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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[–] 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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