Jonas Voss

#Google #biometrics

Andrew Walker with some observations.

#google #googlelayoffs

99 second hand smartphones are transported in a handcart to generate virtual traffic jam in Google Maps.Through this activity, it is possible to turn a green street red which has an impact in the physical world by navigating cars on another route to avoid being stuck in traffic. #googlemapshacks

The paper discusses the development of maps and their function within society. It links the genesis of early maps with the current development of urban apps and the success of Pokémon Go. Thus it questions the practice of mapping and gives an overview over the critical perspectives of digital mapping, with a focus on Google Maps.

Interesting article on what steps to take to ditch the services of the big five. Spoiler alert, ditching them all is doable but not straightforward.