Tech & Digital
סייבר איראני, מתוך פוסט בפרסית
Data breach blows cover on Iran’s elite hacker academy
Information on more than 1,000 people linked to Ravin Academy, accused of recruiting hackers for Iranian intelligence services, surfaces online, revealing how Tehran allegedly uses academic fronts to train and deploy cyber operatives under international sanctions
Raphael Kahan | 00:15 | 11.07.25
Co-Captain
Israeli firm Orca AI launches world’s first real-time data-sharing network for ships
Billed as the 'Waze of the Seas,' Co-Captain links over 1,000 vessels to share verified alerts on hazards, weather, piracy zones and more, as maritime safety incidents rise sharply worldwide
ynet Global | 17:27 | 11.06.25
האקרים פורצים למחשבים
Why businesses should subject AI agents to the same rules as humans
With hundreds of millions of AI agents about to enter the workforce, businesses must think quickly about how they plan to manage them
Markus Mueller, Ariel Pohoryles | 11:59 | 11.04.25
האם הסאמרטפון של הפצ"רית לשעבר יימצא?
Former IDF legal chief's vanished phone: Can investigators recover what she tried to hide?
As Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi’s smartphone remains missing, Israeli experts weigh whether advanced forensics can unlock potential evidence from a device possibly submerged in the sea and protected by encryption
Raphael Kahan | 00:33 | 11.04.25
פינת יא אללה ליאור בן ארי מסיק זיתים תחת אש לבנון
Liquid gold 2.0: Israeli startup turns olive oil byproducts into sustainable innovation
PhenOlives from Emek Hamayanot has developed a breakthrough technology that transforms olive oil waste into flour, clean water and antioxidant extract, redefining one of the most polluting industries into a model of sustainability
Raphael Kahan | 12:09 | 11.02.25
הרובוט NEO של חברת 1X
NEO: The pricey new robot that's a dream for your home - and nightmare
Robotics firm 1X has introduced a human-sized AI assistant to handle household chores; but to learn, it streams your home to real workers; the result: a $20,000 mix of tech innovation and privacy concerns, as human eyes train the robot via its cameras
Raphael Kahan | 01:39 | 11.01.25
גלקסי S25 FE
Samsung’s best-value smartphone of 2025? We tested the Galaxy S25 FE
It looks and feels like a flagship, but doesn’t always act like one. With a stunning screen, strong battery and seven years of updates, Samsung offers great value — though the camera and innovation lag behind
Raphael Kahan | 16:39 | 10.31.25
Impala AI founders: CEO Noam Salinger and CTO Boaz Twito
Impala AI emerges from stealth with $11 million seed round to help enterprises scale AI efficiently
Israeli startup raises $11 million to launch a platform that helps enterprises run large language models more efficiently, cutting costs and easing the path to large-scale AI deployment
ynet Global | 20:02 | 10.29.25
אליה רוזה
Ex-Russian seduction spy reveals playbook to lure Silicon Valley geniuses for intelligence
Former spy Aliia Roza says Russian and Chinese operatives deploy seductive agents to charm tech elites, build emotional ties, and steal sensitive information from unsuspecting targets
News Agencies | 10:50 | 10.29.25
Dangoor HealthTech Academy
British Embassy in Israel launches second cohort for healthtech startups
Following first cohort’s success, UK-Israel Tech Hub opens new academy for Israeli startups to explore NHS collaboration; three firms from 2025 delegation already forming UK partnerships as mental health costs soar to £300 billion annually
ynet Global | 18:23 | 10.28.25
האקרים פורצים למחשבים
Uncontrolled AI agent growth poses risks to Israeli innovation — and opportunities
As enterprises scale AI assistants across sectors, cybersecurity and compliance threats mount; effective lifecycle management and data governance are now essential for staying secure, compliant and competitive in the Startup Nation
Markus Mueller, Ariel Pohoryles | 17:29 | 10.28.25
הימורים
Top AI models show signs of real gambling addiction, mimicking human behavior, study finds
A South Korean study found leading AI models, including GPT-4o-mini, Gemini 2.5, Claude 3.5 and Haiku, behaved like human gambling addicts—chasing losses, raising bets, and showing emotional bias when playing virtual slot machines
Daniela Ginzburg | 19:22 | 10.27.25
בינה מלאכותית
AI video generators easily create antisemitic, hateful content despite safeguards, study shows
An ADL study found major AI video tools like OpenAI’s Sora and Google’s Veo produced antisemitic and extremist content, including 'weather control' and 'blood libel' imagery, 9/11 conspiracy scenes, and videos linked to violent online groups
