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Jeep Introduces Pop-Up Ads That Appear Every Time You Stop (tech.slashdot.org)
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[–] leadore@lemmy.world 29 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

Imagine pulling up to a red light, checking your GPS for directions, and suddenly, the entire screen is hijacked by an ad. That’s the reality for some Stellantis owners. Instead of seamless functionality, drivers are now forced to manually close out of ads just to access basic vehicle functions.

Oh HELLLLL no. I hope my 2012 Subaru will last until I'm either dead or too old to drive. I don't even want to have these damn screens for the usual shit you have to do on them. I want to be able to do everything with physical controls, no eavesdropping, and no dependence on a fucking app or touchscreen to operate anything in my car! I will drive my car while wearing mittens! shakes fist

[–] a9249@lemmy.ca 5 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

Classic cars my man.

[–] Soggy@lemmy.world 6 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

Aw yeah, 14mpg, two distinct oil leaks, and cabins full of mold because the vintage weather strips failed forty years ago. (I drive a late 90s pickup and am acutely aware of the tradeoffs that come with older cars, even ones that are maintained relatively well.)

[–] T00l_shed@lemmy.world 4 points 1 hour ago

Worth it, when the alternative is ads