Microsoft teams up with Amazon, Meta, Linux Foundation and TomTom to create Google Maps alternative

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By Sofia Wyciślik-WilsonDec 17, 2022, 4:14 am880 ptsInterestingTop
Some of the biggest names in tech are joining forces to create the Overture Maps Foundation and develop interoperable open map data, and help build a rival to Google Maps. The group is headed by the Linux Foundation and also included Microsoft, Amazon Web Service, TomTom and Facebook-owner Meta. The aim is to…

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