#maps

Historical maps

@maps.stefanbohacek.online.ap.brid.gy

39 minutes ago

A 1854 map of Austria, Liechtenstein, Italy from the website linked in the post.

Grafschaft Tyrol. 1852. Entworfen u. gezeichnet v. Major C. Radefeld. W. Feuerstein sc. Stahlstich Druck u. Verlag der Geographischen Anstalt des Bibliographischen Instituts. (In upper margin) Meyer's Groschen Atlas. (to accompany: Meyer's Zeitungs und […]

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Vzvzvz!

@vzvzvz.stefanbohacek.online.ap.brid.gy

45 minutes ago

Map of Indonesia overlaid with "grookkk".

The sound of "snoring" in Indonesian!
#language #linguistics #onomatopoeia #maps

GNU/Linux València

@gnulinuxvalencia.org

1 hour ago

OpenStreetMap: Cartografía libre de acceso, uso y distribución – Jorge Sanz Jorge Sanz nos acercó este proyecto titánico y colaborativo de una forma muy muy amena. ¿Sabías que tú también puedes participar? ¡Averigua cómo con esta presentación super-completa! Esta charla di...

OpenStreetMap: Cartografía libre de acceso, uso y distribución – Jorge Sanz
fediverse.tv/w/bnnaV8W9md...

#PeerTube #OpenStreetMap #València #Valencia #SoftwareLibre #SoberaníaTecnológica #Maps #Fediverse #Fediverso

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@2rzikkbou3ntafnir2qmmse0gwz.activitypub.awakari.com.ap.brid.gy

1 hour ago

Google Ask Maps: Conversational Map Search **Google’s Ask Map** feature helps users with real-world conversations and immersive AI navigation to make the route intuitive. Google announced the release of Ask Map, which brings an **immersive travel experience with Google Maps**. It uses fresh maps and Gemini AI models. With this feature, for the first time, users can start conversations with Maps. Right now, Ask Map is available ad-free. There is no announcement whether users will be charged for the feature or if it is free for all. Google Ask Maps will be available in the U.S. and India. Users can ask questions about locations and get **AI-generated personalization map suggestions**. You can access the Ask Map feature on Android and iOS devices in India and the U.S. Right now, Ask Map is not available for desktop. ## Ask Maps: The reason behind **Ask Map is to trigger conversations and help users get a better experience** on the route. You can ask questions while using Google Maps and get AI-generated answers. For example, you can ask questions like “Is there a fuel station with lights on where I can refuel my car?” Or “My phone battery is low, where can I charge it without waiting for too long?” ### How to Ask for Map Works? Ask Map uses **Google’s database of 500 million user reviews and 300 million places** to generate responses. Rather than filling the map with map pins or blue links, you get business details and reviews in a single answer within the map. VP and GM of Google Maps, Miriam Daniel, announced that As Map is a new conversational experience for users. It answers complex questions and provides real world solutions. ### Action and Personalization: **Ask Map offers customizable solutions**. It tracks Google Maps activity, such as saved places and searches. For example, if you ask for a fuel station to refill, it may already be used to use your location to track the nearest or your most visited stations. You can also ask for restaurant suggestions, and it will give you a recommendation list to choose from. You can book reservations, save places and share with your friends. ### Does Google Monetize Ask Map? **Google has not provided any information about Ask Map monetization**. We have tried to get responses from Google executives, but they declined to provide any information. Our question is specifically about whether the Ask Maps recommendations can help advertisers get top places. Google Maps is already monetized with ads. Map search ads and prompted pins are available. But there is no information about how ads will be incorporated within the Ask Map feature. ### Immersive Navigation Experience: Not only Ask Map, but Google is also releasing **Immersive Navigation experience update**. Now Google Maps will display a 3D view of navigation. 3D navigation will display terrain and buildings. #### Immersive Navigation Features: * 3D map * Natural Voice Guidance * Alternate route comparison * Comparison between toll cost and traffic delay. * Street View Previews with parking recommendations. Google is rolling out Immersive Navigation in the U.S. on Android and iOS devices. It supports Google Car built-in feature, Android Auto, and CarPlay. ### Impact of Ask Map: **Ask Map is another tool where users see Gemini AI integration.** Google launched Gemini in Maps in November 2025. It offers landmark-based navigation and conversational driving. In January 2026, Google released the features for cycling and walking. Ask Map makes Gemini a prominent feature in Google Maps. Now you can discover new places and plan trips using Ask Map. #### Businesses: Ask Maps integrates businesses into recommendations. Google will pull information from contributor reviews and places databases. There is no information about how it ranks businesses in recommendations. #### Advertisers: Google has not announced ads in Ask Maps. It is still to be seen how Google will monetize the Ask Maps feature. ### Conclusion: **The Ask Maps feature is available in the U.S. and India.** It is accessible on iOS and Android devices. The desktop version is not available. Immersive navigation is available in the U.S. only. Google released features on Android and iOS devices. It comes with build in Google cars, Android Auto, and CarPlay. **Other helpful articles:** * What is Google Zero * Google AI Mode * Google AI Edge App

