The ghosts of Google Maps

Imagine coming across your dead relative in Google's Street View. For some people, it's a strange reality. Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil (@rebheilweil) explains how some have been using the service to remember loved ones who have died.
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Imagine coming across your dead relative in Google's Street View. For some people, it's a strange reality. Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil (@rebheilweil) explains how some have been using the service to remember loved ones who have died.

References: 

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This episode was made by: 

Host: Adam Clark Estes (@adamclarkestes)

Producer: Alan Rodriguez Espinoza (@ardzes)

Engineer: Cristian Ayala

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