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Alex Fink

Zuckerman vs Zuckerberg

July 14, 2024

Ethan Zuckerman is a professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a scholar of digital media. He and his team work to understand the contemporary digital world and build social media systems that are focused on communities, not on profits. Ethan is currently suing Meta (i.e. Facebook) in a landmark case that might (and likely should) change our interpretation of section 230. Please tune in to hear the details of the case and the various ways it could change the social media landscape. It's fascinating!

Prof. Jeff Jarvis - Rewriting Media's Business Model (Yet Again)

May 24, 2024

Jeff Jarvis is a journalism professor at the City College in New York (CUNY), the author of six books, and the cohost of the successful podcast "This week in Google and AI". Jeff spent many years teaching entrepreneurial journalism - and God knows journalism could use some entrepreneurial spirit, right about now. Please check out Jeff's books, The Gutenberg Parenthesis and Magazine, both from Bloomsbury (discount codes here: gutenbergparenthesis.com).

Donald Robertson - Where Philosophy Meets Psychology

June 22, 2024

Our guest today is Donald Robertson - Donald is a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist and author of several books, including How to Think Like a Roman Emperor and, more recently, Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor. He is one of the founders of the Modern Stoicism nonprofit organization and the founder and president of the Plato's Academy Centre in Athens, Greece. He was born in Scotland but now lives in Montreal, Canada. His upcoming book, How to Think Like Socrates, will be released later this year, and can be preordered on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or anywhere else books are generally sold.

Rick Edmonds - Analyzing the Financial Decline of Legacy Media

July 8, 2024

Rick Edmonds is the media business analyst for the Poynter Institute, a school and study center for working journalists. He has been doing research and writing for 25 years on the financial decline of legacy media, newspapers particularly, and the rise of new media alternatives. His reporting and commentary appear regularly on the Poynter Online site. He has spoken to conference groups in the U.S.A. and in Paris, Norway, Madrid, Vienna and Chile.

Jonathan Green - How To Make ChatGPT and Other Tools Useful (Right Now)

July 5, 2024

Welcome to the Otherweb. Our guest today is Jonathan Green - a bestselling author of hundreds of books, a celebrity ghostwriter, and an expert in using artificial intelligence tools to their utmost capacity. This is the best conversation I've had on the practical implications of ChatGPT and how regular people can augment their own capabilities by using these tools as a shortcut.

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News from Google Maps

Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Google Maps, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 26 stories have been published about Google Maps which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Verge

Verge

Google will let you search for products on Maps to help with holiday shopping

Verge

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BGR

BGR

These Google Maps tips will help you navigate Thanksgiving and Black Friday travel

BGR

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Mashable

Mashable

Google Maps is adding new color options for your virtual vehicle icon

Mashable

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Latest news stories

Newsweek

Newsweek

Ukraine Official Accuses Google Maps of Giving Away Military Positions

Newsweek

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Verge

Verge

Google Maps’ enhanced navigation will make sure you’re in the right lane

Verge

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BGR

BGR

Google Maps and Google Earth just got tons of new AI-powered features

BGR

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Engadget

Engadget

Google is adding Gemini AI-powered tools to Maps

Engadget

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Pocket-lint

Pocket-lint

My 7 go-to Android Auto apps I use on every road trip

Pocket-lint

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Engadget

Engadget

Google Maps now lets you reserve a parking spot inside the app

Engadget

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TechCrunch

TechCrunch

Google’s partnership with SpotHero brings parking reservations to Maps and Search | TechCrunch

TechCrunch

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TechCrunch

TechCrunch

Google Maps will show AI-powered review summaries in India | TechCrunch

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BGR

BGR

Maybe Google's new 'reasoning AI' can address the Hawk Tuah spam all over Google Maps

BGR

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KnowTechie

KnowTechie

Google Maps on Android Auto finally lets you report road hazards

KnowTechie

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Gizmodo

Gizmodo

Google Maps Might Finally Crack Down on Review Bombing

Gizmodo

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9to5Google

9to5Google

Google Maps warning shows which business profiles might have fake reviews

9to5Google

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Verge

Verge

Google is about to update Street View images across dozens of countries

Verge

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GlobetrotterGirls

GlobetrotterGirls

5 Tech Tips for Travelers Embracing Digital Platforms

GlobetrotterGirls

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Popular Mechanics

Popular Mechanics

A Camper Was Playing With Google Maps—and Stumbled Upon a Likely Ancient Impact Crater

Popular Mechanics

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The Cool Down

The Cool Down

Google launches cutting-edge AI initiative that uses stop lights to fight traffic: 'We can already see the tremendous potential'

The Cool Down

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DPA International

DPA International

Google Maps expands forest fire warnings to Europe

DPA International

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