Snapchat and other popular apps with maps were vandalized to label New York City as ‘Jewtropolis’ – Business Insider

Business Insider Snapchat and other popular apps with maps were vandalized to label New York City as 'Jewtropolis'Business InsiderSnapchat users discovered on Thursday morning that the app's map labeled New York City as "Jewtropolis." The cause was vandalism of the mapping software from Mapbox, a third-party company that supplies mapping information to Snapchat, StreetEasy, …Hack changes NYC to "Jewtropolis" on major mapping appCBS NewsApparent Map Hack Makes Snapchat, Other Apps Show 'Jewtropolis' Instead of NYCNBC New YorkSnap drops after users discover the app's map labeled New York City as 'Jewtropolis' (SNAP)Markets InsiderGothamist –TechCrunch –The... more →
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Google’s in-house incubator made a Waze-like app for the New York City subway – The Verge

The Verge Google's in-house incubator made a Waze-like app for the New York City subwayThe VergeThe app, called Pigeon, is live on Apple's App Store, but access is still limited to those with an invitation code. Its developers say the app can help commuters choose routes that avoid delays and crowds other users report. Google Maps and the MTA's …and more » map app – Google News… more →
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For the Good of Society — and Traffic! — Delete Your Map App – New York Magazine

New York Magazine For the Good of Society — and Traffic! — Delete Your Map AppNew York MagazineI live on an obnoxiously quaint block in South Berkeley, California, lined with trees and two-story houses. There's a constant stream of sidewalk joggers before and after work, and plenty of (good) dogs in the yards. Trick-or-treaters from distant … map app – Google News… more →
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‘Gruesome’ app is like Pokémon Go for murders – New York Post

New York Post 'Gruesome' app is like Pokémon Go for murdersNew York PostRolled out in time for Halloween, Gruesome Gotham transports users to the grisly crime scenes of six salacious slayings committed on the streets of Victorian-era New York City. Getting in on the gorefest is easy. After you download the free app, a map … map app – Google News… more →
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Rail Crossing Warnings Are Sought for Mapping Apps – The New … – New York Times

New York Times Rail Crossing Warnings Are Sought for Mapping Apps – The New …New York TimesThe National Transportation Safety Board asked tech companies to add the locations of grade crossings into digital maps and to provide alerts for drivers.O'Grady's PowerPage » Apple, Google to add railroad crossing data …O’Grady’s Power Page (blog)all 11 news articles » map app – Google News… more →
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