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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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[–] 40 points 2 years ago

Ok google take me to Liverpool.

I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that. Today you are going to Vape Palace in Swindon, sponsored by CryptoPonzi++: you put the coins, we loot the coins!

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