Google Ask Maps: Conversational Map Search

#Ask #Maps #Google #Google #Maps #Technology

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Annett Grimm

@agrimm.bsky.social

2 hours ago

Swapping Mexico 🇲🇽 and Greenland 🇬🇱 in a Mercator projection.

(by Neil Kaye)
#dataviz #maps #geography

Places of worship

@pilgrimsonline.bsky.social

4 hours ago

A map showing the location of Turkey Credit https://ian.macky.net/pat/

Where is Turkey 🇹🇷?

#Turkey
#StepByStep 👣
#PlacesOfWorship
Been here? ❤️
Want to visit? 🔁
#Maps #Cartography #Geography #OneWorld
3/6

Historical maps

@maps.stefanbohacek.online.ap.brid.gy

4 hours ago

A 1823 map from the website linked in the post.

Vermont. Published in 1823. www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/detail/RUMS...

#map #maps #HistoricalMaps

Vzvzvz!

@vzvzvz.stefanbohacek.online.ap.brid.gy

4 hours ago

Map of Kazakhstan overlaid with "әпшу (apshu)".

The sound of "sneezing" in Kazakh!
#language #linguistics #onomatopoeia #maps

PKs Powerfromspace1

@powerfromspace1.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy

7 hours ago

@TheStudyofWar

NEW: Russian forces conducted a large-scale series of drone and missile strikes against Ukraine on the night of March 13 to 14 that caused significant civilian casualties in #Kyiv City.

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 14, 2026 […]

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@vzvzvz.stefanbohacek.online.ap.brid.gy

8 hours ago

Map of Oman overlaid with "وع وع (wa'-wa' )".

The sound of "baby crying" in Arabic!
#language #linguistics #onomatopoeia #maps

Historical maps

@maps.stefanbohacek.online.ap.brid.gy

8 hours ago

A 1855 map from the website linked in the post.

Map of New Hampshire & Vermont. Published by Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co. Entered ... 1850 by Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co. ... Pennsylvania. Published in 1855. www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/detail/RUMS...

#map #maps #HistoricalMaps

DaLetra Italiano

@daletra.online

8 hours ago

Maps - Maroon 5 I miss the taste of a sweeter life. I miss the conversation. I'm searching for a song tonight. I'm changing all of the stations.

Testo della canzone “Maps” di Maroon 5
#Maroon5 #Maps

Jemineale (Jeff)

@jemineale.bsky.social

12 hours ago

Worldle - Guess the Country A daily geography game where you guess the country from its shape and get clues with every attempt. Play daily or explore the archive.

#Worldle #1514 (15.03.2026) 1/6 (100%)
🔥 Current Win Streak: 67 days
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🎉
🧭⭐📍🚩
worldle.teuteuf.fr/share
#maps 🎿 ❄️ 🎶 ☕️

Vzvzvz!

@vzvzvz.stefanbohacek.online.ap.brid.gy

12 hours ago

Map of South Korea overlaid with "턱 (teok)".

The sound of "falling strike" in Korean!
#language #linguistics #onomatopoeia #maps

Historical maps

@maps.stefanbohacek.online.ap.brid.gy

12 hours ago

A 1880 map from the website linked in the post.

(Map) Plan of Lot Nine, Prince Co., P.E.I. (Views) \"Fairholm\" Residence of Mr. Justice Young, L.L.D., Charlottesville, P.E.I. \"Glynwood\" Residence of Henry Longworth Esq., Charlottetown, Royalty, P.E.I. Published in 1880 […]

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Mark Taylor

@emarktaylor.bsky.social

13 hours ago

#Maps 👀

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@vzvzvz.stefanbohacek.online.ap.brid.gy

16 hours ago

Map of Estonia overlaid with "kuss".

The sound of "hushing" in Estonian!
#language #linguistics #onomatopoeia #maps

Historical maps

@maps.stefanbohacek.online.ap.brid.gy

16 hours ago

A 1856 map of Algeria, Morocco from the website linked in the post.

