Tech & Science
Prof. Yossi Matias
'Every young person should grasp the concept of artificial intelligence'
Google VP of Engineering and Research Prof. Yossi Matias has been instrumental in developing many of the company’s tools that have become part of our daily lives; In an interview with Ynet, he shares Google's vision for the future and reveals AI innovations that originated in Israel
Israel Wullman | 13:58 | 09.23.23
פוסטים ממומנים של מפיצי פייק ניוז רוסים בפייסבוק
Old habits never die: Russia spreading fake news about Israel's judicial overhaul
Despite Facebook's commitments, fake news posts about American involvement in judicial overhaul protests remain posted in Russian and in Hebrew; similar fake news campaigns appeared in US and France in the past
Rafael Kahan | 12:05 | 09.21.23
חברת Apple
Israeli customers file class-action lawsuit against Apple
The 25 million-shekel lawsuit accuses Apple of misleading customers regarding iCloud services and costs
Lital Dobrovitsky | 21:04 | 09.20.23
לוסיד אייר דרים P
Test drive: Lucid Air breezes past electric car competition
Several automakers are confident they market the best electric luxury car in the world; But only one of them offers the best of all worlds, and it comes from the smallest and youngest of them all – Lucid; We took it for an exclusive drive to see what's behind the hype
Nir Ben Zaken | 20:37 | 09.20.23
גבר עם סמארטפון
Caution: Hackers impersonate job sites and try to steal personal information, take photos
The Iranian hacker group Yooz E Cyber is sending Israeli job seekers an SMS informing them of relevant jobs, warns the Israel National Cyber Directorate; Clicking on the link activates a code in the browser that may attempt to activate the device's camera
Yuval Mann | 18:42 | 09.20.23
The new Peugeot 3008
The new Peugeot 3008 is still the same reliable SUV at heart
Sleek SUV embraces the electric era, offering an impressive range and dual-motor all-wheel-drive for better performance; Yet, the French car manufacturer could have taken more risks
Noam Rhein | 17:41 | 09.13.23
אייפון 15 פרו
Way more than USB-C: What's really new with iPhone 15?
Apple unveiled a series of innovations, including the introduction of its most expensive iPhone to date, the integration of voice-activated roadside assistance utilizing cellular communication, and the introduction of a new fingerprint gesture specifically designed for Apple Watch users, among others; Here's the roundup
Yuval Mann | 15:07 | 09.13.23
Alfa Romeo
Reviving a legend: Iconic Alfa Romeo model returns in modern glory
The Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 Stradale, a limited production masterpiece, showcases the brand's legacy with its sleek design and powerful engine, embodying timeless sophistication and captivating with its allure; However, with a price tag of $2.1 million and all 33 units sold, owning one is a distant dream
Noam Rhein | 09:55 | 09.13.23
אפליקציית וואטסאפ
Meta pushing WhatsApp update allowing cross-platform messaging
Fresh feature appears in WhatsApp's latest beta version and, while still not active, is expected to become functional in the near future following new EU law
Yuval Mann | 15:26 | 09.12.23
אייפון על רקע דגל סין
Dragon's flame: Apple is in the midst of a geopolitical tussle with China
Because of America's trade war with China and Huawei looming large, Apple CEO Tim Cook is forced to miss the iPhone 15's unveiling in California, and head off to China to fix a strained relationship that could cost Apple hundreds of billions in revenue
Yuval Mann | 14:11 | 09.11.23
דגל ישראל עולה באש
Iranian hackers break into networks of more than 30 companies in Israel
Cyber company ESET found that Iranian hackers took advantage of a known weakness in corporate email servers to introduce a backdoor that allows entry into their networks; The companies include insurance, medicine, industry, communications, IT, technology, retail, automobile, law, financial services, architecture and civil engineering
Raphael Kahan | 13:29 | 09.11.23
WF-1000xm5
Top-tier luxury: Sony's WF-1000xm5 headphones raise the bar for quality and customization
The latest wireless offering from the Japanese giant is compact, offers a comfortable fit, delivers exceptional sound quality, outstanding noise cancellation and comes equipped with a range of advanced features that are not commonly found in other models; No, it doesn't come cheap
Yuval Mann | 09:21 | 09.11.23
RuTube: Is Russia moving to ban Youtube?
Russian Internet freedom activists say recent blackouts of popular video streaming site suggest government is preparing for and all-out ban
Denis Vitchevsky | 11:30 | 09.10.23
'The more vibrant the society, the more actors seek to influence Wikipedia'
On Hebrew Wikipedia's 20th anniversary, Wikimedia Israel Director Michal Wander Schwartz speaks out amid controversies—from judicial reform to fake users and female underrepresentation; She offers an insider's look at the platform shaping our collective knowledge
Oshrit Gal El | 23:39 | 09.09.23
From medicine to autonomous cars: How Israel's supercomputer revolution could change everything
Israel is gearing up to launch 'Israel-1,' its first homegrown supercomputer and the world's sixth most powerful; Slated to go live next year, it aims to revolutionize everything from medicine to AI and climate solutions; Could this be the spark that revives Israel's flagging tech sector?
