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Google Maps tests new pop-up ads that give you an unnecessary detour (www.androidauthority.com)

submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months 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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[-] Blubber28@lemmy.world 18 points 4 months ago

One of their last few products that was actually quite good. I bet gmail is next.

[-] cordlesslamp@lemmy.today 20 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

What do you mean? Gmail been injecting ads disguised as email in your mailbox for ages.

[-] slumberlust@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago

I saw these on my wife's browser and was completely appalled. I am not receiving them for some reason, but I'm also running privacy badger and ublockO.

[-] CafecitoHippo@lemm.ee 1 points 4 months ago

To be fair, it only happens on the Promotions tab for me. They don't inject anything on my normal inbox (at least on PC).

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