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    flop_leash_973@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 3 months ago

    “Awful”: Roku tests autoplaying ads loading before the home screen

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    “Awful”: Roku tests autoplaying ads loading before the home screen

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    flop_leash_973@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 3 months ago
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    Users are unimpressed, eager to toss devices if test sticks.
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      this is the worst, next they’re gonna put ads on cars

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        Have I got horrible news for you

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          @T00l_shed @Mandragora yup https://lemmy.world/post/26386001

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            Also Dodge cars.

            https://www.newsweek.com/stellantis-dodge-car-drivers-adverts-pop-ups-2045033

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              @surph_ninja urgh

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        Stellantis is already doing this on new cars in the US. (Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Maserati, FiAT, etc) Soon as you press the brakes and come to a stop ads play on your infotainment system. Have the car in park? Yep more ads.

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        Bro they already tried charging you monthly sub for unlocking seat heating functionality… if they are not already here, you can bet they are coming.

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          You know I only ever get more glad that I didn’t learn to drive and went with cycling instead. It started due to not being able to afford it, now I won’t own their shit and I will be happy.

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            Just wait, they will find a way to make biking just as shitty

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              How? There are no electronics in the first place.

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                I’m sure “smart bikes” will come soon

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