Tech & Science
האקרים פורצים למחשבים
Israeli cyber firms attract 40% of US investment rounds in 2024
Startup Nation Central report reveals although cyber firms make up just 7% of local tech scene, they drew 38% of investments this year, with US backing nearly doubling
Raphael Kahan | 01:55 | 07.11.25
שבב אינטל
Intel slashes jobs in Israel as Nvidia expands, exposing chip giant's shifting fortunes
Intel is scaling back its Israeli presence and laying off thousands globally as new CEO Lip-Bu Tan attempts to reset the chipmaker’s trajectory; The moves come as Nvidia expands rapidly, seizing the AI crown once held by its older rival
Tal Shahaf | 06:02 | 07.10.25
האפליקציה של גרוק, אילון מאסק
Musk chatbot Grok praised Hitler, blamed the Jews
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence bot claimed that Hitler was the best person to combat 'anti-white hatred'; it used coded phrases from Nazi discourse, blamed Jews and provoked angry reactions around the world 
Raphael Kahan, Reuters | 01:39 | 07.10.25
מטה אנבידיה בסנטה קלרה, קליפורניה
Global AI leader Nvidia surges to $4 trillion market valuation
Gaining 2.7% on Wednesday, tech giant continues building on upward momentum of recent weeks; stock has surged eightfold over the past four years
Ynet | 19:06 | 07.09.25
גרוק
Musk chatbot Grok removes antisemitic posts after backlash
xAI’s chatbot Grok removed posts praising Hitler and repeating antisemitic tropes after backlash; xAI said it's retraining the model to prevent hate speech and blamed unauthorized edits for past incidents
Reuters | 07:49 | 07.09.25
עלי חמינאי מנהיג איראן, ראש הממשלה ממשלה ביבי בנימין נתניהו
Without firing a single shot: Iran's propaganda war to destroy Israel from within
New report uncovers sophisticated propaganda networks targeting Israelis in Hebrew at the height of the Iran war through deepfakes, fake profiles and disinformation—part of a broader digital assault on national morale and public trust
Raphael Kahan | 23:11 | 07.08.25
מטה מיקרוסופט בוושינגטון
Try ChatGPT: Microsoft exec tells laid-off workers to use AI to cope
After mass layoffs rock tech giant’s gaming division, senior Xbox producer suggests employees turn to AI tools for emotional support and career advice—sparking backlash over what many saw as a tone-deaf and out-of-touch response
Daniela Ginzburg | 19:33 | 07.06.25
המטה הקיים של אנבידיה ביקנעם
Nvidia plans massive new Israel campus
Tech giant already employs 5,000 in its Israeli Research and Development center, its largest outside the United States; the company is seeking land in the north for its expanded operations 
Israel Wullman | 10:01 | 07.06.25
מעקב מסין
China’s big brother is watching: How Chinese smart devices are spying inside Israel
It may sound like a Netflix thriller, but it's real: Chinese smart devices are sending user data to Beijing; Israel is only now responding, halting a Defense Ministry tender for Chinese cars amid warnings over Beijing's powerful data intel abilities
Israel Wullman | 21:27 | 07.05.25
דגל ישראל עולה באש
The Cyber Front Is Still Ablaze: This is How Hackers Almost Breached Critical Institutions in Israel
Israeli cyber startup malanta.ai uncovers exposure of thousands of devices in critical organizations, including financial institutions, universities, communications companies, allowing access to internal networks, experts call it attackers 'holy grail' 
Raphael Kahan | 08:27 | 07.04.25
Melio's main players, from right: Tomer Barel, president; Matan Bar, CEO and co-founder; Ilan Atias, CTO and co-founder
Israel's fintech unicorn Melio sells for $2.5+ billion
Melio developed an advanced digital platform enabling a range of payment solutions for businesses in the U.S; acquired by Xero, a New Zealand tech company
Meir Orbach, Calcalist | 11:42 | 06.25.25
אילוסטרציה סייבר
Iranian-backed hackers go to work after US strikes
Hacking operations are much cheaper than bullets, planes or nuclear arms, a cybersecurity expert says; Department of Homeland Security issued a public bulletin Sunday warning of increased Iranian cyber threats 
Associated Press | 08:40 | 06.25.25
