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Will TikTok be banned in Israel?
Government trying to address the challenges posed by a social network that is rife with anti-Israel propaganda and diminishes visibility of pro-Israel material; Israeli legislation deemed outdated and archaic to effectively counter the problem
Nina Fox, Itamar Eichner
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09:43 | 04.25.24
Until they become self aware: Israeli startup unveils AI robot capable of house chores
Founded by Prof. Amnon Shashua, Mentee Robotics is set to release a new AI robot that can understand human instructions in simple language and carry out multiple tasks around the house; It will be available for purchase in 2025
Raphael Kahan
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08:30 | 04.23.24
How one Microsoft staffer saved humanity
A clever developer detected malicious code in a seemingly harmless software package before attackers could use it to gain access to all Linux servers; had the hackers succeeded in their breach, the outcome could have been catastrophic
Yoav Talin, Tal Sokolov, Davidson Institute of Science
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23:19 | 04.21.24
Adapting to the battlefield: the transformative impact of modern warfare on technology industries
Changing global warfare landscape demands advanced technology capable of meeting evolving needs worldwide; intensification of conflicts compels tech companies to pivot products from civilian applications to security and defense
Dr. Igor Rochlin
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15:11 | 04.21.24
Google fires 28 employees who participated in anti-Israel protest
Some of the workers who barricaded themselves in Google offices in New York, Seattle and California this week were fired for 'blatant violation of company policy and preventing other employees from working'
Calcalist
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19:44 | 04.18.24
Italian government forces Alfa Romeo to change new model name
Italian Industry Ministry says products cannot be sold under Italian names unless manufactured domestically
Hillel Posek
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16:58 | 04.17.24
Alfa Romeo not making Italian car, Rome says
After Italian automaker moves production to Poland over costs, government moves against company assigning Italian name to newest model; Stellantis CEO says building car would make price uncompetitive
Noam Rhein
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06:55 | 04.16.24
Plug-in hybrids pollute 3.5 times more than reported, study reveals
EU study assessing real-world fuel consumption and air pollution from over 600,000 vehicles reveals plug-in hybrid vehicles emit pollutants at much higher levels than figures claimed by manufacturers
Noam Rhein
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20:12 | 04.15.24
Iran's attack may have failed, but its fake news campaign didn't
Tehran’s assault on Israel accompanied by coordinated propaganda blitz, with old, unrelated footage reused on social media
Raphael Kahan
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19:37 | 04.14.24
Apple's new emoji for Jerusalem is the Palestinian flag
British Jewish television presenter Rachel Riley surprised by result of search for Jerusalem on her iPhone; Apple says mistake caused in recent operating system update to be corrected but does not provide timeframe; and the question remains: did company staff do it on purpose?
Raphael Kahan
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21:48 | 04.11.24
Israeli cyber unicorn Cyera raises $300 million in funding
Founded just three years ago, company value now estimated at $1.4 billion; CEO Yotam Segev: 'We are considering acquisitions and wish to enter the competitive market with considerable force'
Meir Orbach
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13:12 | 04.10.24
Israel unmasks Iranian hacker group Black Shadow
National Cyber Directorate head Gaby Portnoy to expose hackers responsible for large-scale cyberattack on Israeli organizations
Raphael Kahan
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14:14 | 04.09.24
The quintessential American car makes its way to the Holy Land
After much anticipation, the Ford Mustang debuts in Israel, featuring a V8 engine, rear-wheel drive, a classic design and a modern interior, courtesy of the official importer
Yoel Schwartz
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14:28 | 04.08.24
Amazon faces backlash for selling Sinwar's jihadist bildungsroman
The book, whose blurb advertises Sinwar's role in the Oct 7 atrocities, is a fictionalized account of a jihadist's formative years
Philip Podolsky/i24NEWS
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23:52 | 04.06.24
GPS disruptions in your area? Try these tips
Outage of navigation systems could significantly affect daily life, but there are solutions to navigate this challenge; the Cyber Directorate's guide and a bonus real-time disruption tracker offer effective tools
Raphael Kahan
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19:51 | 04.06.24
IDF's AI-based system identifies 37,000 targets, report
IDF uses 'Lavender' to identify low-ranking Hamas operatives before airstrikes according to sources speaking to a UK publication; Paper says unlike Hamas IDF adheres to laws of war, proportionality and precautions; IDF says AI technology 90% accurate
Ynet
