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From Waze to Wiz: Google writing new chapter in Israeli tech history
In June 2013, Google wrote a chapter in Israeli economic history when it purchased Waze for $1.1 billion, thereby creating the first domestic unicorn. In retrospect, the purchase was also among the causes of the big tech boom that carried the Israeli high-tech industry, and the economy as a whole, over the last decade. Now, …
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Google Maps vs. Waze: The Honest Comparison
Google Maps and Waze are the world’s most popular navigation apps, and they are often considered each other’s alternative. Users who want to give up on Google Maps typically end up installing Waze, while users who are disappointed with Waze adopt Google Maps. Choosing between Google Maps and Waze might seem like a daunting task, …