Technology

MapQuest’s app surges to No. 1 in Navigation after refusing to rename Lake Ontario

Low Severity Global
Date Occurred Aug 31, 2026 14:51 UTC
Event Type Technology
Source TechCrunch
Recorded Aug 31, 2026
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MapQuest is getting an unexpected boost from its decision to defy President Trump’s renaming of Lake Ontario.

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https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/31/mapquests-app-surges-to-no-1-in-navigation-after-refusing-to-rename-lake-ontario/
Event Metadata
  • ID #27871
  • Type Technology
  • Region Global
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Aug 31, 2026
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