Tech & Digital
Aluminum-Air Generator technology to power data centers
AI’s next bottleneck is power, and Israeli tech wants to replace diesel
As AI data centers face backlash over diesel generators, Israel’s Phinergy is pitching aluminum-air backup power through a Google- and Microsoft-led innovation hub
ynet Global | 11:52 | 06.08.26
A high-tech programmer
Israel’s tech industry under pressure as strong shekel threatens jobs
Israel’s tech sector weigh emergency measures as a strong shekel drives up labor costs and threatens jobs; proposals include expanded startup grants, tax credit relief and paying corporate tax in dollars amid rising relocation fears
Sophie Shulman | 04:56 | 06.08.26
משרדי מיקרוסופט בהרצליה
Microsoft changes its human rights policy following review of IDF’s use of its cloud technology
Tech giant announced a series of new measures that will apply to engagements with security agencies around the world; The company will tighten human rights controls, conduct more stringent inspections and open new channels for internal employee reporting
Daniel Edelson, New York | 13:57 | 06.07.26
משרדי אלביט בחיפה
Elbit systems showcases new airborne laser, drone and missile systems at ILA Berlin
Elbit Systems Deutschland will showcase new defense technologies at ILA Berlin 2026, including airborne high-power laser systems making their public debut, alongside communications, drone, missile, electronic warfare and armored vehicle protection systems
ynet Global | 12:11 | 06.06.26
ארגז החול Purobot Max Pro 2
AI has reached the cat litter box, and it surprisingly works
PETKIT’s Purobot Max Pro 2 may sound like AI gimmick for cat owners, but after 2-month use, its camera, cat recognition, weight monitoring and impressive odor control make it one of the most advanced automatic litter boxes to reach Israel
Daniela Ginzburg | 10:23 | 06.06.26
סם אלטמן עונה לשאלות כתבים לאחר הפגישה עם ברני סנדרס
From the Vatican to Capitol Hill, AI companies are hunting for moral authority
As AI companies race toward human-level and potentially superhuman intelligence, they are increasingly seeking legitimacy from religious leaders, philosophers and politicians; Recent outreach by OpenAI and Anthropic highlights growing concerns over AI's ethical, social and economic impact
Israel Wullman | 22:44 | 06.04.26
עוד פחות משנה לבעיטת הפתיחה
Israel may miss the FIFA World Cup, but its tech will power the tournament
While the national team sits out another major tournament, Israeli sports-tech pioneers are driving the broadcast, data, and ticketing ecosystem for the world's biggest sporting event
ynet Global | 17:51 | 06.04.26
ועידת "2026: מחזית לצמיחה"
From AI to space, tech leaders point to Negev as Israel’s next growth engine
Senior figures from high-tech, academia and government say the western Negev can become a new engine of Israeli innovation, saying the industry’s future cannot remain only in Tel Aviv
Tal Shahaf | 19:30 | 06.03.26
המעבד החדש למחשבים קוואנטיים, מאג'ורנה 2
Microsoft unveils Solara, Android-based OS built for AI agent devices
At Build in San Francisco, Microsoft reveals Solara, a new cloud-managed operating system for future AI agent devices, alongside a Majorana 2 quantum chip and new tools shaped in part by its Israeli R&D teams
Israel Wullman | 17:52 | 06.03.26
מתוך סרטון ההשקה של "אודיסאוס" של PewDiePie
World's most famous YouTuber declares war on ChatGPT
PewDiePie says his new platform runs AI models locally on users’ computers, aiming to offer more privacy and control than cloud-based tools from OpenAI, Anthropic and Google
Daniela Ginzburg | 15:34 | 06.03.26
Guy Rosen has served as Meta’s CISO since 2022
Meta’s top Israeli executive Guy Rosen leaves after 13 years
Guy Rosen, Meta’s most senior Israeli executive and CISO since 2022, is leaving after 13 years; The Onavo co-founder, whose startup was acquired in 2013, will stay for a transition period before focusing on advising Israel’s tech ecosystem
Meir Orbach | 10:43 | 06.03.26
מוזילה פיירפוקס
Did your browser become an AI monster? These alternatives offer control
AI buttons, auto summaries and intrusive text boxes are making browsers feel bloated, driving more users to seek cleaner, simpler alternatives
