This is Episode 31 of The Lounge and today’s episode is an All Things Rando segment, where I’ll be talking about a wide variety of topics with no specific theme or time limit. Podcast recording, related links, and PDF transcript available at ludditelounge.com/episode31.
Luddite Lounge Transcript: The Power of Space
Today’s five topics in five minutes: Maps+Uber, Streaming Personal Videos, Browser Tip, New Amazon Prime Benefits, Text Scam Alert. Podcast recording, related links, and PDF transcript available at ludditelounge.com/episode29.
Google Maps Brings Back Split-Screen Street View
Finally, one of the most missed features of Classic Google Maps has been brought back—more or less.
Classy GMap: An Update
The best alternative to the Classic Google Maps is back… kind of.
New Controls on Old Google Maps
All Google Maps have been updated with new controls, but maps that still provide some Classic Maps features are still working.
Meet the Developer Behind Classy GMap
Learn how he created one of the best alternatives to the now defunct Classic Google Maps and what his main challenges are going forward.
Measuring Distances in New Google Maps
This popular feature from Classic Google Maps still exists in the new version, but you find and use it a little differently.
Bring Back Classic Google Maps Campaign
What you can do to help convince Google to bring back the Classic Maps that we all love so much.
Google Is Getting Rid of Classic Maps for Good (Ugh.)
There is no longer any way to access the old version of Maps. The only options now are New or Lite. Did I mention Ugh?