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Google Maps Directions Adds Real-Time Traffic Estimates

Posted by timothy on from the gps-keeps-saving-my-life dept.

First time accepted submitter constpointertoconst writes "If you use Google Maps to calculate directions, you may now notice (if your route is covered by their traffic data) an 'in current traffic' travel estimate for current route. Some may recall that Google Maps had a similar estimate in the past, but it was removed last year due to poor accuracy."

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  1. So.... They are tracking you realtime... by Colin+Smith · · Score: 0, Troll

    Yeah, I'll be turning that on.

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    1. Re:So.... They are tracking you realtime... by BasilBrush · · Score: 0, Troll

      Your wife might not know you're having an affair, but Google does. Better hope Google doesn't decide to monetize that knowledge. Welcome to the future.

  2. Re:Not a daily-use thing by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    The amount of time spent in the car is proportional to your chances of getting in an accident. The faster you go, the less time you have to get in an accident. Therefore, going faster reduces your risk of accidents.