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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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[–] 108 points 2 years ago* (2 children)

Damn Google be speed running how quickly they can make me replace all their services. Google Maps and Youtube are about the only 2 I still use.

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  • [–] 67 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    They used to have a reputation for employing smart people... Dumbass middle managers took over a while back and started making the stupidest decisions.

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

    That's what happens when MBAs start to weasel their way into any business.

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  • [–] 30 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Heard someone assert that MBA's have ruined the world. Seemed a hyperbolic statement at the time. Though casting my eyes around an ever more enpoopified landscape, it's tough to disagree.

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