Google cuts jobs at its Waze mapping app

Google said it has begun transitioning Waze’s existing advertising system to Google Ads technology. — Reuters

HONG KONG: Alphabet-owned Google says it is cutting jobs at mapping app Waze as it merges the app’s advertising system with Google Ads technology, without giving details on the number of layoffs.

“To create a better, more seamless long-term experience for Waze advertisers, we’ve begun transitioning Waze’s existing advertising system to Google Ads technology.