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Google Maps can now use Live View AR to calibrate location

In addition to Lens, Google’s big bet on augmented reality is in Maps. AR’s walking instructions were released to Android and iOS last year, with more features on the way. Google Maps now uses Live View to calibrate your location. Google believes that “GPS falls short” in dense urban environments …

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Consumer prices rebounded in June, but that’s not the whole story

The consumer price index, which measures what Americans pay for everything from clothing to appliances, rose 0.6% last month on a seasonally-adjusted basis, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Tuesday. In May, prices decreased 0.1%. The consumer price index is an indicator closely followed during recessions. The National Bureau of …

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