Itamar Eichner | 14:45 | 10.27.25
Turning sunlight into fuel: QD-SOL’s vision for a hydrogen-powered world
How a young Israeli team turned a scientific dream into a green-energy breakthrough—now backed by Hollywood 
Sigalit Guber | 13:47 | 10.26.25
אייפון 17 אייר
World’s thinnest iPhone becomes major sales fail for Apple
Touted as a design breakthrough, the iPhone Air has become a global failure within a month; Apple is reportedly slashing production due to weak sales, including in China, raising doubts about the future of foldables in the iPhone 18 line
Israel Wullman | 06:20 | 10.25.25
אייפון 17 פרו מקס
Review: The iPhone 17 Pro Max is bananas — in the best way possible
With insane 8x optical zoom and best-in-class battery life, Apple’s flagship iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers standout upgrades, especially for heavy users upgrading from older models
Hillel Fuld | 11:46 | 10.24.25
נשיא רוסיה פוטין עם נשיא סין שי ג'ינפינג ב בייג'ינג
Chinese and Russian 'honeytrap' spies target US tech workers, report shows
US intelligence experts warn that China and Russia are using women posing as investors or partners to spy on American tech workers; A Times investigation exposes recruitment through LinkedIn, startup contests, and fake investments
Daniela Ginzburg | 05:48 | 10.24.25
תמונה מתוך סרטון שנוצר על ידי LX-2
Lightricks unveils powerful AI video model challenging OpenAI and Google
Israeli AI firm unveils LTX-2, an advanced AI video model that delivers 4K clips with audio in seconds, competing with OpenAI’s Sora and Google’s Veo at a fraction of the cost
Tal Shahaf | 20:16 | 10.23.25
הסמארטפון GT 30 Pro של Infinix
Chinese smartphone giant Infinix launches in Israel with budget-friendly flagship alternatives
Infinix offers Israelis three high-spec Android models priced under 2,000 shekels; lineup includes a gaming phone, a business model and one of the world’s thinnest smartphones, aiming to undercut rivals
Daniela Ginzburg | 16:43 | 10.23.25
בינה מלאכותית
As AI agents gain autonomy, new security risks emerge across enterprises
Autonomous AI systems now execute code, access data and trigger other agents with little oversight, creating hidden attack chains that traditional defenses can’t detect; Noma Security’s new Agentic Risk Map aims to visualize and contain those threats before they cascade
ynet Global | 14:01 | 10.23.25
המרכז הרפואי שמיר אסף הרופא
Iran behind cyberattack on Shamir Medical Center, Israeli officials confirm
National Cyber Directorate said the attack included a data breach and an effort to disrupt hospital operations; although the attackers leaked medical information, directorate said no medical services were harmed and the incident was contained early
Or Hadar | 13:04 | 10.22.25
חברת OpenAI חשפה את הדפדפן החדש שלה "אטלס"
OpenAI launches AI-powered browser ChatGPT Atlas; Alphabet shares slide
OpenAI unveiled Atlas—a browser that integrates its AI directly into web navigation; The tool acts as an autonomous online agent, challenging Chrome’s dominance and redefining how users experience the internet
ynet Global | 04:21 | 10.22.25
"ניצול" עם חתול
'I survived the Gaza holocaust': new anti-Israel trend conquering social media
CyberWell reports surge in social media posts using phrase, warning of a cynical distortion of Holocaust memory by Gazan and anti-Israel users; group says the trend fuels antisemitism and dehumanizes Israelis and Jews online
Itamar Eichner | 18:07 | 10.21.25
עוקץ
Most online shoppers now use AI, raising new fraud risks for retailers, survey finds
Nearly three-quarters of consumers now use AI to browse, compare or buy products online, but the rise of agentic shopping introduces new fraud and liability challenges that leave merchants exposed in an evolving ecommerce landscape
ynet Global | 15:00 | 10.20.25
Canva, Venmo, Amazon and more: Top apps crash in widespread global outage
Millions of users locked out of major platforms as global outage hits Amazon, Snapchat, Roblox, Canva, Venmo and others; Perplexity CEO links disruption to issues with Amazon’s cloud service AWS
ynet Global | 11:15 | 10.20.25
אישה עם טלפון וכרטיס אשראי
Basic device, luxury price: how we became suckers for the smartphone industry
Once a luxury, the smartphone is now an essential tool — yet prices remain sky-high; A 2025 market review exposes massive profit margins, showing that marketing tactics, not production costs, keep consumers paying premium prices
Raphael Kahan | 14:57 | 10.18.25
