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Google Maps Tests New Pop-up Ads That Give Users an Unnecessary Detour

Monday July 8, 2024. 10:50 PM , from Slashdot
An anonymous reader writes: Google Maps is testing a new ad format that could cause distractions while driving. It brings up a pop-up notification during navigation that covers the bottom half of the screen with an unnecessary detour suggestion.

Anthony Higman on X (formerly Twitter) recently spotted the new ad format during their commute. According to Higman, the ad popped up while passing a Royal Farms gas station, even though they did not search for a gas station or convenience store while setting their destination. The ad has a Sponsored tag at the top of the card, followed by the name of the location, its review rating, and the estimated arrival time. It also includes two buttons to add it as a stop or cancel the suggestion.

Read more of this story at Slashdot.
https://tech.slashdot.org/story/24/07/08/1911241/google-maps-tests-new-pop-up-ads-that-give-users-an...

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