Israel Wullman | 08:59 | 06.03.26
מחשבים עם השבב החדש של אינטל
Intel tries to loosen Nvidia’s AI grip with chips that keep computing off the public cloud
At Computex 2026, Intel unveiled an ambitious AI chip offensive spanning PCs, robotics and edge devices, promoting local AI over cloud, debuting Core Ultra 3 and 18A chips, and taking aim at Nvidia with claims of higher performance at lower cost
Raphael Kahan, Taiwan | 07:40 | 06.03.26
מנכ"ל אנבידיה, ג'נסן הואנג בתערוכת Computex 2026
The PC is dead: Nvidia unveils a new era of autonomous AI computers
Nvidia says its new RTX Spark chips will turn Windows PCs into autonomous AI machines that can run powerful agents locally, setting up a high-stakes battle with Intel, Apple and Qualcomm for the future of personal computing
Rephael Kahan, Taiwan | 14:05 | 06.02.26
The NVIDIA Isaac GR00T Reference Humanoid Robot
NVIDIA wants AI agents everywhere: in data centers, PCs and humanoid robots
At GTC Taipei, NVIDIA unveiled a sweeping lineup built for the age of AI agents, including Vera CPUs for AI factories, RTX Spark Windows PCs, DGX Station for enterprise desks, Vera Rubin data-center systems and an open humanoid robot platform
Dennis Bihler | 09:20 | 06.01.26
חשבון האינסטגרם הרשמי של נתניהו
Did Netanyahu buy bot followers? Instagram gains tens of thousands overnight
Researcher Gil Feldman flagged the surge, saying many new accounts do not appear real; fake followers are banned by major platforms and can trigger penalties
Israel Wullman | 14:41 | 05.31.26
השקת אייפון 16 של אפל
Why Apple is dodging Big Tech’s layoff storm
As Meta, Microsoft and Amazon slash jobs and global tech layoffs top 92,000 this year, Apple employees remain largely insulated — with Israel playing a key role in its AI strategy
Tal Shahaf | 10:39 | 05.30.26
בינה מלאכותית א-מגדרית
Artificial intelligence inherits human bias, reinforcing gender stereotypes
AI systems already influence careers, money and security but are trained on biased human data that reinforces stereotypes like 'doctor equals man' and 'nurse equals woman,' raising concerns not only about discrimination but about who controls AI and how it shapes reality
Daniela Ginzburg | 11:49 | 05.29.26
מטא
End of free social media era: Meta moves to subscription model
Meta launches 'Meta One' subscription tiers, signaling shift from free social media; The move aims to fund costly AI infrastructure and satisfy investors, but raises criticism for monetizing core features and breaking WhatsApp’s historic “free forever” promise
Raphael Kahan | 21:16 | 05.28.26
פייסבוק וואטסאפ ואינסטגרם
Meta launches premium subscriptions for WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook
Meta’s paid tiers add extra features to WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook, while new Meta One plans will test AI tools for users, businesses and creators in Singapore, Guatemala and Bolivia
Calcalist | 10:28 | 05.28.26
עירא בלסקי ואיציק אלבז
Israeli company Artlist powers Hollywood’s first AI-hybrid film
Hollywood’s first hybrid AI film, 'Terrarium', will be produced with Israeli company Artlist as a technology partner and financier, marking a major step for generative video as studios weigh AI’s creative potential against fears of industry disruption
Tal Shahaf | 01:41 | 05.28.26
כספומט
No card, no problem: Israel to allow contactless ATM cash withdrawals
Rollout begins in 2027 and expands to all ATMs by 2030; move expected to speed withdrawals, reduce card-skimming fraud and prevent cards from being trapped or forgotten
Meirav Crystal | 18:33 | 05.27.26
מנכ"ל אנת'רופיק, דריו אמודאי
Anthropic’s new Claude model sparks cyber fears: ‘We are not ready for what’s coming’
KPMG cyber expert Omer Or warns that Anthropic’s new model can identify software vulnerabilities and turn them into practical attack paths at unprecedented speed, forcing companies to rethink defense before similar tools reach hostile states
Raphael Kahan | 14:24 | 05.27.26
שלי קצב עם הבן הקטן
‘Go back to the kitchen’: Israeli women gamers break stereotypes while facing sexism online
