

Google Maps now auto-scans your iPhone screenshots to detect and save real-world locations using AI—no more forgetting cool places you spot online.

The National (Scotland)

This Scottish town has been named the UK's top affordable place for families

See why this Scottish town, 'nestled among beautiful landscapes,' has been named the top location for families looking to buy a home in the UK by…

The Independent UK

Argument outside a Foot Locker turns to gunfire leaving two people dead

The suspect took a gun from a vehicle and began shooting at the victims after the argument turned violent, police have said said

Android Central

Google officially killed Driving Mode after stripping most of its features in 2024

Google Assistant is slowly being cast aside in favor of Gemini, and many features are gone forever as part of the move.

Google Messages update finally adds an important safety tool – and teases a feature I'm surprised the app doesn't have already

Google Messages beta finally adds Sensitive Content Warnings for some.

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