In a recent article in the Daily Collegian, the Google gas pump may be coming to a gas station near you. New gas pumps are being made with Internet connections and Google mapping services. Lost drivers can use the pumps for color maps and directions to local landmarks, hotels and restaurants, as programmed by the gas station's owner, which can then be printed out. The pumps will not display advertisements on the screen when customers look up directions, but gas stations will be able to earn extra money from merchants who would be allowed to include coupons on the maps customers can print out.
Having to ask for directions for some people is a blow to their ego. However, I don't really mind asking for directions, but I usually forget or misinterpret the directions. With gas pumps with Google Maps, I would never have to worry about being lost again. While this service is very convenient, I also think it is interesting how pervasive the Internet is in our lives. Gas pumps with Internet connectivity are insane but useful at the same time.
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At least 10 million times I've printed out the directions for how to get to my destination and left them in the house in a rush to get out to the car, and then somehow drive 10 minutes without noticing. While I wouldn't use it often, it would just be cool knowing that I could.
Posted by Papapapat Bonner | December 14, 2007 4:15 AM
Posted on December 14, 2007 04:15