Once mocked or dismissed, Israeli women gamers are building major audiences and communities, inspiring girls to enter the field and showing that gaming is not just for men, even as sexist comments and old stigmas remain
Maya Bar | 09:43 | 05.27.26
רובוט של UNIX AI
Need help at home? Israel’s first consumer humanoid robot will cost NIS 150,000
Electra Consumer Products’ Mahsanei Hashmal chain will sell WANDA, a semi-humanoid robot designed to perform household tasks, alongside a robotic emotional-support puppy and an AI-powered exoskeleton for walking and climbing stairs
Meirav Crystal | 07:50 | 05.27.26
מנכ"ל גוגל, סונדאר פיצ'אי
Google I/O 2026: tech giant launches autonomous AI era, transforming search at cost to core business
Google unveils Gemini agents and a generative search overhaul in a direct push against OpenAI and Perplexity, risking ad revenue, publisher ties, privacy and margins as it tries to preserve its internet dominance
Raphael Kahan | 02:26 | 05.27.26
מתקפת סייבר מצד איראן
State comptroller: Israel unprepared for major cyberattack as ministries lag on defenses
Matanyahu Englman warns ministries ignored cyber warnings during Gaza war, leaving emergency agencies, embassies and databases with millions of citizen records vulnerable as Iran and Hezbollah-linked hackers ramp up attacks
Raphael Kahan | 21:17 | 05.26.26
הנשיא טראמפ באירוע הצגת תוכנית ה-AI של הממשל
Not tanks or jets: This is the new weapon the US is buying for $9 billion
The White House approved a classified budget to buy AI chips and supercomputers for the NSA and CIA amid fears the US is losing ground to China, as Huawei bypasses Western curbs and US spy agencies face a computing power shortage
Raphael Kahan | 19:39 | 05.25.26
האפיפיור לואי ה-14, שעל שמו קרוי מין העש Pyralis papaleonei
Pope Leo urges strict AI regulation, warns it could fuel misinformation and war
In first major document, Pope Leo calls for governments to slow AI development with legal safeguards and oversight, rejects just war, theory and apologizes for the Catholic Church’s role in slavery
Reuters | 15:19 | 05.25.26
Hagal Sheli
Israel’s high-tech and business sectors support trauma rehabilitation with benefit event
HaGal Sheli provides therapy and community-based support programs for individuals affected by trauma from all sectors of Israeli society; 'Since the outbreak of the war, we have witnessed an unprecedented surge in requests for mental health support'
ynet Global | 07:32 | 05.25.26
הפתרון של NanoTherma, שממיר חום עודף ממרכזי נתונים לחשמל נקי באמצעות חומרים תרמו-אלקטריים מתקדמים
Turning data center waste heat into power: Israeli venture NanoTherma wins innovation award
NanoTherma won Access’s innovation competition after developing a technology that converts waste heat from data centers into clean electricity using advanced thermoelectric materials, with potential applications in industry, desalination and infrastructure
Yogev Israeli | 09:06 | 05.24.26
סטארשיפ, רגע השיגור
SpaceX pulls off Starship launch, but not the landing
SpaceX’s Starship V3 test flight launched successfully but saw mixed results: one engine failure and booster crash during sea landing; The ship deployed test satellites, reached planned trajectory, survived reentry and exploded after splashdown
Ettay Nevo, Davidson Institute for Science Education | 16:42 | 05.23.26
מנכ"ל גוגל, סונדאר פיצ'אי
Redefine the Internet: new AI agents spark major shift in search and online work
Google unveils AI agents that can work independently around the clock, edit video and transform search into an interactive system, signaling a shift from chatbots to autonomous digital assistants
Eilon Grouper, Mountain View, California | 16:06 | 05.23.26
Illustration of the development
Helicopters out? Israeli drone robot transforms power line safety
Israel Electric Corporation unveils a world-first drone-mounted system to install and remove warning balls on high-voltage lines, reducing risks to workers and cutting reliance on helicopters
ynet | 12:10 | 05.21.26
תל אביב
Israel isn’t chasing the future, it’s building it
From AI infrastructure and cybersecurity to quantum computing and autonomous systems, Israeli startups and engineers are positioning the country at the center of the next global technology revolution
ynet Global | 10:01 | 05.21.26
