Tech & Digital
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
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
THOR drone
Elbit’s FUSE to supply THOR drones to US Army
The backpack-portable Group 2 UAS, provided through Mistral under a US Army contract, is designed for reconnaissance, surveillance, target acquisition, communications relay and limited cargo delivery
ynet Global | 09:26 | 05.02.26
Drone
Israeli drone tech firm Elsight joins Blue UAS list, clearing path to US military drone procurement
Or Yehuda-based Elsight says its Halo connectivity platform was added to the Blue UAS list, clearing a key procurement hurdle for US military drone programs; the move follows the company’s selection for a Pentagon project focused on autonomous systems in communication-denied combat zones
Dennis Bihler | 16:55 | 05.01.26
Startup
AI chatbots showed scientists how to make biological weapons, NYT reports
Biosecurity experts warn public AI models can help users identify pathogens, acquire genetic material and plan attacks; AI companies say safeguards are improving and the tools do not provide enough information to cause real-world harm
ynet | 02:08 | 05.01.26
אייפון SE
Apple to pay Israeli iPhone users 10M shekels in battery slowdown settlement
Tel Aviv District Court approved a settlement in five class-action requests filed over claims that software updates slowed older iPhones; Apple denies wrongdoing, and eligible users may receive up to 1,890 shekels per device
Lital Dubrovitsky | 19:35 | 04.30.26
אמזון
Amazon says AWS recovery in Middle East could take months
Amazon Web Services, in a status update on its website, recommended customers migrate all accessible resources to other regions and restore inaccessible resources from remote backups as soon as possible
Reuters | 18:43 | 04.30.26
מתוך המשחק Saros
Fast, tough and rewarding: Saros is one of 2026’s most addictive action games
Review: Sony’s new PS5 action game builds on Returnal with faster pacing, shorter runs and smarter difficulty options; beneath striking visuals and immersive controls lies precise, punishing, deeply rewarding gameplay loop
Denis Vitchevsky | 15:17 | 04.30.26
הבינה המלאכותית ושוק העבודה
The revolution that got expensive: AI isn’t replacing workers — it’s draining budgets
Two years of promises about cost savings have given way to a reality that's even more expensive, as compute, tokens and infrastructure costs surge rapidly; a study found AI is cheaper than humans in only 23% of tasks, while tokens and maintenance costs inflate budgets
Israel Wullman | 13:34 | 04.27.26
אפליקציית פייסבוק
Meta to pay millions in Israel over Cambridge Analytica data scandal settlement
A multimillion-shekel settlement will fund academic research and democracy education after a class action filed in Israel in 2018 over the Cambridge Analytica affair was approved, citing Meta’s policy changes and difficulty proving direct harm to Israelis
Lital Dubrovitsky | 16:40 | 04.26.26
מימין: ישי גולדשטיין, אהרן הורביץ, אליאב משה, חברת פולפאת'
Jerusalem-based auto-tech company Fullpath set for $500M sale to Cox Automotive
Fullpath, which developed an AI-based customer data and marketing automation platform for the automotive industry, will gain access to 40,000 customers, 'nearly every dealership in the world'
Tal Shahaf | 08:10 | 04.24.26
Terra
Battle tested: rethinking cybersecurity in the AI era
After being wounded while trying to save others during the October 7 terror attack, entrepreneur Shahar Peled returned to another high-pressure arena; with Terra Security, he is betting companies need continuous, AI-powered testing that moves as fast as modern threats
ynet Global | 12:11 | 04.22.26
Madison Square Garden
Inside Madison Square Garden’s surveillance machine: How a sports empire built a private watch state
WIRED’s investigation reveals that under James Dolan, the iconic venue runs an expansive surveillance system using facial recognition, tracking fans, employees, and critics; allegations include targeted monitoring of individuals, extensive watch lists, and a culture of intimidation
ynet | 10:43 | 04.20.26
מייסדיי חברת סייבור, מימין לשמאל: המנכ"ל אורי סגל והאחים יפתח, אלה, אסף ויואב רותםיסד-שותף
From mom’s inbox to global clients: How four siblings built a fast-growing anti-phishing startup
