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Google Maps tests new pop-up ads that give you an unnecessary detour (www.androidauthority.com)
submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by 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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[–] 197 points 2 years ago (3 children)

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

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  • [–] 135 points 2 years ago (1 child)

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

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  • [–] 45 points 2 years 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!

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  • [–] 16 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    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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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    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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