Das Nordwestliche Africa, enthaltend die Staaten Fez und Marokko, Algier, Tunis und Tripoli, die Sahara, Canarischen und Azorischen Inseln. (with) Territorium v. Algier. (with) Die Azoren, Terceiras, oder Western Islands der Briten. Entworfen und […]

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Places of worship

@pilgrimsonline.bsky.social

17 hours ago

A map showing the location of Qatar Credit https://ian.macky.net/pat/

Where is Qatar 🇶🇦?

#Qatar
#StepByStep 👣
#PlacesOfWorship
Been here? ❤️
Want to visit? 🔁
#Maps #Cartography #Geography #OneWorld
3/6

Tara Calishain

@researchbuzz.bsky.social

18 hours ago

Google Street View Cars Return to Hungary to Update Maps Google’s Street View vehicles will begin collecting new 360-degree imagery across Hungary from 19 March, updating the Google Maps database in more than 50 locations.

#Google #GoogleMaps #maps #Hungary

'Vehicles operated by Google will return to Hungary from 19 March to capture new 360-degree panoramic imagery for the Google Maps platform, the company announced on Thursday.'

www.hungarianconservative.com/articles/cul...

Mapas Milhaud

@mapasmilhaud.com

19 hours ago

0117-Densidad-de-poblacion-de-Guatemala-2022

Densidad de población de Guatemala (2022): mapasmilhaud.com/mapas-de-datos/densidad-...

#Mapas #Maps

HotHardware

@hothardware.com

19 hours ago

Google Maps Overhaul Brings Major AI Updates And Immersive Visuals Google Gemini has been integrated into Google Maps and greatly improves the navigation experience.

Google #Gemini has been integrated into #Google #Maps and greatly improves the navigation experience.

hothardware.com/news/google-...

Willett

@agamemnonpress.bsky.social

20 hours ago

I may not be @dysonlogos.bsky.social but I made this pretty shitty collage map by copying and pasting stuff and I like it. Level One of Prison of the Last Titan. #TTRPG #OSR #DND #Maps

Historical maps

@maps.stefanbohacek.online.ap.brid.gy

20 hours ago

A 1899 map of England, Wales, Great Britain from the website linked in the post.

20. Bridgewater. Published in 1899. www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/detail/RUMS...

#map #maps #HistoricalMaps

Vzvzvz!

@vzvzvz.stefanbohacek.online.ap.brid.gy

20 hours ago

Map of Nepal overlaid with "bhun bhun".

The sound of "bee buzzing" in Nepali!
#language #linguistics #onomatopoeia #maps

Android

@android.activitypub.awakari.com.ap.brid.gy

22 hours ago

Google’s Ask Maps adds AI feature to answer questions about places Google Maps has added a new feature that lets people ask questions about places using everyday language. The tool, called Ask Ma...

#Tech #News #Google #Google #Gemini #Google #Maps

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Jens Windolf

@jnswndlf.bsky.social

22 hours ago

A screenshot of Apple Maps in 3D globe view. The Earth is rendered as a pale wireframe sphere against a black starfield background. A blue location dot sits at the center of the globe. At the bottom, a search bar reads “In Karten suchen” (Search in Maps) in German.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Globe mode in Apple Maps. One blue dot. Infinite grid. Zero context.

#AppleMaps #Maps #iOS #iPhone #Globe #CartographyNerd #LostInSpace​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

OpenFactBook

@openfactbook.bsky.social

22 hours ago

France

💰 Currency: euro

https://openfactbook.org/countries/france/

#France #Geography #WorldFacts #Maps #Countries

Places of worship

@pilgrimsonline.bsky.social

23 hours ago

A map showing the location of Vanuatu Credit https://ian.macky.net/pat/

Where is Vanuatu 🇻🇺?

#Vanuatu
#StepByStep 👣
#PlacesOfWorship
Been here? ❤️
Want to visit? 🔁
#Maps #Cartography #Geography #OneWorld
3/6

Factide

@factide.com

23 hours ago

Google Maps Drops the Pin on Gemini: Talk Your Way to the Door Google Maps now talks back, guiding you in 3-D with Gemini-powered lane graphics and personalized place answers.

📋Google Maps Drops the Pin on Gemini: Talk Your Way to the Door.

Google Maps now talks back, guiding you in 3-D with Gemini-powered lane graphics and personalized place answers.

#Google #Gemini #Maps

factide.com/google-maps-...