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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 flop_leash_973@lemmy.world 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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[–] coffeejoe@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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

[–] EtherWhack@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

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.