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Re:Facebook almost acquired Waze, but we ended up with Google by aqfamnzc on Wednesday June 21, 2023 @01:20PM (#36421486)
> ridiculous routes > guinea pig

I agree - I've long suspected that I've been used as a "probe" to check if a road is still accessible, or what speed is typical, etc. by being sent on strange sub-optimal routes.

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Re:Facebook almost acquired Waze, but we ended up with Google by idiotsecant on Wednesday June 21, 2023 @02:39PM (#36422546)
Google maps is free and you're the product. In this case, your services as a convenient information gathering appendage.
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