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Apple will use its street view Maps photos to train AI models

Engadget

Apple plans to start using images it collects for Maps to train its AI models. The company originally released the feature alongside its 2019 revamp of Apple Maps. The company originally released the feature alongside its 2019 revamp of Apple Maps. Look Around is Apple's answer to Google Street View.

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A Parler archive is being converted into an interactive map of the Capitol building attack

The Verge

A developer going by the name of Patr10tic has created an interactive map using GPS metadata and videos from the app Parler to offer a glimpse of what was happening inside and around the Capitol building during the violent protest on January 6th ( via Motherboard ).

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This magical California camp is designed by—and for—visually impaired people

Fast Company Tech

Photo: Emily Hagopian/courtesy Perkins & Will] The result is a modern wilderness retreat that integrates tactile and auditory clues throughout its site and buildings, making the camp experience more approachable for people with low- or no vision. Where possible, fire-prone building features like roof gutters, were removed completely.

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Apple Maps now shows COVID-19 vaccination locations

The Verge

Apple announced today that Apple Maps has been updated with vaccine locations from VaccineFinder, a site run by Boston Children’s Hospital that provides information on vaccine eligibility and availability. People can search for nearby vaccination sites in Apple Maps or ask Siri, “Where can I get a COVID vaccination?”

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New Year’s Resolutions For Your Website in 2024

The MatrixFiles

Meet with your membership database and marketing team to map the member join process and map the journey. Do some searches on your site. Distribute the work to a team of staff and monitor your work and results monthly, including whether and how traffic and site search are improving. Where are the friction points?

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How Nonprofits Can Collaborate with a Design Agency on their Website Investment

sgEngage

A thoughtfully crafted, user-friendly site conveys your story, showcases impact, and inspires action. Consider their different needs: Audience Segments : Identify whos who and what each group wants from your site. This makes it easier for the agency to map out intuitive navigation.

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5 Design Techniques That Will Increase the Lifespan of Your Nonprofit’s Website

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Knowing who visits your site might not seem like a design technique at first glance. It’s important to understand both the tasks that someone needs to do on a site—for example, donate, find resources—and the mindset they are in when visiting your site. Know your audience’s goals and mindset. 2) SOS Violence Conjugale.

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