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Google Maps tests new pop-up ads that give you an unnecessary detour (www.androidauthority.com)
submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by flop_leash_973@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world
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Jesus, that is a gross way to inject advertising into turn-by-turn navigation.

Edit/update from 9to5google so this post does not spread what is apparently inaccurate information: https://9to5google.com/2024/07/08/google-maps-pop-up-quick-detour-ad/

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[–] coffeejoe@lemmy.dbzer0.com 196 points 4 months ago (9 children)

How long before they weight routes based on the billboard ads you’ll see along the way.

[–] aStonedSanta@lemm.ee 134 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Man. I almost downvoted you purely outta anger for that idea lmao. Fucking hell.

[–] Blackmist@feddit.uk 44 points 4 months ago (4 children)

Google execs already thinking "shit, buy some electronic billboards and show relevant ads as each phone goes past".

Sad that will be the only part of Blade Runner we get. Where's the flying cars, dammit!

[–] billiam0202@lemmy.world 16 points 4 months ago

At least we'll get giant nude Ana de Armas holograms, right?

...right?

[–] candybrie@lemmy.world 9 points 4 months ago

You've driven on public roads with other people, and you want to add a third dimension to that?

[–] ramjambamalam@lemmy.ca 3 points 4 months ago

Where’s the flying cars, dammit!

That's what aircraft are! We have personal aircraft already. They're expensive and complicated and impractical.

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