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Google Maps tests new pop-up ads that give you an unnecessary detour

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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.

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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  • @Sam_Bass@lemmy.world
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    Thats a test destined to fail

    • @Bahalex@lemmy.world
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      1•1 year ago

      As far I knew it was already a thing, kind of. They know what you search for and route you near those things… and make sure the businesses show up on the map.

    • @Valmond@lemmy.world
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      But somehow they are still going to do it.

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