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Google Maps tests new pop-up ads that give you an unnecessary detour(www.androidauthority.com)

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

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aStonedSanta@lemm.ee
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Man. I almost downvoted you purely outta anger for that idea lmao. Fucking hell.

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Blackmist@feddit.uk
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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!

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Billiam@lemmy.world
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At least we’ll get giant nude Ana de Armas holograms, right?

…right?

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candybrie@lemmy.world
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You’ve driven on public roads with other people, and you want to add a third dimension to that?

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afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world
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Helicopters

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ramjambamalam@lemmy.ca
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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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EtherWhack@lemmy.world
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With gmaps constantly suggesting off-ramp->on-ramp detours at over/underpasses to help you shorten your eta by 1 minute increase merging traffic, I doubt they would have any ethical hesitancy behind it.

Honestly, I imagine they may already have a deal (possibly under the table) with clearchannel and the likes.

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Khrux@ttrpg.network
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I’ve not seen gmaps taking these kinds of routes. I’m UK based if it makes any difference at all, but I’m always grateful for my route seeming to prefer a smooth choice to the absolute fastest.

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madcaesar@lemmy.world
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This man has manager written all over him! Put him in charge of google maps! - Google probably

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