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The eye is the screen: Israeli startup develops smart glasses to replace smartphones

Modi’in-based EyeJets says its EyeVis will replace smartphones soon; unlike Google Glass, the Israeli innovative new startup product projects images directly onto the retina of the eye

The Media Line , 09:19, 09.23.22

Meta discriminated against Palestinians in May 2021 war, report finds

After backlash on over- and under-enforcement of Arabic content, consultants asked to conduct thorough examination of Meta's 'human rights impact on the rights of Palestinian users'

Oshrit Gan-El, Hadas Bar-Ad , 14:56, 09.22.22

European spyware investigators criticize Israel, Poland over Pegasus

EU lawmakers claim technology sold to some member states is used against political opponents and condemn Polish leaders for refusing to cooperate in fact-finding mission to determine abuses by Pegasus tool

Associated Press , 19:39, 09.21.22

Israel offers Albania assistance to counter Iran cyberattacks

Meeting Tirana's top diplomat, Deputy FM Roll expresses Israel's appreciation for severing diplomatic ties with Tehran after cyberattack on government digital services and websites

i24NEWS , 17:34, 09.13.22

Jewish Google employee who opposed deal with Israel claims was forced to quit

Ariel Koren says her opposition to Project Nimbus, which is supposed to provide cloud and artificial intelligence services to Israeli government offices, led to tech giant forcibly relocating her job from U.S. to Brazil

Oshrit Gan-El , 15:07, 08.31.22

Israel picks first experiment for next moonshot

After failed 2019 mission, Beresheet2 set to be launched to the moon in 2025 with assortment of different medicines on board to test efficacy and durability of different drugs on long missions in deep space

Ynet , 15:33, 08.25.22

Israeli technology to be used in NASA's first Moon mission in 50 years

‘The fact that the Israeli flag will wave on top of Zohar’s suit in space fills us with pride,’ says Israel Space Agency, whose mannequins named Zohar and Helga will be onboard the Orion spacecraft for Artemis mission

i24NEWS, Ynet , 14:43, 08.23.22

What does Meta's new chatbot think about Israel and the Jews?

Social media giant's latest effort BlenderBot 3 feeds off user feedback and texts available online to improve, with its algorithm programmed to avoid touchy topics and filter out unsavory comments

Yuval Mann , 23:30, 08.08.22

How Israeli software helps Ukrainian authorities save lives amid war

Founder and CEO of Carbyne says using real-time location, video, photos, and texts from civilian smart devices, emergency services can respond efficiently to incidents, making software crucial for Ukrainian rescue teams

Oshrit Gan-El , 09:41, 08.05.22

Hackers target Israeli Facebook pages using content filter breach

Israel Internet Association says attackers manipulate platform's content filter mechanism to take over business pages, flood them with harmful content and triggering suspensions

Roei Hahn , 21:01, 08.01.22

Israeli company develops scientifically crafted vanilla

Tel Aviv-based Vanilla Vida uses computer-guided curing process and other high-tech cultivation methods to match each batch of vanilla to a specific taste, which compared to other vanilla products, described as 'day and night'

AFP, Ynet , 11:29, 07.25.22

Israeli Arab app revolutionizes food deliveries in rural communities

Haat seeks to cater to communities with less established infrastructure, unlike its competitors that focus on metropolitan areas, and eyes expanding to more markets in Israel and abroad

Merav Crystal , 17:59, 07.18.22

Thai democracy activists targeted by Pegasus spyware

Canadian cybersecurity watchdog Citizen Lab reports some 30 activists were targeted by NSO malware from October 2020 to November 2021, coinciding with a period of widespread anti-regime protests

AFP , 13:38, 07.18.22

Health Ministry website down after Iranian cyberattack

Pro-Iranian hacker group Al-Tahira claims responsibility for latest attack after series of similar incidents last week; 'Now our focus is on you,' group says on Telegram

Adir Yanko, Itamar Eichner , 22:53, 07.17.22

NASA space telescope's 1st cosmic view goes deep

Image shows what astronomers say is the early universe dating back 13 billion years calling it 'absolutely spectacular, absolutely amazing' as James Webb able to see backwards in time to just after the Big Bang

Associated Press , 08:08, 07.12.22

WhatsApp founder spotted in Tel Aviv

Known for staying under the radar, billionaire cofounder of popular App, Jan Koum seen shopping in trendy quarter surrounded by security guards; despite Apps popularity, founder avoids media attention

Bar Zaga , 19:58, 06.21.22

Iranian hackers successfully breach senior Israeli officials' emails, cybersecurity firm says

Checkpoint reveals hackers retrieve documents and information from Israelis to be used to lure others into dedicated servers to expand access to high level officials

Roy Han , 14:22, 06.14.22

Israel presents new robotic combat vehicle raising questions about AI security

Medium-sized autonomous vehicle expected to minimize loss of human life in case of conflict, but tech blogger warns fully automated tanks could be susceptible to hacking by hostile actors

i24NEWS , 18:01, 06.13.22

New Israeli technology set to boost wheat yields

Amid worldwide wheat shortages brought upon by Ukraine war, biotech company Lavie Bio say they've found a way to utilize biological expertise, advanced big data and artificial intelligence tools to improve plant health

Yaron Druckman , 11:02, 06.13.22

Israel unveils sixth-generation Spike precision missile

Manufacturer says advancements include ability to fire up to four missiles at once, increased ranges, and capability to transfer missile control between battlefield platforms mid-flight

Yoav Zitun , 20:44, 06.09.22

Meta appoints Israeli executive as cyber security chief

Guy Rosen, who has been in the company since 2013, becomes first person to fill that role at the company, commonly known as Facebook; 'I'm honored to take on this new role and excited for the work ahead,' says Rosen

Reuters, Ynet , 18:59, 06.07.22

Amid shakeup, what does the future hold for Israeli hi-tech sector?

Almost a quarter-century after its first major exit, Israel's sprawling tech sector has scaled to unimaginable heights, now threatened by a global financial crisis; but is it too early to eulogize Israeli startups?

‏‎Iris Lifshitz Klieger‎‏ , 22:00, 06.06.22

Phone app allows Gaza women to report domestic abuse anonymously

Masahatuna allows women to register and report domestic abuse without giving their names or leaving a trace of their contacts as 41% of Gaza women face spousal abuse, which only worsened by coronavirus lockdowns

Reuters , 14:45, 06.02.22

Bennett says laser missile shield to cost just $2 per interception

The Iron Beam system, set to enter service by early 2023, is a 'game-changer' PM says; adds that laser-based air defense system, at $2 per interception, will strike at potential enemies - Lebanon, Palestinians, and Iran - while also 'bankrupting' them

Reuters , 13:27, 06.01.22

Traffic jams just a maths problem, says Israeli AI firm

ITC combines high-tech and artificial intelligence in hopes to make transport more efficient and innovatively solve Israel's traffic congestion problem, raking one of the worst among developed economies; The Israeli firm proved 'mathematically that many traffic jams can be prevented', says cofounder

AFP , 10:19, 05.29.22