This Guy Hacked Google Maps With 99 Phones

This Guy Hacked Google Maps With 99 Phones! In 2020, artist Simon Weckert pulled off one of the most fascinating digital pranks ever he fooled Google Maps into thinking there was a massive traffic jam. How did he do it? By placing 99 smartphones in a small handcart and walking down an empty street. Google Maps system detected dozens of slow-moving devices and assumed it was a real traffic jam, instantly turning the road red on the map. In this video, we explain: How Google Maps collects traffic data Why 99 phones created a fake jam How the prank fooled millions What it reveals about AI and digital systems And why this experiment was a warning for the future of smart navigation Its a perfect example of how technology can be tricked, even by something as simple as a cart full of phones! Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not encourage or promote any misuse of technology. The event described was an artistic experiment by Simon Weckert