Google Maps tests new pop-up ads that give you an unnecessary detour (Update)
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Google Maps is testing a new ad format that gives users the option to add a stop for a sponsored location during navigation.
  • @[email protected]English
    196•2 months ago

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

      • @[email protected]English
        44•2 months ago

        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!

        • BilliamEnglish
          16•2 months ago

          At least we’ll get giant nude Ana de Armas holograms, right?

          …right?

        • @candybrieEnglish
          9•2 months ago

          You’ve driven on public roads with other people, and you want to add a third dimension to that?

        • @[email protected]English
          3•2 months ago

          Where’s the flying cars, dammit!

          That’s what aircraft are! We have personal aircraft already. They’re expensive and complicated and impractical.

    • @EtherWhackEnglish
      15•2 months 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.

      • KhruxEnglish
        1•2 months 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.

    • @madcaesarEnglish
      9•2 months ago

      This man has manager written all over him! Put him in charge of google maps! - Google probably