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.
  • Luci@lemmy.caEnglish
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    2 years ago

    Is it too much to ask for an app that just does one single thing. Everything doesn’t need to be an advertising platform.

  • Blue0x@programming.devEnglish
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    2 years ago

    The moment this starts happening to me, I’m going to start giving every single sponsored stop I see a 1 star review.

    • EtherWhack@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      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.

  • UmeU@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 years ago

    Edit/update from 9to5google so this post does not spread what is apparently inaccurate information:

    I know we are desperate for content here on Lemmy, and I can google hate circle jerk with the best of them, but maybe just delete the post if it is a complete clickbait lie… you could also reword the post as a fact check, ‘no, google isn’t injecting adds into maps.’