מנכ"ל אנבידיה, ג'נסן הואנג
Forget ChatGPT: Nvidia and Dassault bet on AI for real-world physics
While the world chases chatbots, Nvidia and Dassault Systèmes are building AI that understands physics, engineering and materials science; new platform simulates factories, aircraft and cars in real time, aiming to transform manufacturing and design
Raphael Kahan | 19:06 | 05.20.26
עגלת הקניות החדשה של גוגל
Google unveils 'internet’s next stage': Gemini AI agents that do everything for you
At Google I/O 2026, company unveils AI Search Box, Gemini Omni, Samsung-powered smart glasses and a unified shopping cart meant to track deals, compare products and buy for users
Daniela Ginzburg | 12:45 | 05.20.26
Israel’s mobile internet is the most affordable in the world
Malicious AI bots account for more than a third of Israel’s Internet traffic
Report says humans account for just 46% of Israeli web traffic, as AI-powered bots drive more advanced cyberattacks and force companies to rethink defenses
ynet | 04:24 | 05.20.26
סם אלטמן (ימין) ואילון מאסק (שמאל)
Elon Musk loses lawsuit against OpenAI
California jurors find Musk sued too late in landmark trial over OpenAI’s mission, safety priorities and financial future
Reuters | 20:54 | 05.18.26
פוסטים אנטישמים שנוצרו על ידי AI והופצו ברשתות החברתיות
Report: AI videos and memes turn antisemitism into viral content for kids
CyberWell report says AI tools are fueling antisemitic videos and songs that reach millions online, with much of the content aimed at children and teens through gaming, memes and viral trends
Daniela Ginzburg | 18:09 | 05.18.26
אילון מאסק
Elon Musk: Israel is ‘number one by far’ in innovation per capita as AI reshapes mobility
Speaking remotely at the International Samson Smart Mobility Summit, Elon Musk praised Israel’s tech sector, predicted most driving will be done by AI within a decade and said humanoid robots could eventually outnumber people
Dennis Bihler | 12:39 | 05.18.26
טראמפ בחדר הסגלגל, משתמש באייפון שלו
Trump’s gold-plated T1 smartphone finally ships, and sparks immediate backlash
After nearly a year of delays, silence and revised terms, Trump Mobile has begun shipping its T1 phones, but analysts say the gold-colored device is little more than a cheap Chinese smartphone rebranded for MAGA consumers
Rephael Kahan | 07:21 | 05.18.26
רחפן בשימוש במלחמה באוקראינה
Ukraine is building a drone army that can defeat Russia
In a first, Ukrainian forces captured an enemy position using only unmanned systems; While Kiev is already talking about replacing a significant part of its soldiers with autonomous systems, experts warn the West is struggling to keep up due to bureaucracy and patents
Raphael Kahan | 03:33 | 05.18.26
Priority CEO Sagive Greenspan
Priority Software rolls out AI agents to power next-gen ERP
Priority ERP V26.0 adds aiERP Companion and specialized AI agents to automate finance, sales and supply chain tasks, surface insights and streamline enterprise workflows
ynet Global | 08:53 | 05.17.26
עיר החלל החדשה במצפה רמון
With NVIDIA-backed labs, Mitzpe Ramon is turning Israel’s Negev into a space-tech hub for Mars
Dr. Roy Naor and his Creation Space partners want to turn Mitzpe Ramon into Israel’s space city, with Nvidia-backed labs, control rooms and startups developing technology for Earth, the moon and Mars
Israel Wullman | 05:10 | 05.16.26
Using this password could put you at serious risk of hacking
A review of 440,000 leaked Israeli passwords found many rely on number sequences, keyboard patterns, names and dates, making them easy targets for cyberattacks
Rephael Kahan | 14:03 | 05.13.26
Jensen Huang
‘This is your moment’: Nvidia CEO tells graduates to seize AI’s ‘industrial era’
In a commencement address at Carnegie Mellon University, Jensen Huang said graduates are beginning their careers at the start of a new industrial era, urging them to engage with AI, expand access to it and help advance the technology responsibly
ynet Global | 03:06 | 05.13.26
סכנת הפרטיות בעולם של בינה מלאכותית
Palo Alto Networks launches Idira to secure AI and enterprise identities
Company says platform adds just-in-time access controls, AI-driven risk detection and expanded protections for machine identities, with some features requiring extra licenses
