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Yes, MapQuest Still Exists - Here's What It Has Evolved Into

Before Google Maps and smartphones, people used printed maps, often from a site called MapQuest. What's happened to the ...
Grist on MSN

How we mapped Chicago’s lead pipe problem and what we learned

Chicago has a lead pipe problem. The city estimates that about 412,000 out of roughly 491,000 water service lines require ...
PC World

Explore the solar system from your desk with Google’s space maps

Last month, Google quietly killed off Google Sky Maps. But there’s still another way to virtually explore most of the solar system a la Google Maps: it’s called Google Maps in Space. Google Maps in ...
The Hill

Texas Senate approves new map, sending it to Abbott’s desk

The Texas state Senate early Saturday signed off on a new congressional map, sending the legislation to Gov. Greg Abbott (R) to sign into law ahead of the 2026 midterms. The Senate had already passed ...
The Texas Tribune

Fresh off Texas Senate’s approval, new congressional map is target of lawsuits

One lawsuit, filed by LULAC on behalf of 13 Texas residents, states that the redrawn districts in the new map are racially discriminatory and violate voter protection laws. Audio recording is ...
Tom's Guide

Google Maps just made it easier to see the places you've been — here's how

iPhones I can't wait to use this iOS 26 feature that helps me remember new discoveries — here's how it works iPhones I've tried out the biggest addition to iOS 26 Maps — here's what I like and what I ...
CNN

California Democrats release map ahead of redistricting in response to Texas

California Governor Gavin Newsom, along with local congressional representatives, state officials and supporters, speaks as he announces the redrawing of California's congressional maps, calling on ...
The New York Times

What to Know About Instagram Map, a New Feature Drawing Backlash

The service rolled out this week, prompting confusion and safety concerns. Meta, which owns Instagram, said the feature was turned off unless users activated it. By Isabella Kwai A new Instagram ...
TechCrunch

How to use Instagram Map and protect your privacy

Following Wednesday’s launch of Instagram’s new Snap Map-like opt-in “Instagram Map” feature — which lets U.S. users share their most recent active location with others and discover location-based ...
ABC News

Instagram rolls out new features including map, reposts and Friends Reels tab

Here's what you should know about the new features. Instagram has rolled out a new slate of new features it says will help users better connect with friends, from reposts to updating locations and ...
TechCrunch

Instagram takes on Snapchat with new ‘Instagram Map’

Instagram is rolling out Instagram Map, a new feature that lets users share their most recent active location with others and discover location-based content. The Meta-owned social network is also ...