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Google Maps has changed the name of Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ for US users. Photo: Google via Reuters
Donald Trump

Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ for US users after Trump order

Canadian users continue to see the original name as the tech giant rolls out location-based labelling.

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South Korea

South Korea to finally get fully functioning Google Maps

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Google

Video | Google finally allowed to export South Korea map data

Hong Kong transport

Letters | A quick fix to traffic congestion for Hong Kong? Smarter tolls

Readers discuss dynamic toll pricing, prosocial AI development, and driving licence renewal.

The Tai Lam Tunnel on June 2, when the government reduced tolls and usage jumped by 10 per cent. Photo: Sun Yeung
Alibaba

Amap, Alibaba’s answer to Google Maps, sees millions test new ranking service

Amap Street Stars uses AI algorithms to rank mainland destinations including restaurants, hotels and tourist attractions.

Americas and the Caribbean

Mexico sues Google over ‘Gulf of America’ name change

Trump had signed an executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico, but it carries authority only within the US.

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The Philippines

Manila praises Google’s move to put ‘West Philippine Sea’ on the map

A senator says the move by Google Maps proves the correctness of Manila’s policy to defend its sovereignty over the West Philippine Sea.

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A Google Earth map shows the western part of the Philippines as the “West Philippine Sea”. Photo: Jeoffrey Maitem
Food and Drinks

On Google Maps, actor Nicholas Tse lists go-to places to eat in Hong Kong

‘Chef Nic’s Choice’ list of places to eat in Hong Kong on Google Maps’ Shared List Feature runs the gamut from comfort food to sushi.

Hong Kong society

Does your favourite Hong Kong attraction make it into Google’s top 10?

List of the most-reviewed spots of all time across the city has been revealed.

US-China tech war

China’s antitrust probe into Google seen as warning shot to the US

While the immediate impact is limited, China could escalate its actions depending on how its negotiations with the US unfold, analysts say.

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A Google logo outside a building in Beijing. Photo: AFP
Donald Trump

Mexico says Google was wrong to accept Trump’s ‘Gulf of America’ name change

President Claudia Sheinbaum’s letter also asks for Google’s search platform to prominently display the map of ‘Mexican America’.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum gives a morning press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City on Thursday. Photo: EPA-EFE
Google

Automotive OS to the fore as drivers seek smartphone-style in-car features

Owners want their cars to be as functional as smartphones, and carmakers are working with software companies to make it happen.

Apps

What Google Maps’ new AI features are and how they will help you

Google is using its AI-powered Gemini technology to set up Google Maps as an entertainment guide as well as a navigational tool.

Hong Kong society

Google removes some fake names pranksters gave to Hong Kong schools on Maps

Company says steps taken to prevent further abuse of Maps service, while Post check finds some offensive names remain.

Google says that allowing users to contribute content helped to keep information on Maps “authentic and reliable”. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong officials concerned over pranksters renaming schools on Google Maps

Changes range from manga character’s name to ‘psychiatric hospital’, but authorities not amused as wrong labels pop up on Uber, Lalamove.

The trend first emerged earlier this week in Taiwan, with authorities on the self-ruled island warning such acts online could constitute a violation of defamation laws. Photo: Shutterstock
Malaysia

My Take | Is Malaysia ‘missing the target’ in anti-Israel boycotts of Western brands?

It is a consumer’s right to shun a global business, but it may end up missing the target as local franchise holders are the ones bearing losses.

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Censorship in China

My Take | Why a walled internet may prove damaging for China’s future

Foreigners having trouble making mobile payments in China is just a trivial issue when it comes to the cost of its walled internet.

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Google

Google to cut off access to user location for law enforcement and itself

An update to Google Maps will keep location data on a user’s device and backups will be encrypted, preventing the tech giant from responding to sweeping warrants.

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An illuminated Google logo seen inside an office building in Zurich, Switzerland, on December 5, 2018. Photo: Reuters
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong boy rescued as he walks 8.7km home through country park during typhoon

Emergency services stage rescue after teenager using Google Maps to get home through country park during Typhoon Koinu dialled 999 as phone battery dwindled.

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United States

Google sued after US man using Maps app drives off collapsed bridge and drowns

Salesman Philip Paxson’s family is suing the tech giant for negligence, saying it had been informed of the collapse but failed to update its navigation system.

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Google

Google Maps faces scrutiny in the US amid antitrust suits

Google requires developers to use its mapping and search services together, a practice known as bundling that can violate antitrust law.

The logo of Google is seen at the Google Store Chelsea in New York on January 20, 2023. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong economy

Foodpanda deliveries in some Hong Kong areas disrupted by strike

A strike leader says the company has cut pay under the guise of a new payments system.

Striking couriers at takeout delivery firm Foodpanda vent their grievances in Central on Thursday. Photo: Facebook.
Hong Kong police

Iron Man-style hi-tech glasses could be developed for Hong Kong police

Hollywood superhero gadgets such as augmented reality glasses could be developed to give police an edge in battle against crime.

Internet

You make a geography-based Wordle clone. What to do with places like Taiwan?

Canadian web developer Abe Train created geography quiz Globle in the wake of Wordle’s success, but quickly realised he needed a rational framework for adjudicating geopolitical disputes.

US antitrust probe of Google Maps picks up speed

The US Justice Department has picked up speed on an antitrust probe of Google Maps to determine if bundling the service together with other Google software illegally stifles competition.

A Model 3 Tesla navigates morning rush hour using the car’s auto pilot feature in Los Angeles, California, March 20, 2019. Photo: Reuters
5G

Review | Huawei P50 Pro: one of the world’s best phones – if it had Google apps

Huawei’s new flagship smartphone comes with incredible cameras and a stunning design, but of lack of Google apps like Maps and no 5G mean it won’t be enough for most users.

The Huawei P50 Pro on show at a launch event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on January 26, 2022. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong

He’s a Hong Kong celebrity whose name no one knows (he works for Google)

Raf Ho has photographed thousands of kilometres of Hong Kong for Google Maps’ Street View, from driving its busiest roads to lugging heavy cameras up its steepest peaks.

Thailand

Thai royalists ‘dox’ hundreds of pro-democracy activists using Google Maps

The Google Maps documents, which included the names and addresses of nearly 500 people accused of opposing the monarchy, were taken down on Monday.

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