Waze is getting a bunch of new AI-powered features
Waze is rolling out new AI-powered features, including motorcycle mode and personalized navigation.
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The brief
Waze has announced the rollout of several new features powered by artificial intelligence. Coverage highlights the addition of a dedicated motorcycle mode, personalized navigation options, and a 'less chatty' mode for users seeking reduced audio alerts.
Reporting from Road & Track, Engadget, and The Verge emphasizes the integration of AI tools, with InsideEVs noting the use of Gemini AI to enhance destination search capabilities. MacRumors provides a detailed list of the five new features currently deploying to the platform.
The specific functionality of the 'less chatty' mode and the extent of the personalization algorithms are not detailed in the initial reporting. Users should look for app updates to access these tools as they roll out.
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Quick answers
What new modes are being added?
Coverage confirms the addition of a new AI-powered motorcycle mode and a 'less chatty' audio mode.
How is AI being used?
AI is being utilized to supercharge destination search, with specific mention of Gemini AI integration, and to provide personalized navigation.
When are these features available?
The features are described as rolling out now, though exact regional availability or rollout completion dates are not specified.
Coverage (8)
- Waze is adding a dedicated mode for motorcycles and a ‘less chatty’ voice setting 9to5Google · 5h ago
- Waze gets a mega-update of new features with deeper personalisation, Gemini and the ability to turn down the chat t3.com · 5h ago
- Waze rolls out new customization features and more Gemini updates blog.google · 5h ago
- 5 New Waze Features Rolling Out Now: Here Are All the Details MacRumors · 5h ago
- Waze Adds AI-Powered Motorcycle Mode and Personalized Navigation Road & Track · 5h ago
- Waze Is Supercharging Destination Search With Gemini AI InsideEVs · 5h ago
- Waze Rolls Out New AI Features Including Motorcycle And 'Less Chatty' Modes Engadget · 5h ago
- Waze is getting a bunch of new AI-powered features The Verge · 5h ago
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