Dror Feuer | 14:20 | 09.09.23
לוגו אפל
iBan: China instructs officials not to use iPhones
Chinese government tells public officials to keep away from using Apple and other foreign brands for work, adding that they should keep such models away from their offices
Yuval Mann | 21:41 | 09.07.23
מטען אלחוטי חדש של בלקין
The next generation of wireless charging devices
Belkin and Anker, two prominent manufacturers unveil first accessories that support Qi2, a new wireless charging standard, which promises to be more efficient than its predecessor and introduces magnetic locking for the first time
Denis Vitchevsky | 08:43 | 09.07.23
Ermetic founders
Israeli cyber company to be purchased by American Tenable for $350 million
Ermetic develops tools protecting against data breach, safeguards clouds; company secures investment of $100 million; Tenable valued at around $5 billion
Meir Orbach | 16:59 | 09.06.23
כך ייראה אייפון 15 פרו?
15 reasons to be happy: What we know about the iPhone 15
Slimmer bezels, an upgraded processor, dynamic islands, and the anticipated USB-C port: The upcoming iPhone has the tech community abuzz as reliable sources provide insights what features we can expect
Yuval Mann | 09:22 | 09.06.23
אילון מאסק והלוגו החדש
Oh, the irony: Elon Musk threatens defamation lawsuit against Anti-Defamation League
Elon Musk says ADL has been trying to kill his platform by falsely accusing it and him of being antisemitic, claims 'X' is in favor of free speech but against antisemitism of any kind
Yuval Mann | 19:44 | 09.05.23
BYD's Dolphin
Promises and pitfalls: Things to watch out for when buying an electric car
Two years after their introduction to Israel's automotive landscape, electric cars are gaining greater visibility in online used-car marketplaces; Factors like range, battery health and brand reputation are influencing their resale value; Full guide
Tomer Hadar | 13:04 | 09.05.23
Elon Musk
Eyes on the prize: Companies Elon Musk might be keen on purchasing
Some groundbreaking work is being done by Israeli companies in the field of renewable energy could entice a visionary with a proven record
Guy Natan | 00:18 | 09.05.23
וואווי מייט 60 פרו
Huawei's new mobile worries the West
Chinese mobile manufacturer unveils latest phone claiming it to have 5G capabilities despite restriction on such technology following US sanctions
Yuval Mann | 18:53 | 09.04.23
Hillel Fuld
Solving the problem of battery anxiety and range anxiety
We all depend on batteries and it’s time batteries entered the 21st century - battery technology has not fundamentally changed since, well, forever - Storedot solves this, tech guru Hillel Fuld says
Hillel Fuld | 00:26 | 09.03.23
Protesters in San Francisco demonstrate against Google's deal to supply cloud services to Israel
Google staff protest company's cloud services contract with Israel
Protesters, including former employees and local community activists, carry banner proclaiming, 'Google Project Nimbus fuels Israeli apartheid'
Raphael Kahan | 19:36 | 08.31.23
A Minecraft university
Major Israeli university creates a Minecraft version of itself
The interactive virtual campus of Ben-Gurion University in the Minecraft game provides a practical opportunity to explore idea development, resource acquisition, and beyond; 'Ben-Gurion University intends to foster and instill entrepreneurship among its students,' says university president
ynet correspondents | 23:53 | 08.30.23
איש עתידי
The AI that will replace you in meetings
Israeli startup, timeOS develops a personal artificial intelligence capable of transcribing, summarizing, and even generating tasks based on the conversation
Raphael Kahan | 09:10 | 08.30.23
קיה EV5
Kia introduces the EV5, third electric model
The European model of the EV5 will also have an additional front-mounted motor for dual-motor all-wheel drive on top of the rear-mounted electric motor, which according to company listing will have 218 horsepower
Nir Ben Zaken | 23:13 | 08.28.23
פורשה 911 GT3 RS
Asphalt ruler: A high-octane spin in Porsche's 911 GT3 RS
We sent race car driver Erez Liven for a first impression of the newest racetrack in Europe; To keep him from getting bored, we paired him with the most extreme street-legal Porsche that money can currently buy; No complaints were heard from him
Erez Liven | 17:59 | 08.27.23
ISI
Sky's no limit: The future of satellites is here – and it’s Israeli!
