Google logo is seen through the broken glass in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on ... [ ] February 28, 2020. Many of us born before the Internet era remember life before search. To get an answer to a simple question we either asked someone with that knowledge, went to the library, or, used the Yellow Pages. In just six years from 1995 to 2001 we went from bulletin board systems (BBSs), to websites that could be accessed with browsers, to link aggregators and online directories, to search. We saw how Yahoo and free volunteer-curated link directories like the Open Directory Project (ODP) became the dominant online "Yellow Pages" for the entire Internet.

PARIS – Maxar Technologies will provide oceanographic data and saltwater fishing recommendations for SiriusXM's new Fish Mapping service announced Sept. 9 and available on Garmin International's GXM 54 satellite weather receiver. "Through our extensive experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning, Maxar gathers content from many sources and combines it with our powerful geospatial analytics system to deliver insights and answers that help customers be more predictive in their decisions," Jeff Culwell, Maxar chief product officer, said in a statement. "For SiriusXM Marine's Fish Mapping service, we're providing real-time intelligence that will give serious anglers a leg-up on the competition and help casual anglers enjoy more successful fishing trips." This is not a new business for Maxar. The company has created oceanographic datasets that highlight fishing recommendations for more than 20 years, according to the Sept. 9 new release.

Technology companies are racing to develop ultra-precise digital maps that can guide self-driving cars to within inches of where they should be -- a hurdle the industry needs to clear if it hopes to deliver on its promise of widespread use of driverless vehicles. The government is backing a three-dimensional mapping system developed by Mitsubishi Electric Corp. that includes a wealth of details, such as trees and pedestrians. It promises to be off by no more than 25 cm. That would be a big improvement over satellite-based GPS, which is used by ships, aircraft and increasingly by drivers or those on mobile phones but can be off by up to 20 meters, especially inside buildings or underground. The developers say the improved mapping technology will likely be used first in vehicles in isolated areas such as warehouses, or it might be used to help drivers of vehicles that aren't entirely autonomous.

Google's I/O developer conference has already begun in Mountain View, California. Among the things the technology giant first showcased at the event are the new features that are coming to the Google Maps app this year. The first new feature that's heading to Google Maps this summer is the "For You" section. It is designed to come up with personalized recommendations to users based on their interests. Google said the dedicated "For You" tab will present information about new restaurants opening nearby, trending spots and many more based on the places the users have rated and visited, MacRumors has learned.

Apple Maps has been one of those proprietary apps which a user couldn't delete even though it was more or less useless. However, the company seems to be finally getting its act together by opening jobs for more than 70 map tech experts in order to make the app serviceable, CNBC reported Wednesday. According to the report, the job listings -- that went live in July -- for the Apple Maps team would require skills connected to mapping elements such as geospatial information services, navigational aids and fleet management. The opening of the new positions indicates that Apple is working on a large-scale improvement of the app. The report added the new hirings would also help Apple develop two of its new technologies -- augmented reality and autonomous technology. It is imperative for the company to get its act together when it comes to navigation since it has also ventured into self-driving technology.