An Artist Pulled 99 Phones Around In A Wagon To Create Fake Traffic Jams On Google Maps
Google Maps has changed the way we drive. Thanks to the app, you can give your friends an accurate ETA when you’re on the way to meet them, and for those of us who are directionally challenged, it’s a lifesaver when navigating to an unfamiliar location. Another great feature of
Posted — UpdatedAnother great feature of the app is its ability to detect traffic backups and suggest alternate routes to get where you’re going faster.
You can watch his process in the YouTube video he posted about the stunt:
Weckert says he carried out the experiment to expose the potential pitfalls of the technology we rely on on a daily basis, often without thinking about it.
For their part, Google says they’re grateful that the experiment points out ways that they can improve their products.
“We’ve launched the ability to distinguish between cars and motorcycles in several countries including India, Indonesia and Egypt, though we haven’t quite cracked traveling by wagon,” a representative for the company told Business Insider. “We appreciate seeing creative uses of Google Maps like this as it helps us make maps work better over time.”
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