צפרא כץ (במרכז) עם חברי המשלחת הישראלית באירוע של החברה בלאס וגאס
‘We don’t mind losing customers’: Oracle execs stand with Israel, redefining corporate values
At Oracle’s AI World conference, Safra Catz and senior executives declared unwavering support for Israel; From public statements to double salaries for Israeli staff and donations to MDA and the IDF, the company chose values over profit
Ayala Or-El | 13:12 | 10.18.25
דגל ישראל עולה באש
Israel under fire in massive global cyber offensive, Microsoft report warns
Israel ranks third globally in cyberattack volume, behind US and UK, and leads the Middle East with over 20% of regional attacks; Iran behind 64% of attacks on Israeli targets, alongside rising threats from Russia and ransomware gangs
Raphael Kahan | 19:07 | 10.16.25
פינטק
From old fintech to new fintech: The next frontier in personal wealth management
From instant payments to AI-powered pensions, fintech is evolving from convenience to control—helping individuals manage wealth, navigate risk and plan for long-term security in a shifting economic landscape
Eldad Tamir | 17:11 | 10.16.25
הקלטה קולית
From fake calls to fraud prevention: Israeli tech reinvents voice security
Biometric voice recognition emerges as a new weapon against deepfake scams; MultiKol’s technology differentiates fake voices from authentic ones with unmatched precision; banks, enterprises and government organizations line up to deploy the breakthrough solution
ynet Global | 13:31 | 10.16.25
Verbit
Peres Center partners with Verbit to expand access to Israeli innovation
Using AI-powered captioning, over 500 videos at the Israel Innovation Center now feature subtitles in four languages, making content accessible to global and hearing-impaired audiences as part of a broader push for inclusion and dialogue
ynet Global | 04:32 | 10.15.25
ימין: תקריב של כנף של פרפר שמאל: תמונה שג'מיני יצר עם הטקסטורה של הפרפר
Meet the Israeli leading Google’s AI revolution at DeepMind and Gemini
David Sharon, a top Google executive and DeepMind team lead, left YouTube for Gemini’s 'Nano Banana' AI and Veo 3 video tools; he discusses tech that animates photos and revives the dead — and why he’s proud to be Israeli 
Israel Wullman | 01:19 | 10.14.25
תל אביב קו רקיע
Optimism in action: Israeli tech executives reflect on a challenging year
Despite geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, Israel’s tech leaders share insights, resilience and a forward-looking vision for the future
ynet Global | 13:38 | 10.12.25
Semperis team
Semperis introduces unified platform for faster cyber recovery and crisis response
Semperis’ new Ready1 platform unites cyber crisis management with identity recovery, helping organizations communicate, coordinate, and restore operations faster after identity-based cyberattacks
ynet Global | 19:39 | 10.11.25
צילום מתוך סרטון השפעה של PrisonBreak
How an alleged Israeli AI influence campaign attempted to ignite revolution in Iran
New study reveals how PRISONBREAK, a sophisticated AI-driven network believed to be linked to Israel, sought to stir rebellion against Iran’s regime during peak of June's 12-day war
Raphael Kahan | 15:10 | 10.08.25
SYLHET GANG-SG's call to action on October 7, dated Oct 1, 2025
Pro-Palestinian hacktivist campaign planned for Oct. 7 anniversary, cybersecurity experts warn
Sylhet Gang urges global hacktivists to launch coordinated cyberattacks on Oct. 7, prompting warnings of possible DDoS waves, website defacements and data leaks as experts track a growing multilingual network linking pro-Palestinian and pro-Russian actors
ynet Global | 18:38 | 10.06.25
ליזי סבטסקי
Report: Israel to spend over half a billion shekels turning ChatGPT into public diplomacy tool
Foreign Ministry’s $145 million global campaign enlists US firms, influencers, and AI platforms like ChatGPT to shape pro-Israel narratives online and counter growing criticism among young Americans
Daniel Edelson, New York, Raphael Kahan | 14:15 | 10.06.25
Tamar Tzruya Bar-Zakai and Yair Helman
Excel turns 40: From spreadsheet to AI powerhouse — and the Israeli team behind it
Hundreds of millions use Excel worldwide but few know the software’s global development is led from Herzliya by two Israelis; in an interview marking Excel’s 40th anniversary, Tamar Tzruya Bar-Zakai and Yair Helman reveal how AI is transforming it
Israel Wullman | 20:26 | 10.05.25
Brain in a dish
Brain in a dish: The next revolution Israel must not miss