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11:42 | 04.04.24
Israel sees 43% surge in cyberattacks, many from Iran and Hezbollah
In the past year, some 3,380 cyber events were reported to the national cyber directorate, and about 800 had significant damage potential; This marks a substantial increase in digital attacks against Israel, a surge amplified by the war; since October 7 there has been a daily average of 500 reported incidents
Raphael Kahan
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10:01 | 04.01.24
Fake news era: AI as an anti-Zionist weapon
Study shows surge in use of fake images in anti-Israel campaigns, as well as against companies that have shown support for the country, including Starbucks, McDonald's and Coca-Cola
Tal Shahaf
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11:46 | 03.28.24
Israel’s new $1 billion reconnaissance aircraft fully operational
Israel's advanced Oron spy plane, capable of multifaceted military and espionage missions, now operational across several Israeli armed forces units
Yoav Zitun
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12:07 | 03.26.24
Israel Post seals system vulnerabilities, says no sensitive data leaked
White hat warns government services often fall short on cybersecurity after Israel's top mail service patched data breach affecting many Israelis
Raphael Kahan
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11:54 | 03.25.24
'We will continue to invest heavily in Israel': Nvidia chief reassures Israeli employees amid war
In a Q&A event in San Jose, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang emphasized the close ties with his Israel-based employees as well as their importance; By the end of 2023, the company reported a 3.6-times increase in revenue compared to last year
Shay Salinas
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23:56 | 03.22.24
Anonymous claims infiltrated Israel's nuclear plant in Dimona
Hacker group discloses 7GB of documents it claims to have stolen, though Israeli sources view this primarily as psychological warfare rather than an act of substantive harm
Israel Wullman
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17:35 | 03.20.24
1,500 Israeli start-ups to honor 1,500 victims of Hamas massacre
Former Minister of Science and Technology, Izhar Shay, who lost his son Yaron on October 7, initiated the Next October project, which aims to recruit 1,500 companies to commemorate the Oct. 7 victims
Alexandra Lukash, Sharon Kidon, Nir (Shoko) Cohen
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14:09 | 03.19.24
Iranian hackers swipe data of thousands of Israeli college students
Thousands of IDs, credit cards and other documents stolen through long-unaddressed breach in college IT systems; security company claims vulnerability patched up two years ago
Raphael Kahan
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14:51 | 03.17.24
Intel's Israeli arm conquers all goals amid a war-infused reality
New Intel Israel CEOs navigate tough reality with multi-billion facility in the work while meeting targets during wartime despite reservist call-ups, focusing on demonstrating efficacy to global headquarters under challenging conditions
Israel Wullman
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13:10 | 03.17.24
Self-driving cars clear another hurdle on way to approval in Israel
Cross-ministerial team reviews legality of autonomous vehicle use in Israel, advising to keep current law as is, also proposing potentially requiring insurance for firms running driverless systems
Yoel Schwartz
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09:37 | 03.17.24
Shekel-pegged digital currency hits the market, but it's VIP only
Bits of Gold launches pilot for stablecoin pegged to shekel, not open to speculative trading and yield-free; it will be issued solely based on demand, exclusively for predefined clients
Vicky Auslander, Calcalist
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17:30 | 03.16.24
IDF expands use of artificial intelligence in Gaza war against Hamas
IDF develops systems that prioritize the evacuation of wounded from the battlefield, reduce crossfire, and aid in the detection of Hamas leaders or captives; The Gaza war presents an opportunity for the military to utilize AI on the battlefield, with real successes on the ground
Yoav Zitun
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09:44 | 03.16.24
Chatbot hallucinations: explained, examined and solved
Imagine asking a chatbot for help, only to find that its answer is inaccurate, even fabricated; this isn’t just a hypothetical scenario, it’s a reality that highlights the need to address the phenomenon of chatbot hallucinations
Niv Hertz
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13:33 | 03.14.24
Bad romance: GPS jamming has Israeli, Lebanese dating app users matching
Dating apps mistakenly matching Israeli and Lebanese users, a possible side effect of IDF GPS disruptions amid Hezbollah attacks
Raphael Kahan
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14:36 | 03.13.24
'Like a baby boom after wars, there will be a change for the better in the hi-tech industry as well'
Conflict stimulates ideas, fostering innovation of technology, and tech advancements are here for the long haul; Dr. Avi Hasson, Founder of the Innovation Authority and presently the CEO of 'Startup Nation Central', is the driving force behind a report that presents an unexpectedly positive outlook on the future of Israel's high-tech sector
