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Uber app will soon try to show you video ads while you wait for your driver. (9to5mac.com)
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Online advertisements are everywhere these days, and sometimes they can be quite inconvenient. For those who don’t like to see...

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[–] Unused_neurons 2 points 2 years ago

It’s disappointing that Uber can’t find actual innovation. Shoving ads onto screen space is very low effort.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

This is horrible. In-app ads are bad enough, but installing tablet screens in cars right up in your face just to blast video ads at you is egregious. Way to ruin a relaxing car journey. God forbid they have sound.