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What Happened: You know that new Now You See Me movie that’s about to come out? Well, Waze is teaming up with them to let two of the main characters, Atlas and Henley (voiced by Jesse Eisenberg and Isla Fisher!), basically ride shotgun on your commute. You can now pick “The Magician” as your little car icon and hear them giving you directions – and apparently, a bit of playful banter – while you drive. Why Is This Important: Honestly, this is just another sign that navigation apps aren’t just for maps anymore. They’re trying to be entertainment. Waze has been doing this for a while, and it’s a super clever way to make the app more fun. By putting movie characters in your car, they’re making a boring utility app feel more like a personalised, gamified experience. It’s a smart trick to keep you opening Waze instead of just using a default map. Why Should I Care: So, why does this matter to you? Well, it just makes your boring drive to work a little less, well, boring. Instead of that same old voice, you can have Jesse Eisenberg and Isla Fisher bickering while you’re stuck in traffic. It’s a fun little gimmick that turns a drive you’ve done a thousand times into something a bit more memorable. It’s less like a tool and more like a little driving buddy. Recommended Videos What’s Next: If you want this, make sure your Waze app is updated. You should see a Now You See Me banner in the menu to turn it on.
