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Google Maps tests new pop-up ads that give you an unnecessary detour
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But at that point what are you even gaining? If you're looking for privacy you're just trading Google tracking you for "third party service provider" tracking you
No. It means they get the data from somewhere else, maybe from some carsharing app, or from some government db from car counting thingies mounted on traffic lights, etc. There are other sources to get traffic data ftom, but usually following users is more convenient and reliable
They wont tell us where they get it from, they only say it's not generated via this app. They are followimg someone, but not me.