Israel Wullman
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19:38 | 03.09.24
Israeli cyber experts warn that Israel is not ready for a cyber Oct. 7
The founders of the 'Armis' company, Nadir Izrael and Yevgeny Dibrov share about their rise to greatness with a multi-billion worth company as well as the cybersecurity situation in the Middle East and the world due to hostile cyber threats from countries like Iran and Russia
Israel Wullman
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08:51 | 03.09.24
Israel is unprepared for a cyber strike like the October 7 massacre
Cyber security company founder says AI increases risks of cyber attacks on unprecedented scale and if one such strike is launched Israel it could leave Israel defenseless even against missiles
Israel Wullman
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22:41 | 03.07.24
US imposes sanctions on former senior IDF officer over spyware sales to dictators
Col. Tal Dilian heads the Intellexa Consortium, which distributed the Predator spyware worldwide, which was used by foreign countries for surveillance against US government officials and journalists
Itamar Eichner
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21:22 | 03.05.24
Facebook, Instagram down worldwide for 90 minutes
The social media networks malfunctioned in Israel and around the world - both the apps and the websites; Facebook's internal systems also collapsed
Yaron Drukman, Raphael Kahan
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19:36 | 03.05.24
Automatic shopping carts will guide you through the supermarket
AI technology developed by Israeli startup Catch is currently undergoing testing in the Tiv Taam chain and the renowned German supermarket chain REWE; Catch's software enables users to scan their shopping lists, including handwritten ones, and the digital cart will then guide them directly to the specified products
Israel Wullman
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11:44 | 03.04.24
‘Even after the IDF finishes in Gaza, Iron Dome will still be deployed; we’ll live by the sword for some time yet’
In his retirement interview, outgoing Rafael CEO Yoav Har-Even explains why demand for Israeli arms is soaring despite October 7 blunders, discusses how laser interception will revolutionize warfare and outlines his vision for the future battlefield
Navit Zomer
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23:32 | 03.02.24
Xiaomi introduces first car: Here's everything you need to know
The Chinese telecommunications giant unveiled its first car, the Xiaomi SU7, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona; imports to Israel are predicted to start in 2025
Noam Rhein
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20:08 | 03.01.24
The phones that conquered the world: bestselling smartphones of 2023
Apple focuses its production on the premium market, ceding more affordable segments to its competitors, as company secures top 7 out of 10 spots in global market share
Raphael Kahan
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15:46 | 02.29.24
Meet the robot valet at Tel Aviv's first automated public lot
City to unveil first public parking facility equipped with automated parking technology where cars would be left at an elevator and transported by a mechanical device to a subterranean parking area; with just the press of a button, the car is returned to its owner
Lior Ohana
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10:07 | 02.29.24
With winter's end, McLaren introduces a new hybrid convertible
McLaren unveiled a Spider version of the Artura, promising the dynamic quality of a closed-top car and enhanced performance for the propulsion system; Here's everything you need to know
Nir Ben Zaken
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19:25 | 02.28.24
'I don't want to imagine what Oct. 7 would have looked like without air defense systems'
Anat has been leading the launch and interceptor system project for David’s Sling at Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, where she has worked for two decades; she shares insights into the evolving operational landscape post-October 7 and the emerging threats the system is gearing up to combat
Yuval Azulay
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18:43 | 02.28.24
Iranian cyber unit targets Israel's defense, aviation sectors, report says
Google study finds Revolutionary Guards-affiliated group gathered information that 'could be exploited for espionage purposes and potentially for offensive operations'
Raphael Kahan
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10:01 | 02.28.24
Israeli high-tech exports drop amid war against Hamas
Sector still accounted for 77% of nation's exports in December despite negative effects of Israel-Hamas war
i24NEWS
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11:28 | 02.27.24
Is this what the future looks like? We tried out Apple's Vision Pro
Heavy and heating up like a 90s Motorola, even the saleswoman at the Apple store struggled to feign enthusiasm for it; Ynet correspondent is thrilled to experience an Alicia Keys concert in 3D, but happy to return to his trusty old iPhone
Daniel Edelson, New York
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10:11 | 02.27.24
Israeli defense titan Elbit lands $600 million deal with Australian Armed Forces
Firm says will supply Australian army's Redback infantry fighting vehicles with advanced systems in 5-year deal
Navit Zomer
