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Tag Archives: Google Maps
Google brings Incognito mode to Maps
It’s good, but also a perfect opportunity for us to remember that Incognito mode doesn’t translate to “I’m invisible!”
Google Maps shortcut turns into 100-car mud pie in farmer’s field
Trying to save 20 minutes, 100 drivers took a Google Maps shortcut… into a field, where the mud-stuck cars then caused a 2-hour delay.
Google Maps scammers put their own phone numbers onto bank listings
Once they get victims on the phone, the crooks get their account PINs and CVV numbers for debit/credit cards and then drain their accounts.
Google Maps open redirect flaw abused by scammers
A bug in Google Maps has turned it into a better URL shortener for crooks than goo.gl
Peeing robot spoils the fun as Google temporarily unplugs map-editing tool
Map Maker’s offline until Google sets up moderation that will quash what it says is escalating map vandalism. Happy now, maker of weak-bladdered Android image?
Google blushes over Google Maps showing Android icon urinating on Apple icon
These pranks are pretty easy to pull, and Google’s got its work cut out when it comes to blocking vandalism. 
Is Google Maps accurate? Ask the giant cat…
Someone edited Google Maps to add a giant cat. It was there one minute, then it was gone, leaping back into whatever cyber kittyland it came from. 