שברי הכטב"ם האירני שיורט בחבל אילות, הערבה
IDF used electronic warfare to bring down dozens of Iranian drones
IDF cyber and spectrum units intercept dozens of Iranian drones using advanced electronic warfare; With over 1,000 UAVs launched during war, each successful interception adds a crucial shield over Israeli skies and citizens
Elisha Ben Kimon | 00:32 | 06.25.25
איראנית בעיר קרבלה באיראן
‘Hello and thank you for listening': Iran phones play bizarre robotic messages amid war
Iranians endure near total communications blackout as mysterious robotic messages and state censorship deepen confusion amid Israeli cyber operations and physical strikes
Israel Wullman | 13:47 | 06.24.25
דונלד טראמפ
Turkey sandwiches and stealth: Preparing for B-2 bomber missions
Before flying 40-hour missions in the B-2 stealth bomber, US pilots undergo weeks of prep—from sleep studies to dietary planning; aircraft’s success depends not only on stealth tech, but on the stamina, training, and focus of its two-person crew
Reuters | 12:49 | 06.24.25
ההודעה האיראנית בערבית שפונה לאזרחים הערבים והפלסטינים
Iran tries to recruit Arab Israelis, Palestinians for cyber propaganda war
Tehran expands cyber warfare against Israel by targeting Israeli Arab citizens and Palestinians with propaganda efforts, signaling desperation amid limited recruitment success
Raphael Kahan | 10:13 | 06.23.25
יוסי כראדי
'The enemy doesn’t rest': Cyber chief sounds alarm on Iran’s online offensive
As missiles fall, Israel’s cyber defenses quietly fend off waves of Iranian attacks; Brig. Gen. (res.) Yossi Karadi says digital warfare is intensifying, blending psychological tactics with cyber strikes—and says kinetic warfare may become a thing of the past
Israel Wullman | 20:02 | 06.22.25
עובדי היי-טק
Despite diplomatic tensions, Israeli–UK tech community thrives in London
Inside the Israeli Tech Parliament—a grassroots network quietly building bridges through innovation far away from politics
Moshe David Rubinstein | 21:08 | 06.21.25
Wix CEO Nir Zohar
Wix bets on AI-driven app builder in latest acquisition
After returning from reserve duty, 31-year-old Maor Shlomo created BASE44—a no-code app builder powered by AI; In just six months, it gained over 100,000 users and millions in revenue, leading to an $80 million acquisition by Israeli tech giant Wix
Sophie Shulman, Calcalist | 05:28 | 06.21.25
פעילה איראנית באירופה באחת מן ההפגנות נגד המשטר. ארכיון
Viral videos mock Tehran’s leaders, praise Israeli attacks: A rare look into social media in Iran
As Israeli strikes hit deep into Iran, opposition voices—both at home and abroad—are seizing the moment, as viral videos ridicule regime figures, praise Israeli action, and call for rebellion; With censorship failing, Iran’s digital underground may be the regime’s biggest threat yet
Effi Banay | 16:37 | 06.18.25
מטבעות קריפטו
Israeli-linked hackers hit Iran’s largest crypto exchange
Iran’s top crypto exchange, Nobitex, suffered a massive $70 million breach by a pro-Israeli hacker group who claimed responsibility, accusing the platform of aiding terror finance; The attack has frozen user accounts and intensified scrutiny of Nobitex’s ties to Iran’s embattled regime
Maayan Cohen-Rozen, Calcalist | 15:13 | 06.18.25
איראן מתקפת סייבר על תחנות דלק משאבת דלק מושבתת
'Predatory Sparrow' hacktivists strike again, targeting Iran’s financial systems
Predatory Sparrow, a pro-Israeli hacker group, paralyzed Iran’s largest bank as part of a series of sophisticated cyberattacks; The group has previously targeted Iran’s fuel infrastructure, banking system, and industrial facilities, further destabilizing the regime during escalating military tensions
Raphael Kahan | 23:58 | 06.17.25
"טייסת הקרב שנפלה בשבי"
Fake missiles, phantom pilots and spoofed alerts: Israel’s war against Iranian fake news
From AI-generated videos to spoofed alerts and recycled footage, disinformation is flooding social media amid Israel’s conflict with Iran—fueling fear, distorting reality and turning public perception into a weapon of war
Israel Wullman | 21:09 | 06.17.25