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15:32 | 02.26.24
Israel's Technion ranks No. 1 in Europe for submitting US patents
In 2023, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology had 48 patents sanctioned in the United States, which positioned the educational institution 65th globally and the leading university in all of Europe for number of patents
ynet correspondents
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15:20 | 02.26.24
X introduces video and audio calls for non-subscribers
Feature will be available for free to non-paying X users as Musk hints at challenger to dominance of Google's Gmail and Microsoft's Outlook
Raphael Kahan
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23:14 | 02.25.24
Israeli-developed foldable car could change urban driving
City Transformer has launched a prototype on Tel Aviv's roads, with production of an improved model underway and vehicles slated for a July release; however, the high price tag might make the innovative car less marketable
Noam Rhein
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09:59 | 02.25.24
Men of substance (abuse): how tech moguls drug their way through the day
From Steve Jobs through Elon Musk to Google's Sergey Brin, a pattern emerges linking top executives to illicit drug use, often starting with consumption of small doses to enhance creativity in the workplace and eventually leading to secretive drug parties, with senior Tesla and SpaceX managers reporting feeling pressured by owner Musk to join these parties, fearing for their professional futures if they refuse
Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York
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18:00 | 02.24.24
From Russia with hate: Online campaign working to foment Israeli division
Have you noticed a surge in hateful, homophobic, racial and derogatory comments in websites dealing with Israel? There's a reason for that; Through various online Russian groups, operation Doppelganger stokes as much division as possible in order to weaken Israeli society from within
Raphael Kahan
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00:21 | 02.23.24
AI generates cultural diversity, sparks outrage by rewriting history
Google tried to compensate for cultural biases and instructed its AI bot, Gemini, to maintain cultural and gender diversity; however, the result was that many images were historically inaccurate
Yuval Mann
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20:26 | 02.22.24
Smart glasses and phones slow reading and gait, Israeli research shows
Experts find walking and reading through smart glasses decreases walking speed by 20%, as well as walking stability and reading speed; participants reports higher mental load when reading with smart glasses
Yuval Mann
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13:54 | 02.21.24
International operation tales down dangerous Lockbit cybercrime gang
Law enforcement from 11 countries join in operation against cybergang collecting $120 million in ransom; Israel cyber authority published updated manual outlining tactics used in cyberattacks and the means of defense against them
Reuters, Yuval Mann
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20:43 | 02.20.24
Israeli research reveals ChatGPT weak spots, saves millions from being hacked
Exclusive: Vulnerabilities revealed by Israeli researcher could have affected millions of users of the world's most popular AI service, allowing attackers to gain full access to any account on the AI platform; The OpenAI company took care of it and now there is no such danger
Raphael Kahan
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23:46 | 02.19.24
Changing direction: Ford's electric revolution will be smaller than anticipated
Senior Ford executives concerned about strategic threat posed by Chinese manufacturers and declare change to their electric ambitions
Noam Rhein
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14:15 | 02.19.24
Your hunch was right: modern cars less reliable, survey finds
Major dependability survey confirms: tech-loaded new cars face more issues than older models; where do EVs rank? What’s the world's most reliable car brand?
Yoel Schwartz
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22:31 | 02.16.24
Terrorists paid X for blue check, report finds
Nasrallah, the Houthis and other terrorist organizations paid for premium X accounts that gave them verification marks, increased exposure and access to advanced features, according to the Tech Transparency Project, an alleged violation of American sanctions; X removed some of the verification marks
Yuval Mann
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19:04 | 02.15.24
Israeli scientists pioneer method to prolong produce freshness using sound waves
Researchers at Bar-Ilan University say the method creates a coating of nanoparticles from the chemical compound chitosan, protecting the strawberries with antibacterial properties and extending their shelf life by 15 days
Ynetnews
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16:55 | 02.15.24
When the 'keyboard Mujahideen' discovered AI
Foreign Israel critics use advancements in AI, including ChatGPT, to misrepresent their actions through Hebrew translations; addressing this requires international laws to make AI developers accountable
Dr. Tehilla Shwartz-Altshuler, Inbar Yasur
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14:49 | 02.15.24
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