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Google Maps tests new pop-up ads that give you an unnecessary detour
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this post was submitted on 08 Jul 2024
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How long before they weight routes based on the billboard ads you’ll see along the way.
Man. I almost downvoted you purely outta anger for that idea lmao. Fucking hell.
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!
At least we'll get giant nude Ana de Armas holograms, right?
...right?
You've driven on public roads with other people, and you want to add a third dimension to that?
Helicopters
That's what aircraft are! We have personal aircraft already. They're expensive and complicated and impractical.