Why Google Is Merging Maps and Waze | WSJ Tech News Briefing

Google plans to combine its mapping units, Waze and Maps, as its parent company Alphabet looks for opportunities to increase efficiencies. How will it affect employees and users of these apps? WSJ reporter Miles Kruppa joins host Zoe Thomas to break down the reasons behind the change of course. Photo: Dado Ruvic / Reuters #GoogleMaps #Waze #WSJ

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