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This week in Jewish history: Haganah formed in Israel, Google acquires Waze

A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars – Today in Jewish History.

 THE WAZE app came out in 2013 (hence, the older-model smartphone pictured)
 An Israeli driver uses Waze, April 4, 2024.

Security forces shut down navigation system apps using GPS amid Iranian attacks

 Google Maps. Reports from Waze Drivers

For the first time: Collaboration between Google Maps and Waze

 Waze

New alerts: Waze adds new features to the app


A message to BDS activists: Go ahead, boycott Israeli, Jewish innovation - opinion

I call on you again, mainly to the most extreme protests: If you truly believe in your cause, go all in. Abandon all technology and conveniences tied to Jewish and Israeli innovation.

 THE WAZE app’s logo; without Israel, you’d have to give up Waze, a lifesaver when it comes to daily navigation, the writer stipulates.

Waze unveils map marking 'Zikaron Basalon' Holocaust survivor testimony events nationwide

Waze said that the project was in joint cooperation with Zikaron Basalon.

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Revealed: A Waze-like GPS is Israel's new secret weapon in Gaza

The app, developed by Shin Bet investigators, was inspired by tactical intelligence gathered from Nokhba terrorists captured before the IDF's ground maneuver in Gaza. 

 Where are we heading? An illustration of the Waze logo.

You are not in Beirut: GPS disruptions in Israel

Navigating the disrupted GPS: How to ensure accurate alerts in Israel amid security measures against Iranian threats .

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The Purple Treasure: Itineraries following the blooming of the lupines

Spring is here and so are the irises and lupines. Breathe in the fragrance of blossoms at Acho Nov reserve, Lev Hasharon winter pools, Yeruham reserve in Nahal Rosh Pina, and Lupine Hill.

 Lev Hasharon Winter Pool Park

Here to Surprise: The New Features of the Waze App

The new updates aim to enhance safety and ease of navigation, featuring support for complex traffic circles, emergency vehicle alerts, speed limit updates, and route obstacle warnings.

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The 'Waze' of the mall

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Google lays off staff at Waze as it merges mapping products

Google had in December said that it will merge Waze and Google Maps teams to consolidate processes.

 Where are we heading? An illustration of the Waze logo.