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First NFT auction to be held in Israel as local artists embrace new technology

Tiroche Auction House owner says buyers will display NFT works on their virtual properties in the metaverse at May 30 auction, and a total of 120 both NFTs and traditional pieces will go under the hammer

The Media Line, Ynet , 22:23, 05.18.22

Israel set to enter Metaverse with multi-million investment

Ynet learns that Foreign Ministry expected to announce a NIS 3M investment in the virtual reality platform as a way of 'creating a significant connection to Israel,' which would include virtual tours of the country among other features

Yuval Mann , 11:23, 05.17.22

Israeli pop star Omer Adam splashes big on trendy NFT

Singer becomes first Israeli celebrity to publicly join the trend that swept Hollywood after bidding adieu to hundreds of thousands of dollars for his own Bored Ape Yacht Club token

Yuval Mann , 20:49, 05.16.22

Israel to launch local web domain using Hebrew

'Israel' will allow websites to have an all-Hebrew address for the first time since the '.il' domain was founded in the 1980's; 'A rare and important event, with national and historic meaning' says the Israel Internet Association CEO

Roei Hann , 18:44, 05.10.22

Spain's spy chief sacked over Pegasus affair, sources say

Paz Esteban, who took the position in 2020, appeared before lawmakers in Congress to explain the eavesdropping on 18 pro-independence Catalan leaders as well as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Defense Minister Margarita Robles

Reuters , 14:26, 05.10.22

Israeli technology helps bring water to rural Africa

Owini, a subsidiary company of the Mitrelli Group, was able to make water more accessible in more than 200 remote villages across Angola, where locals have to travel for miles in order to access water in order to shower or cook

Ynet , 09:42, 05.10.22

Israeli engineer develops electric dune buggy for youth

Gili Hacohen's off-road NAMI vehicle puts safety as a top priority, but also delivers peak performance and a unique design which makes it nothing like we ever seen before

Nir Ben Zaken , 20:38, 05.05.22

'Right to be forgotten': Israel firm promises to purge digital footprint

Mine redefines data ownership online, using artificial intelligence to show users where their information is stored, and giving them the option to decide which information they want to delete, all with a click of a button

AFP , 16:35, 05.01.22

Israeli astronaut Eytan Stibbe splashes down on return from landmark space station visit

After more than two weeks in orbit and several delays due to unfavorable weather, second-ever Israeli spaceman and crewmates parachute safely into the Atlantic off coast of Florida

Yaron Druckman, Reuters , 20:50, 04.25.22

Israeli astronaut Eytan Stibbe bids adieu to space, heads back to Earth

After ten days on board the International Space Station, Israeli jock and crewmates prepare to embark on journey back home; 'We learned a lot, and I feel like I only just started,' he says

Yaron Druckman , 18:05, 04.19.22

UAE allegedly infected UK PM Office with Pegasus, watchdog says

Citizen Lab says multiple alleged instances of infection with controversial Israeli spyware were detected in the UK and were associated with an operator linked to the Gulf kingdom

i24NEWS, Ynet , 22:53, 04.18.22

Some Jewish tech workers moved to Israel instead of returning to the office

The COVID-19 pandemic has allowed many U.S. businesses to rethink the way work can get done, allowing some employees to work remotely — indefinitely; yes, even from the Holy Land

JTA/Emma Goss , 19:27, 04.18.22

Israel: High-tech fabric brings shade and lighting to Tel Aviv

Women4Climate prize winner Anai Green brings to light a groundbreaking invention that could introduce solar-powered shade and light, much needed in Tel Aviv's extreme summer climate; Huldai says 'Lumiweave will turn out to be a groundbreaking project'

i24NEWS , 11:17, 04.18.22

Israel successfully tests laser defense system able to intercept drones, missiles

Defense Minister Gantz says the 'Iron Beam' is a game-changer, will significantly improve Israel's defense capabilities; the high-end experimental system is expected to become operational in 1-2 years

Yoav Zitun, Agencies , 19:01, 04.14.22

Eytan Stibbe bids happy Passover from space

Israel's second ever astronaut, who has been at International Space Station since Friday, says he is getting used to the zero-gravity conditions; snaps photos of Jewish state from outer space

Attila Somfalvi , 23:19, 04.12.22

Israeli start-up introduces digital dogs

The Digital Pets Company, set to release 3-D virtual dogs to the NFT market within months; product's goal is to recreate the social icebreaking role dogs have in real life, to the online world: 'I want two dogs based on artificial intelligence to connect between two real humans,' CEO says

Yuval Mann , 18:48, 04.12.22

NSO turns to U.S. Supreme Court for immunity in WhatsApp suit

Israeli cyber firm in court filing it should be recognized as a foreign government agent and therefore be entitled to immunity under U.S. law limiting lawsuits against foreign countries

Reuters , 22:39, 04.11.22

Senior EU officials targeted with Israeli spyware

European Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders and at least 4 others targeted, becoming aware of breech after Apple issues warning; European parliament set to launch inquiry into spyware use on members

Reuters , 08:49, 04.11.22

Second-ever Israeli astronaut blasts off to International Space Station

Eytan Stibbe and crewmates launched from Florida on first all-private space mission, expected to arrive at orbiting outpost some 250 miles above the Earth after a 20-hour-plus flight

Reuters , 18:37, 04.08.22

Israeli firm’s spyware used against Jordan activists, report says

Controversial Pegasus spyware allegedly used to hack mobile devices of Jordanian human rights activists and journalists; Jordan denies allegations, while NGO maintains customer anonymity

Associated Press , 12:29, 04.06.22

Spaceship to carry Israeli astronaut takes its position on launch pad

SpaceX 'Dragon 2' vessel attached to Falcon 9 launcher, ready for takeoff ; this would be the spacecraft's 3rd journey including missions docking at the International Space Station

Ran Rimon, Yaron Druckman , 11:13, 04.06.22

Israeli astronaut awaits launch for 10-day stay at International Space Station

Stibbe is slated to take off from Cape Canaveral in a SpaceX spaceship dubbed 'Dragon 2' for a mission on the International Space Station; 'For me what is important is not my personal journey, but the mission itself,' he says

Ran Rimon , 21:39, 04.05.22

Palestinian detainee sues Pegasus spyware maker in France

Salah Hamouri, who also holds French citizenship, accuses NSO of illegally infiltrating his phone while he was working for prisoner advocacy group Addameer, which Israel blacklisted along with 6 other organizations

AFP , 13:56, 04.05.22

Israeli research on thinnest lenses could shape technology's future

Hebrew University of Jerusalem develops a method to help advance the field of flat lens technology in what may be revolutionary for cellphones, virtual reality and drones

The Media Line , 12:46, 04.04.22

Israel's 2nd astronaut in history thrilled ahead of space flight

Eytan Stibbe says he can't wait to look at the earth from the window, conduct experiments; says among personal items he is taking with him will be pages from his friend and Israel's first astronaut, Ilan Ramon's journal

Alexandra Lukash, Ran Rimon , 22:35, 03.31.22