Israel’s Imagesat (ISI) is a global leader in satellite imaging; With its advanced mini-satellites providing high-resolution imagery in both color and video, this technology increasingly supports civilian tasks, from weather forecasting to identifying construction irregularities
Israel Wullman | 18:54 | 08.25.23
מחשב שנפרץ
What to do if your dating app account has been hacked
Several Israeli dating websites have fallen victims to cyberattacks - you can do these things to improve the resilience of your presence online
Raphael Kahan | 16:23 | 08.24.23
MG ZS EV
Uneven competition: MG ZS EV faces modern rivals in the EV landscape
Latest MG is a mixed bag, offering an increased driving range and spacious accommodations, but suffers from only moderately comfortable seating, lack of height adjustment and less-than-ideal behavior during angled turns
Nir Ben-Zaken, iCar | 08:16 | 08.23.23
Tower Semiconductor HQ in Migdal HaEmek
Goodbye Intel, Hello India: Israeli chip manufacturer set to expand investments in Asia
With Intel's takeover canceled, Israeli chipmaker Tower Semiconductor could find an opportune path for expansion in a country aiming to become the world's third-largest economy in a decade; India, leveraging the US-China rivalry in the semiconductor sector, is yearning for substantial investments
Sophie Shulman, Calcalist | 15:42 | 08.21.23
כניסה עדכנית לגן עדן, היצירה שבמוקד המאבק המשפטי של סטיבן תאלר
US District Court: No copyright registration for AI-generated works
AI creators face a setback as a court dismisses Dr. Stephen Thaler's appeal; The U.S. Copyright Office's refusal to grant copyright to an AI model's image stands; 'Human authorship is a bedrock requirement of copyright,' Judge says
Daniel Edelson, New York | 23:31 | 08.20.23
אנבידיה
The Israeli link to Nvidia's meteoric trillion-dollar rise
In 2019, U.S. semiconductor giant acquired Yokneam-based Mellanox for around $7 billion; Success has many fathers, but you can't deny the Israeli contribution to the merger, which was in the right place at the right time for the AI revolution
Sophie Shulman | 00:17 | 08.19.23
Hillel Fuld
'Israel will be in one year from now stronger than we've ever been,' tech expert says
In a sit-down with Ynet, Hillel Fuld talks about the state of the ‘start-up nation’ today and tomorrow, the rise of artificial intelligence, venture capital forecasts, politics, the tragic murder of his brother and of course, judicial reform
Moshe David Rubinstein | 11:55 | 08.18.23
קאדילק אסקלייד IQ
Meet the powerful and pollution-free giant – Cadillac Escalade IQ
Built upon an advanced electric platform, GM's luxury division unveils the Escalade IQ, forget V8 engines and rumbling exhausts; it's time to take out the charging cable
Nir Ben Zaken | 22:29 | 08.17.23
אפל ניוטון
iPhone predecessor: 30 years to Apple Newton
Despite its, sluggishness, high cost, and inadequate functionality, Apple's palm-sized computer was a groundbreaking device, the first gadget capable of recognizing handwritten text, sending and receiving emails from beyond the office confines
Raphael Kahan | 22:20 | 08.17.23
וול סטריט בורסות ארה"ב ניו יורק
Israeli venture capitals shine in PitchBook’s top 10 global rankings
Pitchbook's Manager Performance Score system incorporates multiple aspects of performance evaluation, such as return dispersion and finality, providing comprehensive measure of relative performance beyond traditional benchmarking techniques
Daniel Edelson, New York | 21:21 | 08.17.23
חבילה של אמזון
Amazon launches AI assistant to help customers
E-commence giant initiates a closed beta in the U.S. in which an artificial intelligence program summarizes the reviews of certain products to help shopper decide if they should make a purchase
Raphael Kahan | 12:27 | 08.16.23
משרדי אינטל מפעל טאואר חדש
Intel to drop $5.4 billion Tower deal after China review delay
Sources say Intel fails to secure approval from Chinese regulators for acquisition of the Israeli chipmaker on time as required under the contract
Reuters | 09:51 | 08.16.23
מוחמד בן סלמאן
Saudi Arabia joins the artificial intelligence race
The Arab country invested $120 million in the purchase of 3,000 Nvidia chips and is using Chinese researchers to build a supercomputer and develop a large language model; At the same time, the United Arab Emirates is also investing huge sums in technology - The development raises concerns in light of the dubious human rights reputation of the countries
Raphael Kahan | 23:33 | 08.15.23
אפליקציית Threads
Number of Threads users drops by 80%
The app that was supposed to be Meta's answer to Twitter, and garnered over 100 million users in a few days, is almost empty of users in a matter of weeks. Is this why Musk continues to avoid wrestling with Zuckerberg?
Raphael Kahan | 21:30 | 08.14.23
iPhone 14 pro
Apple to transition to USB-C port with iPhone 15
After the EU passed a law mandating all phones sold starting late 2024 to use USB-C only, tech giant primed to transition iPhones away from Lightning port as soon as September
Israel Wullman | 14:03 | 08.14.23
Electric cars
How extreme heatwaves affect electric vehicles, and what can you do to protect them
These days, electric vehicle owners are finding themselves grappling with soaring temperatures while their driving range takes a noticeable hit. Why does this happen, and how can this challenge be tackled?