Brain-in-a-dish technology, fusing stem cells with AI, is set to transform brain health; For Israel, already a high-tech leader with a strong biotech base, it’s a chance to lead in bio convergence and secure a role in the next scientific revolution
Dr. Orit Goldman | 15:04 | 10.05.25
uav
Iran’s ‘mini B-2’: inside Tehran’s stealth drone fleet built from a captured US design
After reverse-engineering a captured US stealth drone in 2011, Iran built a fleet of attack, spy, and suicide UAVs; Used sparingly in combat, their full power remains hidden—but experts warn they could change the battlefield overnight
Nitzan Sadan | 10:15 | 10.04.25
המרכז הרפואי שמיר אסף הרופא
Shamir Medical Center hit by suspect Iranian cyberattack, key systems disrupted
The Health Ministry said the hospital’s day-to-day operations continued without interruption and that affected systems quickly returned to normal
Or Hadar | 21:09 | 10.02.25
בר אילן
NetZero, Energy Institute open R&D labs at Bar-Ilan University to boost Israeli climate tech
NetZero Tech Ventures and the National Institute for Energy Storage have launched state-of-the-art prototype labs at Bar-Ilan University to help Israeli startups and researchers turn energy and climate innovations into commercial solutions
Ynet Global | 18:56 | 10.02.25
איציק דניאל מיכאלי, שוקי ידידיה ומיכאל מור
Israeli startup develops spy-tech enabling secure global communication for agents anywhere
Commcrete raised $29M to expand its ultra-compact tactical satellite communication tech, enabling secure voice and data transfer from anywhere on Earth; system is already in use by global militaries, intelligence agencies and rescue teams
Tal Shahaf | 07:00 | 10.01.25
דיפ פייק
Deepfake video scams emerge as a major cyber threat in Israel
New report warns AI-powered video calls are enabling criminals to impersonate executives, doctors and lawyers in real time; with cases rising 118% in 2024, experts say businesses and the public must brace for a new era of fraud and espionage
Israel Wullman | 21:23 | 09.30.25
Commcrete's next generation of tactical satellite communication systems
Commcrete raises $29M to deliver SATCOM-on-the-move
The company’s handheld satellite communications systems are already deployed by defense, special operations and emergency response teams in the most high-stake and extreme environments
Ynet Global | 15:34 | 09.30.25
ChatGPT
Israeli firm uncovers ChatGPT vulnerability that leaks data without a click
Newly discovered 'ShadowLeak' vulnerability allows attackers to autonomously exfiltrate sensitive data from OpenAI servers without user interaction, highlighting a new class of AI-driven security risks as enterprises rapidly adopt ChatGPT
Ynet Global | 06:58 | 09.30.25
מיבוק
Be'eri Press and Israeli startup bring personalized children's books to life
Reopened days after the October 7 massacre, Be'eri Press now prints personalized kids’ books with Israeli startup MeBook.AI; combining AI illustrations with human-written stories, the books are winning young readers, and targeting global expansion
Tal Shahaf | 05:15 | 09.30.25
שיחות טלפון עם מסרים מאיימים וניסיונות לגייס סוכנים ישראלים למודיעין האריאני
Cyber officials warn: Iranian fake phone calls just the beginning, extortion could follow
After thousands of Israelis received fake calls traced to Iran, Israel’s National Cyber Directorate warns of a growing threat: spyware, surveillance and even blackmail attempts that could recruit victims
Alexandra Lukash | 18:25 | 09.29.25
ה-AI מגיע לאפל
Apple struggles to build next-gen Siri with secret ‘Veritas’ AI tool
Apple is accelerating Siri 2.0, unveiling a secret training tool and eyeing external AI integration — possibly Google’s Gemini; Yet the launch is pushed to 2026, and another top executive may exit as Apple fights for its AI future 
Raphael Kahan | 22:54 | 09.28.25
דוגמה לאתר מתחזה שנחשף על השת"פ בין מלנטה AI ומערך הסייבר
Israeli startup, cyber authority foil major phishing attack mimicking government sites
Malmanta AI used artificial intelligence to detect dozens of fake domains copying Israeli government and security agencies; The National Cyber Directorate removed many of them, but officials warn that not all were taken down
Raphael Kahan | 10:06 | 09.22.25
Sascha Meier, Dell’s CTO ambassador and head of EMEA presales solutions architects
Israeli breakthroughs are helping to power Dell's AI revolution
Dell's CTO ambassador, Sascha Meier says the company does not get into poitics:  'All of our partners are aware of Israeli technology. It's not a barrier' 
Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 09:19 | 09.22.25
What can the attack helicopter do better than others?