פוסט ובו השוואה בין המיקוד הישראלי שמטרתו לפגוע בבכירים צבאיים, לבין המיקוד האיראני באוכלוסייה אזרחית
Millions of Iranians bypass internet censorship to follow Israel on social media
Despite heavy internet restrictions, Iranians are flocking to social media; record engagement shows Israeli messages are reaching them; 'The Iranian public wants to hear from us,' says Foreign Ministry
Itamar Eichner | 23:42 | 06.15.25
מנכ"ל מטא, מארק צוקרברג, בעת הצגת Meta AI
Zuckerberg accelerates push for general AI with massive $15 billion investment
Facing intense competition from Google, OpenAI and Microsoft, Meta invests $15 billion in Scale AI to strengthen its position in race for artificial general intelligence; deal also brings Scale CEO Alexander Wang into Meta’s core leadership team
Israel Wullman | 13:15 | 06.12.25
Vision Pro
How Israeli ingenuity became the secret engine behind Apple’s most advanced product
Apple Israel’s CEO reveals how local teams helped develop key technologies—while continuing to lead as the next generation approaches
Tal Shahaf | 17:31 | 06.10.25
Robots vs. humans: The surprising truth about automating your workforce
Businesses rush to automate, but warehouse robots bring hidden costs: downtime, maintenance, lost space and even traffic jams; while automation offers long-term gains, ignoring these hurdles can quickly eat away at your investment returns
Prof. Mor Peretz | 12:47 | 06.10.25
It's not science fiction: flying taxis are set to transform transportation
With tech companies planning airborne shuttle services in the coming years; major firms are investing billions in a vision that may be closer than it seems         
Tzippy Shmilovitz | 23:07 | 06.09.25
האקרים פלסטינים
Pro-Palestinian hackers breach Israeli ISP email system in major attack
Israeli cybersecurity firm uncovers critical vulnerabilities in NetVision’s email infrastructure, which was exploited in a phishing campaign impersonating government agencies to install malware
Raphael Kahan | 16:28 | 06.09.25
הבינה המלאכותית ושוק העבודה
AI is wiping out entry-level jobs—and the impact is already here
As companies automate faster, entry-level white-collar jobs are vanishing and AI is replacing junior staff across industries—raising unemployment and reshaping the future of work
Omer Kabir/Calcalist | 09:21 | 06.09.25
עט אלקטרוני בפעולה
The pen that signs in the president’s name: This is the device stirring a storm in Washington
Since returning to the White House, Trump has targeted the signature machine used by Biden, claiming it undermines the legality of his pardons and calling for an investigation, even though presidents have used similar technology for over 200 years
Daniel Edelson, New York | 23:21 | 06.08.25
מסך טלפון
Emotion over logic: How Israel can shift its public diplomacy online
Public diplomacy expert urges Israel to abandon 'cold logic' in public diplomacy, embracing Gen Z’s love for authentic, emotional storytelling on TikTok and Instagram
Daniela Ginzburg | 18:59 | 06.08.25
More than addiction: How screens and social media reshape our minds
Israeli expert warns digital overload in childhood rewires the brain; screen-induced attention loss, emotional gaps and physical decline linked to early device exposure
Daniela Ginzburg | 13:15 | 06.08.25
ניסוי צה"ל של יירוט בלייזר רקטות מל"טים וטילי נ"ט
Rafael CEO says laser defense to cut interception costs 'down to 2-3 shekels'
Over 30,000 projectiles have been fired at Israel during the war, and Rafael’s laser-based Iron Beam aims to transform defense in the near future; Yoav Turgeman says the system will slash interception costs and boost Israel’s technological edge
Yuval Azulay, Calcalist | 01:46 | 06.08.25
הבינה המלאכותית ושוק העבודה
Promises vs. reality: 'AI agents still aren’t ready for the real world'
AI agents promise a new era in customer service, but their errors can be costly; an Israeli startup now offers tech to catch and fix mistakes early—yet questions remain: Can it curb the risks of runaway AI hype before real damage is done?
Tal Shahaf | 19:29 | 06.07.25
האם בינה מלאכותית באמת יכולה להתבונן פנימה?
