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How Does Google Maps Do It?

Oct 26, 202332:43Science & Medicine

Every month, over a billion people open their phones and fire up Google Maps. Its original function—offering driving directions, with real-time traffic tracking—was disruptive enough in 2008, when most people had to pay...

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How Does Google Maps Do It? is an episode from Unsung Science by CBS News. Every month, over a billion people open their phones and fire up Google Maps. Its original function—offering driving directions, with real-time traffic tracking—was...

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Published Oct 26, 2023, 32:43 long, audio available.

How Does Google Maps Do It?

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