ynet Global | 22:29 | 05.12.26
מתקפת סייבר מצד איראן
Iran sends Israelis midnight cyber threats
The overnight text-message attack reveals Iranian pressure over a shift in White House policy, but technologically, it is a fairly primitive weapon relying on user weakness, not a security flaw in the device
Raphael Kahan | 10:19 | 05.12.26
משרדי מיקרוסופט בהרצליה
What is happening at Microsoft Israel? Shake-up deepens after review of Defense Ministry ties
Team from abroad arrived in Israel to investigate suspicions regarding the Israeli branch's relationship with the security establishment, after disclosure that Intelligence Unit 8200 had previously used Microsoft's cloud systems 
Israel Wullman | 17:14 | 05.11.26
Students from the Eden boarding school in Kibbutz Karmia present technology-based social initiatives during a Good Thought Ecotech program event attended by business leaders and mentors
Gaza border region students turn life challenges into tech-driven social ventures
At a boarding school in Kibbutz Karmia, students presented initiatives tackling loneliness, neglected memorials, child safety and retiree isolation as part of Good Thought’s Ecotech program
ynet Global | 15:03 | 05.11.26
הרובוט "גאבי" שהפך לנזיר בודהיסטי
Prayer beads and batteries: South Korea ordains a robot as a Buddhist monk
As Buddhism struggles to attract young followers in South Korea, a Seoul temple ordained a robot named Gabi as an official monk, complete with Buddhist vows — including a pledge to avoid 'overcharging'
Daniela Ginzburg | 05:10 | 05.11.26
chatgpt
Ask ChatGPT about Israel — your location may change the answer
An Israeli study finds the chatbot uses different framing in Israel, the US, Turkey and Spain, reflecting local sources, language and dominant narratives
Tal Shahaf | 17:20 | 05.08.26
נשיא רוסיה פוטין עם נשיא סין שי ג'ינפינג ב בייג'ינג
Claude increasingly trips over Russian, Iranian propaganda, report says
AI alarm: NewsGuard review finds Anthropic’s chatbot repeated false claims in up to 15% of tests, cited Kremlin-linked sources, raising fresh concerns over AI tools’ ability to handle disinformation
Daniela Ginzburg | 23:11 | 05.05.26
Smart emergency button, anti-bullying game win at Israel teen hackathon
Some 1,000 teens from Israel’s periphery developed tools to fight bullying, loneliness and safety risks, with Ramla students winning for a smart emergency app
ynet Global | 06:28 | 05.05.26
מתקפת סייבר מצד איראן
Hackers look to score at World Cup as Iran cyber threat grows
Experts warn fans may face fake tickets, scam travel packages and malicious streaming apps, as Iran-linked hackers look to exploit the tournament
ynet Global | 11:42 | 05.04.26
עובדי היי-טק
Tel Aviv University, Technion rank among world’s top 10 for startup founders
Over the past decade, alumni of the two Israeli institutions founded more than 1,600 startups and raised over $50 billion, with Israeli entrepreneurs standing out in AI fields such as cybersecurity and computer vision
Israel Wullman | 10:19 | 05.04.26
צוקרברג עם הבסטי החדש דונלד טראמפ
US lawsuit against Meta could reshape Facebook and Instagram
New Mexico’s attorney general is pressing Meta to overhaul Facebook and Instagram over child safety, seeking strict age checks, usage caps and limits on addictive features—moves that could reshape social media globally
Raphael Kahan | 09:56 | 05.04.26
מנכ"ל מיקרוסופט סאטיה נאדלה
Trying to win back users, Microsoft finally admits Windows has an ad problem
Windows maker says future versions to include fewer setup ads, simpler updates, better performance on low-end PCs and UI fixes; move aims to curb user shift to Apple/Google, rollout through 2026
Raphael Kahan | 13:32 | 05.03.26
רחפן
BGV launches dual-use tech hub, backs Israeli drone firm Percepto as global demand surges
Venture firm formalizes strategy at intersection of AI, infrastructure and defense; investment highlights Israeli innovation amid rising geopolitical tensions; new center aims to scale technologies across commercial and national security markets 
ynet Global | 13:42 | 05.02.26
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