Autonomous AI agents: brilliant, fast and sometimes dangerous
AI agents are transforming work and healthcare, acting independently at superhuman speed—raising urgent questions about trust, oversight, and the risks of flawed data driving real-world actions         
Ran Bronstein | 19:05 | 06.06.25
"יובל רפאל" בקמפיין דיפ פייק
AI-powered investment scams use deepfakes of Israeli celebrities to defraud users
AI-generated deepfakes of Israeli public figures flood Facebook and Instagram with fraudulent investment ads; scams linked to Eastern Europe exploit trust in celebrities, prompting cybersecurity firms to warn of rising synthetic fraud
Raphael Kahan | 18:55 | 06.05.25
טראמפ בחדר הסגלגל, משתמש באייפון שלו
Anyone can call Trump's iPhone—and he might just pick up
With a widely known phone number and a penchant for answering calls from strangers, Donald Trump has turned presidential communication into an open line; advisers and security officials remain alarmed by the potential risks of his overly casual approach
Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 21:31 | 06.03.25
אירוע Google I/O 2025 בקליפורניה
'Embrace and adapt innovation': Google CEO answers questions on AI's future
Google I/O 2025 unveils AI-driven search revolution with Gemini 2.5 and Veo 3 video generation, signaling shift to personalized, conversational interfaces; robotic arms, intelligent agents and privacy debates mark dawn of physical-digital fusion
Daniela Ginzburg | 17:21 | 06.03.25
הניסוי: המערכת יורה את קרני הלייזר לעבר מטרה (מימין) בבניין מרוחק. האור המוחזר נקלט בשני טלסקופים
Laser method from astronomy reimagined for surveillance and science
Researchers from China, Sweden, and the US have developed a groundbreaking laser-based method that captures tiny details from nearly a mile away; The technology, adapted from astronomy, promises advances in space imaging, surveillance, structural safety, and environmental monitoring
Israel Wullman | 21:53 | 06.01.25
Elon Musk at a Trump rally last month
Tesla pivots from carmaker to autonomous platform
Facing slowing sales and rising competition, Tesla is shifting focus from hardware to recurring service revenue; Inspired by Apple’s transformation, Elon Musk is steering the company toward autonomous transport, energy ecosystems, and AI, with robotaxis at the center of the plan  
Moran Chamsi | 17:54 | 06.01.25
מערכת הלייזר
Israel’s 'Iron Beam' laser defense system is a battlefield revolution, but challenges remain
The laser system will intercept rockets and drones at a range of 10 km at a cheaper price than missiles, but will not yet replace Iron Dome; Elbit has raised half a billion dollars to accelerate development, including an airborne laser that can neutralize hypersonic missiles 
Yuval Azulay | 21:50 | 05.30.25
נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ נואם בחדר הסגלגל של הבית הלבן, הודיע ​​על מגן ההגנה מפני טילים של כיפת הזהב
As Trump unveils ‘Golden Dome’ plan, Israeli defense tech continues to advance
Israel is developing new defense technology at breakneck speed, but one AI expert warns that Israel’s AI integration is falling behind China’s
Gabriel Colodro/The Media Line | 16:00 | 05.29.25
ניסיון התחזות ליוסי פוקס
Israel says foiled dozens of Iranian cyberattacks on public figures
Shin Bet and National Cyber Directorate report surge in Iranian phishing attacks targeting Israelis—including top figures in defense, politics and academia—using fake links and malware to steal data and gain access
Elisha Ben Kimon | 15:56 | 05.29.25
מרכז המחקר והפיתוח בנתניה של ebay
e-Bay to shut down Israel R&D operations
The company announces it is leaving Israel by the first quarter of 2026 and is firing all 200 employees of its research and development center after waves of layoffs  
Meir Orbach, Calcalist | 14:11 | 05.28.25
אילוסטרציה
Judge dismisses class action lawsuit after attorney cites fake AI-generated precedents
Court throws out $1 billion suit against Israeli health funds after lawyer relies on fabricated legal precedents; lawyer deemed unfit to lead case and fined for procedural misconduct, marking a significant precedent for AI use in legal proceedings
Lital Dubrovitsky | 12:20 | 05.28.25
טסלה
Robotics revolution delayed as companies struggle to meet ambitious promises
Despite bold claims, humanoid robots remain far from everyday life due high costs, engineering challenges and limited production, prompting experts to predict decades-long integration; Aging populations and advancing AI drive demand, but robots face hurdles in design, functionality and scalability 
