Turns out that sometimes, even the very best filters, algorithms, and moderators can’t prevent the worst elements of humanity from ruining it for the rest of us. At least, that’s the case with ...

Google Maps is the go-to navigation service for millions, but it wasn’t always as good as it is today. Back in 2008, Google launched Map Maker to allow users to help fill in the gaps to by adding ...

Google has reopened Map Maker, the platform that lets users edit and improve Google Maps, with a new structure to better moderate community edits. Google suspended Map Maker in May shortly after the ...

You have a choice when it comes to maps, and the answer isn’t as clear as it used to be. Google’s maps are still king, but OpenStreetMap is making a name for itself, gaining favor among many apps and ...

Contributor Joy Hawkins warns about the likely unintended consequences of Google's impending shutdown of Map Maker, calling for the search giant to create more transparency. Google’s Map Maker has ...