{
  "id": 8049350,
  "title": "Drive with “Forgotten Island” on Waze.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/drive-with-forgotten-island-on-waze",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-17T11:28:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Google Blog",
    "slug": "google-blog",
    "url": "https://blog.google/waze/waze-forgotten-island/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Waze is offering a unique navigation experience that blends your daily commute with the adventure of the upcoming film Forgotten Island. This feature is set to launch just before the movie's September 25, 2026, release. Inspired by the film's protagonist, Jo, voiced by Grammy and Academy Award-winning artist H.E.R., Waze's new navigation brings a lively, interactive element to your drive.\n\nAs you navigate through traffic, Jo's turn-by-turn directions are infused with her energetic personality, offering phrases like \"Tayo na!\" and \"Strap in... let’s roll!\" For a nostalgic touch, users can activate the \"Nostalgic\" Mood, which features Jo's retro boom box playing her famous mixtapes. Your navigation arrow transforms into the iconic \"Jo’s Jeepney,\" a nod to Filipino cultural heritage. This feature is available worldwide in English. Simply update your Waze app and look for the \"Forgotten Island\" banner to start your island-inspired journey.",
  "summary": "Ready to turn your daily commute into an epic island adventure? Waze is bringing your new navigation best friend to the passenger seat, just in time for the release of D…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}