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submitted 11 months ago by Bezier@suppo.fi to c/internetofshit@suppo.fi

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cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/41400661

It's just a patent, but like fuck anyone even thinking about this.

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[–] don@lemm.ee 17 points 11 months ago

In off-road or sport mode, the system could limit the number of ads because it assumes the driver wants to focus more on the road.

With regular driving mode, road focus is roughly 235% less important, which allows for more distractions.

[–] superkret@feddit.org 17 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

hit brake pedal
"before enjoying the safety and reliability of your Ford's brakes, here's a message from our sponsors!"
Skip ad in 5...4...3...

[–] zephorah@lemm.ee 16 points 11 months ago

Because road rage isn’t bad enough right now.

[–] metaStatic@kbin.earth 14 points 11 months ago

"Ford patents a way to sell less cars"

[–] DScratch@sh.itjust.works 13 points 11 months ago (1 children)

We need a philanthropic group that patents the shittiest behaviour so as to prevent others from doing it first.

[–] Kuvwert@lemm.ee 8 points 11 months ago (1 children)

God damn that's a great idea

[–] SidewaysHighways@lemmy.world 8 points 11 months ago

It would immediately be purchased after a half dozen ideas get patented

[–] HelloHotel@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Its always Ford and Bmw making these little nightmares.