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Re:Radar Maps: $0.50 per 1K map loads by hackernewds on Tuesday September 26, 2023 @11:14PM (#37669523)
why is radar blocked..
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Re:Radar Maps: $0.50 per 1K map loads by nickpatrick on Tuesday September 26, 2023 @11:39PM (#37669734)
Not familiar with this list, but I'm guessing overly aggressive blocking of location APIs. More on our approach here: https://radar.com/trust
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Re:Radar Maps: $0.50 per 1K map loads by whynotmaybe on Tuesday September 26, 2023 @11:26PM (#37669616)
No idea, api.radar.io is on the block list since January 2020.

The commit's comment is "major update from adaway.org"

https://github.com/stevenblack/hosts/commit/4fa0470

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Re:Radar Maps: $0.50 per 1K map loads by jeroenhd on Wednesday September 27, 2023 @03:28AM (#37671317)
My guess: https://radar.com/product/geofencing

> Best-in-class accuracy down to 5 meters

> Open-source SDKs with smart presets and customizable tracking options to maximize battery efficiency, responsiveness, and accuracy.

> Add geofencing to your apps with confidence. Visualize and debug every location update and geofence event with Radar’s dashboard.

Looks like this is used to follow the location history of app/website users on a map in the backend.

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