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submitted 2 weeks 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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[–] superkret@feddit.org 15 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks 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 14 points 2 weeks ago

Because road rage isn’t bad enough right now.

[–] don@lemm.ee 13 points 2 weeks 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.

[–] metaStatic@kbin.earth 10 points 2 weeks ago

"Ford patents a way to sell less cars"

[–] DScratch@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 weeks 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 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

God damn that's a great idea

[–] SidewaysHighways@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

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