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Google Maps Renamed Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' - But Only for U.S.

Google Maps Renamed Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' - But Only for U.S. Users

TL;DRGoogle Maps shows "Lake America" instead of "Lake Ontario" to U.S. users only.

Why it matters: Demonstrates how tech platforms amplify geopolitical tensions and regional naming disputes globally.

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Anthropic signs out some Claude users, removes saved payment methods

Malware on user PCs stole Claude sessions; Anthropic refunding charges and removing saved payment methods.

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Analysis: AI chatbots challenged or didn't respond

AI chatbots mostly failed to counter foreign disinformation; Google's AI summaries performed better.

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AI's 'Creepy' Crawlers Criticized by Linux Foundation's IT

AI scrapers consume massive server resources, outpacing legitimate user traffic at Linux Foundation.

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YouTube Star Markiplier Is Now GoPro’s Largest Shareholder

Gaming YouTuber Markiplier became GoPro's biggest shareholder through investment.

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Professor Murder Rides the Subway is a forgotten slice of dance punk

A forgotten mid-2000s NYC dance-punk EP deserves rediscovery for its tight songwriting.

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Debian votes to let contributors code with AI

Debian allows AI-assisted coding but requires quality standards.

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The Ternus Era At Apple Begins, But Cook Isn’t Leaving

Apple names John Ternus new CEO; Tim Cook remains in leadership role.

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Chess.com launches New Poker Site, Plans More Classic Game Sites

Chess.com launched a free poker site and plans to expand into other classic games using AI.

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How to improve your audio quality on Android Auto

Check your phone, car, and app settings to fix Android Auto audio quality.

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A decade's worth of Steam files totaling more than 12TB has leaked

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