coffeejoe@lemmy.dbzer0.comtoTechnology@lemmy.world•Google Maps tests new pop-up ads that give you an unnecessary detourEnglish
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6 months agoHow long before they weight routes based on the billboard ads you’ll see along the way.
How long before they weight routes based on the billboard ads you’ll see along the way.
They’d rather you be forced to have it on your screen, like old school tv ads.
Your browser gives them enough information to profile you by they don’t really need your ip address.
No kidding. Forcing us to watch commercials is unbearable.
Because they sell that privilege to Pitney Bowes and the like. Wouldn’t want to disrupt their cash cow.
Because I can’t seem to act the same remotely as I do in person. I have trouble reading the room and responding as expected.
Why have the opt-in loophole? Stop letting companies sell identifiable information.