Predator at risk: Why is the Apache helicopter slated for retirement?
For decades, the Apache and other combat helicopters were the backbone of armored warfare. Now drones are cheaper, safer, and more precise, but are helicopters truly headed for museums, or do they still have an edge that no UAV can match?
Nitzan Sadan | 10:29 | 09.20.25
Massive $5 billion Nvidia-Intel deal could reshape AI and chip industry
Purchase will make Nvidia one of Intel’s largest shareholders, with roughly 4 percent of the company once new shares are issued
Raphael Kahan | 16:11 | 09.18.25
Germany's supercomputer JUWELS at Jülich
Jülich Supercomputing Centre becomes world's first HPC center to deploy NVIDIA DGX Quantum System
Europe’s fastest supercomputer at Jülich Centre deploys NVIDIA DGX Quantum with Arque Systems and Quantum Machines, pioneering hybrid quantum-classical computing and boosting scientific and industrial breakthroughs
Ynet Global | 14:00 | 09.18.25
אייפון 17 פרו
Apple’s iPhone 17 prices unveiled in Israel ahead of launch
Israeli carrier Pelephone will deliver iPhone 17 preorders starting Sept. 26, offering launch prices lower than last year’s
Daniela Ginzburg | 14:28 | 09.17.25
Fabrix team
Fabrix Security emerges from stealth with $8M to launch AI-driven identity management platform
Built from the ground up on AI, Fabrix aims to reshape identity and access management by securing both human and non-human identities across cloud, SaaS and on-premise environments
Ynet Global | 14:24 | 09.17.25
שירותי ענן פיילוט פלוס
MetalBear raises $12.5M to tackle biggest bottleneck in modern software development
Israeli startup’s mirrord tool lets developers test code instantly in production-like environments, addressing critical inefficiencies as AI accelerates code generation; early users include NVIDIA, AWS and Apple
Ynet Global | 10:13 | 09.17.25
אייפון 17
Apple's iPhone 17 launch event: The good, the bad, and the ugly | This is what Apple didn’t tell you
Apple’s iPhone 17 event dazzled with sleek designs and polished presentations, but left key details unsaid; From the overheating, short-lived iPhone Air to the underwhelming Apple Watch, the real standout turned out to be the AirPods Pro 3 — a quiet upgrade with game-changing durability and performance
Hillel Fuld | 20:12 | 09.16.25
hayaData Conference
Tel Aviv tech gathering explores AI and future of data
More than 1,000 professionals and leading firms including Google Cloud, Intuit and Monday.com gather for the fifth hayaData event, exploring AI agents, big data and the global race to expand data infrastructure amid soaring demand
Ynet Global | 14:52 | 09.16.25
צ'רלי קירק על רקע מסכי דיסקורד
From protests to murder: Discord transforms from gamer chat to global political arena
In Nepal, Discord helped young protesters organize a virtual parliament, while In the U.S., it surfaced in the investigation of Charlie Kirk’s murder; platform now faces tough questions about power, danger and responsibility
Mayan Cohen-Rosen | 11:41 | 09.16.25
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