- cross-posted to:
- degoogle@lemmy.ml
- cross-posted to:
- degoogle@lemmy.ml
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It’s stunning how quickly this change was implemented. Tech companies can just edit a string on some database and rename the planet huh?
Actually Google maps changes itself based on the country it is accessed from.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/02/14/google-maps-political-borders/
So I imagine that it’s the Gulf of America when accessed from Burgerstan
https://blog.google/products/maps/united-states-geographic-name-change-feb-2025/
Too many 19 year olds with too much write access is a sign of the times.
Gulf of how does this make groceries cheaper?
Install organic maps
Doesn’t list business opening and closing hours, which is half my use of Google maps. Other than that, sure.
consumer activism is not effective praxis
