OTR Backup 02/05/2025

• Today's political cartoons - February 3, 2025 | The Week

• Gulf of Mexico isn't the only body of water with multiple names : NPR

  Google says it will rename the Gulf of Mexico on its U.S. maps, and Mexico is pushing back. This wouldn't be the first body of water to have different names according to different countries.

• Apple Maps vs Google Maps: Which Navigation App is Best for You? - Geeky Gadgets

  Apple Maps vs Google Maps: Compare driving, public transport, features, and usability to find the best navigation app for your needs.

• Google AI paves the way for ‘self-healing’ potholes | Computer Weekly

  Google’s artificial intelligence technology is being used to support the work of university researchers who are developing a ‘hands-off’ approach to maintaining and fixing the UK’s pothole-riddled roads.

• OpenAI's Latest Agent Promises 'Deep Research' in Minutes | PCMag

  The AI agent runs on a version of OpenAI's upcoming o3 model, but for now, you need a $200-per-month Pro subscription to try it out.

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• China counters with tariffs on US products. It will also investigate Google | Business News | thecanadianpressnews.ca

  BEIJING (AP) — China countered President Donald Trump's across-the-board tariffs on Chinese products with tariffs on select U.S. imports Tuesday, as well as announcing an antitrust investigation into Google and

• Google just fixed a zero-day kernel flaw used by hackers and 47 other vulnerabilities — update your Android phone right now | Tom's Guide

• Why Camera Snobs Hate Smartphones (and Why They’re Wrong) | Fstoppers

  Smartphones have come a long way as imaging tools, yet some still argue they aren’t “real” cameras. Traditionalists insist that only dedicated cameras count. But the reality is, smartphones are fully capable imaging devices, and dismissing them is more about personal bias than technical limitations. Coming to you from Jason Row Photography, this straightforward video breaks

• The importance of a photography series – why one image isn’t always enough! | Digital Camera World

• Google's New Button: How Quick Insert Evolves The Chromebook

  Google has added a new button to the Chromebook Plus keyboard. What does Quick Insert do and how does it evolve Google's vision of an always-on laptop?

• Fake cash is circulating in Ontario. Here’s how to spot it

  Inspect the window: Do the tiny numbers in it match the denomination? Does the portrait match the main portrait?

• The Linux tool you forgot about: How Synaptic makes software installation a breeze | ZDNET

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• PowerToys will soon be able to transcode audio and video files | Windows Central

• Hacker reveals disturbing way he can access your computer from anywhere using just a cable - Technology - LADbible

  He explained that he needs just one thing to take over your entire device

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