Google Maps tests new pop-up ads that give you an unnecessary detour - eviltoast
Google Maps is testing a new ad format that gives users the option to add a stop for a sponsored location during navigation.
  • hogmomma@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    6 months ago

    I’ve been using Gmaps since forever and can say I’ve never had any problem with it. I mean, it took me to the business office instead of the main entrance to a theme park once, but I can hardly fault it for that. Calling it actual hot trash just seems so out of nowhere to me. It’s a fine product that I’ve had great experience with.

      • hogmomma@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        6 months ago

        It’s great on road trips! About a decade ago, my wife and I loaded up the car and just sorta started heading south. We were on the road for about four weeks using nothing but Yelp and Gmaps. It was great!