Tomer Hadar | 23:10 | 08.13.23
Smart Monitor
Trying to please everyone means pleasing no one: LG Smart Monitor Review
LG decided they wanted to make both mainstream TV watchers and computer gamers happy by coming up with a display that answers all needs, yet we struggle to see why; that said, 32-inch UHD 4K display has some redeeming qualities
Yuval Mann | 14:36 | 08.10.23
מונית של חברת יאנגו
Have you used Yango? Russia may be able to access your data
Starting September 1, a new law regulating ride-hailing activity in Russia comes into effect, and it will allow the domestic security service of Russia, the FSB, to access travel data from all ride-hailing providers; parent company in Israel says no information will be transferred to Russia
Denis Vitchevsky | 13:46 | 08.09.23
ניתוח השתלה
Israeli startup tackling illicit online organ trafficking, E-commerce
The price for a heart is well over $1 million and traders even provide catalogue images, according to Ariel Tiger, CEO of EverC, which is using AI to prevent illegal e-commerce online
Yael Walzer | 23:03 | 08.08.23
בינג
Microsoft to launch Bing AI on other browsers, including mobile
The expansion of Bing chatbot to additional browsers aimed to extend user base; however, Microsoft says the best user experience will remain only via its browser Microsoft Edge
Yuval Mann | 22:09 | 08.08.23
הפגנה של שחקנים ותסריטאים בניו יורק
Disney task force studying AI in bid to cut costs
The move toward artificial intelligence comes as Hollywood writers and actors are striking to limit the industry's use of the technology
Reuters | 20:14 | 08.08.23
אסוס זנבוק S 13 OLED
The Zen is mightier than the sword: Asus latest ultrabook ticks (almost) all boxes
While not the cheapest or longest-lasting option on the market, the Zenbook S 13 is perfect for students and creators with its lightweight and feature-rich design
Raphael Kahan | 12:36 | 08.08.23
סייבר
Russian hackers target Israelis with bogus websites
Global phishing campaign in over 40 languages detected when Israeli cybersecurity investigators stumble on attempted theft using the imitation of a popular sales site; public warned 'when there is doubt, there's no doubt'
Raphael Kahane | 18:22 | 08.07.23
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is half the size, twice the phone
Review: If you're tired of giant brick phones or you're a social media animal, you are very likely to appreciate the unique features Samsung's latest offering brings to the table; Just don't take it trekking in the Himalayas
Raphael Kahan | 17:33 | 08.07.23
The birthplace of the Galaxy: We visited Samsung's Digital City
Thanks to strategic foresight and substantial investments, South Korea has transformed into a technological powerhouse; Companies like Samsung, the world's preeminent electronics manufacturer, stand as vivid testaments to this success; We visited Digital City, the giant compound Samsung built near Seoul, where the company's latest gadgets and innovations are developed
Israel Wullman, South Korea | 18:46 | 08.05.23
ארי גרובמן
AR headsets shaped like glasses to be on market in 2-3 years
Though global tech behemoths thus far fail at creating a non-intrusive Augmented Reality headset that feels natural Lumus CEO claims his company's lenses are soon to be incorporated into a solution offered by two major international firms
Yuval Mann | 11:16 | 08.01.23
משרדי סלקום
Major Israel ISP leaves customers without mail service for 3 days
Cellcom acknowledges malfunction, saying some customers experience difficulties, as it assures matter being handled
Meirav Crystal | 20:27 | 07.30.23
מארק צוקרברג ואילון מאסק
Clash of the tech titans: Musk vs. Zuckerberg faceoff fades into fantasy
Meta CEO cools off excitement over much-hyped fight as he focuses efforts on his new social network Threads, which already lost over half of its user base in the weeks following its launch
Oshrit Gan-El | 20:23 | 07.30.23
האקר איראני
Iranian phishing campaign on LinkedIn targets Israelis
Iranian hackers reportedly target civil servants and researchers in Israel in order to infect their computers with malicious software and gather information
I24NEWS | 19:41 | 07.30.23
Kanye West
Musk's X social media platform reinstates Kanye West's account
Ye's then-Twitter account was suspended in December for a second time after a series of antisemitic messages; Fear not, though, he won't be able to monetize his account in any way
Reuters | 11:42 | 07.30.23
Car crash standards to be altered
European body announces stricter car crash tests
Euro NCAP to release 2023 crash test results with new tests, and car manufacturers may find it harder to achieve 5-star safety rating; Updates aim to enhance safety, addressing issues like child warning systems and flood escape features
Noam Rhein, iCar | 18:17 | 07.25.23
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