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• Internet pioneer Paul Vixie: Build roads, not walls

  ​'Are you an optimist?' was the question put to Paul Vixie last week at Kaspersky's security analyst summit in Singapore, when he took to the stage to receive the security company's 'MVP' award.

• Google lets users get social with Maps

  Google is moving to make Maps more than just about getting to your destination. Maps is getting social.

• New ads in Google Maps might suggest a pit stop at McDonalds

  Later this year, Google Maps users will start seeing new ads as they're driving down the road and planning trips using its mobile app.

• Nokia reaches deal to sell Here business to Audi, BMW Group and Daimler

  Nokia has reached an agreement to sell its Here mapping and location services business to an automotive industry consortium consisting of Audi, BMW Group and Daimler, in a deal that gives the business an enterprise value of €2.8 billion (US$3.1 billion).

• Why Google’s enterprise pitch is a confusing mess

  Google has allowed a branding and marketing mess to fester around its enterprise business for far too long. The company needs a unifying message that can explain Google for Work to prospective customers in a more cohesive fashion.

• Nokia Here said to be snatched up by Audi, BMW and Daimler for US$2.7B

  Audi, BMW and Daimler will jointly purchase Nokia's Here digital mapping service for roughly $2.7 billion, and they plan to invite other auto makers to take a stake in the company as well, according to reports published on Tuesday.

• Google to reopen Maps editing tool after closing it due to abuse

  After halting the service due to an influx of spam, Google is ready to open Map Maker again, with changes that hand much of the control back to users.

• The curious case of Google Street View's missing streets

  With the arrival of El Capitan on Google Street View last month, you can now haul yourself virtually up one of the most famous rock faces in the world. Navigating certain streets in urban areas, however, can still be a challenge.

• Uber grabs mapping tech, employees from Microsoft

  Uber is adding to its mapping smarts by acquiring technology used by Microsoft's Bing Maps, and has hired roughly 100 Microsoft employees who work on image collection and data analysis.

• Supreme Court rejects Google request in Street View patent case

  The U.S. Supreme Court has declined a request by Google to hear a patent case involving the company's Street View service, leaving the company to defend the infringement claims in lower courts.

• US court allows Google Earth image as evidence

  An appeals court has ruled that Google Earth images, like photographs, can be used as evidence in a court.

• Uber CEO admits company is not perfect

  Uber has made enemies in the five years its cars have been on the road. Safety concerns have sparked lawsuits from regulators, its data collection practices have landed it in hot water, and CEO Travis Kalanick can’t seem to shake his spoiled brat image.

• Google to widen Maps' offline features

  Google will let users access more key functions of its Maps service, including search and navigation, without an Internet connection this year.

• After medical marijuana, Sidecar eyes alcohol and pharmaceuticals

  Earlier this month, Sidecar expanded its mobile ride hailing service to deliver medical marijuana in San Francisco. It's not the only substance the startup wants to bring to your door.

• Racist query terms in Google Maps trigger the White House in results

  Google Maps lists the White House among top search results for certain queries containing racist terms against African-Americans.