SMRTR TechAug 11, 2025The Verge

This collaborative doodling website is like Google Maps plus MS Paint

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Wplace, a new collaborative pixel art platform, allows users to paint over a world map in real-time, combining elements of Google Maps and MS Paint. The platform limits drawing capabilities (30 pixels initially with slow regeneration) to encourage teamwork on complex artworks. Since Friday, over one million users have created impressive collaborative pieces, including gaming and TV show tributes across the global canvas, though the site is currently experiencing technical issues due to its sudden popularity.

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