Tal Shahaf | 20:30 | 05.27.25
בינה מלאכותית ברפואה
Some employers are wary of job candidates using AI, others embrace it
Employers are grappling with the growing role of AI in recruitment; While some view it as a threat to authenticity, others embrace it as a skill, focusing on how candidates creatively and critically leverage AI tools to enhance their work; 'We prefer candidates who deliver original, thoughtful answers—even if they’re wrong—over those who submit polished but generic AI outputs' 
Maayan Manela | 00:35 | 05.27.25
דאריו אמודיי בשימוע בסנאט
Claude Opus 4 AI tried to blackmail its creators to avoid being shut down
In a simulation, Anthropic’s new Opus 4 AI model threatened to reveal engineer’s alleged affair to avoid bein shut down and showed willingness to aid terror attacks, raising concerns despite improvements in the final version
Raphael Kahan | 00:50 | 05.26.25
Wiz
From Startup Nation to Scale-Up Nation: Israeli tech’s next chapter
Analysis: As global investors shift focus to late-stage growth, Israeli tech moves beyond early exits to build multibillion-dollar businesses with staying power
Hillel Fuld | 21:36 | 05.24.25
Insight Partners Operating Partner Gary Survis
Branding in the age of AI: Gary Survis on authenticity as the last frontier
Insight Partners’ operating partner reveals why genuine human connection remains crucial despite AI’s rise—and shares a simple framework for marketers to stay real
Ynetnews | 15:11 | 05.22.25
הפציעה לא עצרה אותו. יעקב
After injury IDF engineering student develops life-saving systems
22-year-old fights to remain in service, now develops cutting-edge tank safety systems, saves lives, and protects soldiers in the IDF armored corps
Gal Ganot | 08:43 | 05.22.25
סאטיה נאדלה מנכ"ל מיקרוסופט
Microsoft aided Israel’s hostage rescue, denies tech used to harm civilians in Gaza
Microsoft says internal and external reviews found no misuse of its tech in Gaza, but confirms it provided emergency support to Israel after the October 7 Hamas terror attack
Daniel Edelson, New York | 21:17 | 05.16.25
F-35
Trump floats possible new F-55 warplane and F-22 upgrade
Trump referred to the F-55 both as an upgrade to the Lockheed F-35 and a new development in comments that appeared to echo talk by the U.S. arms giant of a 'best value' alternative
Reuters | 13:16 | 05.16.25
Wixel
Wix rolls out AI-powered tool for easy, professional-grade design
Wixel tool combines advanced AI with a user-friendly interface to help users generate, edit and customize visual assets quickly
Ynetnews | 16:00 | 05.15.25
הדמיה של הטרנזיסטור החדש
Chinese scientists develop 'fastest transistor ever'—without silicon
As global chipmakers race toward 3-nanometer tech, Chinese researchers unveil groundbreaking, silicon-free transistor that’s faster, more efficient and locally manufacturable
Raphael Kahan | 12:59 | 05.15.25
סם אלטמן בעת ביקורו לצד טראמפ בסעודיה
Trump, tech giants secure billion-dollar AI deals in Gulf visit
Top US tech leaders, including Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and OpenAI’s Sam Altman, joined Trump in the Gulf to negotiate AI partnerships; deals include Saudi Arabia’s Humain AI project and investments exceeding $600 billion across advanced technologies
Israel Wullman | 10:32 | 05.15.25
רחפן של אלביט
Next-gen Israeli drone goes operational: 30kg payload, two-minute deployment
Flying Production, a subsidiary of Israeli defense giant Elbit Systems, begins serial production of its new X-intra combat drone, designed to offer enhanced capabilities for frontline operations
Yuval Azulay | 14:13 | 05.10.25
מתוך מודל יצירת הווידאו החדש של לייטריקס
Meet Israel’s AI video model: Lightricks unveils its answer to OpenAI and Google
Startup launches LTX Video-13B model with 13 billion parameters and breakthrough compression, aiming to compete with tech giants in AI-generated video
Tal Shahaf | 21:23 | 05.06.25
סטודנטים בשיעור
Academia scrambles to adapt as students 'AI' their way through school
With AI tools capable of producing polished assignments and research papers, students face ethical dilemmas while some lecturers grapple with detection challenges, raising questions about the future of education and academic integrity
Tal Shahaf | 11:07 | 05.06.25
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