Four siblings launched Cyvore after their mother kept asking them to check suspicious links; now the company is battling state-backed cyber threats and expanding to major US clients
Tal Shahaf | 18:02 | 04.19.26
מתוך המשחק Pragmata
Review: 'Pragmata' reminds us why we are gamers
Capcom blends third-person shooting with real-time hacking puzzles, delivering fast, strategic combat and fresh gameplay ideas, though story and character depth fall short of expectations in otherwise polished and engaging sci-fi experience
Daniela Ginzburg | 19:02 | 04.18.26
Commcrete
Israel defense startup targets war’s biggest gap: losing contact when it matters most
Commcrete is challenging decades of military doctrine with technology that ensures continuous, secure communication in contested environments, transforming combat rescue and redefining how modern forces operate across complex battlefields
ynet Global | 01:28 | 04.17.26
Capsule Security
Capsule Security targets fast-growing AI agent security gap with real-time runtime control platform
Tel Aviv-based firm unveils system to monitor and block risky AI agent behavior in real time after exposing vulnerabilities in Microsoft and Salesforce platforms
ynet Global | 17:33 | 04.15.26
תמונת AI של אירן באושוויץ
When the last survivor is gone, can AI be trusted with Holocaust memory?
As eyewitnesses disappear, AI can preserve their voices and images with startling realism — but the same tools can also fabricate convincing false histories, raising urgent questions about truth, testimony and the future of Holocaust remembrance
Daniela Ginzburg | 21:18 | 04.14.26
NVIDIA launches open AI models for quantum computing
Chipmaker says new Ising models speed quantum calibration and error correction, aiming to help researchers build more reliable, scalable systems
ynet Global | 17:45 | 04.14.26
AI-generated, Pixar-style trailer titled “Caust,” which presents the Holocaust as child-friendly entertainment while glorifying Adolf Hitler and mocking victims
Report warns of surge in AI-generated Holocaust denial ahead of Yom HaShoah
Antisemitic actors are increasingly adapting their online tactics, relying on coded language, irony and sophisticated digital formats to evade detection; the content is  amplified during geopolitical crises such as the war with Iran
ynet Global | 10:30 | 04.13.26
רובוט מדגים יכולות עבודה בסיסיות בחברה סינית
AI ‘worker’ cloned from real employee sparks backlash
A Chinese gaming firm created a 24/7 AI clone of a former employee; critics called it 'digital extraction from the bones,' while legal experts warned using worker data without separate consent may be unlawful
News Agencies | 10:04 | 04.13.26
אילון מאסק
As WhatsApp faces lawsuit, Elon Musk launches 'no tracking' messaging app XChat
App will offer encrypted chats, voice and video calls, large group messaging and disappearing messages, initially for iPhone and iPad users only, with no ads or phone number required to sign up
Israel Wullman | 19:55 | 04.12.26
מנכ"ל OpenAI סם אלטמן
‘Pathological liar’: New Yorker probe details allegations against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
A New Yorker investigation, based on hundreds of accounts and internal documents, alleges a pattern of deception, power concentration and controversial decisions by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who remains a leading figure in the AI revolution
Israel Wullman | 11:08 | 04.10.26
שרידי מטוס אמריקני בשטח איראן
CIA's experimental ‘Ghost Murmur’ device reportedly helped locate downed pilot in Iran
Device allegedly uses quantum sensors to detect a person’s heartbeat from afar, but physicists say such technology would struggle to work at long distances due to extremely weak signals and interference
Israel Wullman | 02:39 | 04.10.26
הרצי הלוי ויואב גלנט
Iranian hackers claim deep breach of ex-IDF chief’s phone
Handala says it stole 19,000 files from Herzi Halevi’s device, including images from sensitive military settings and personal family material, in a psychological warfare campaign targeting Israel’s security elite
Raphael Kahan | 11:27 | 04.09.26
מנכ"ל מטא, מארק צוקרברג, בעת הצגת Meta AI
Meta unveils Muse Spark AI model to regain ground in race with OpenAI and Google
New model aims to boost efficiency and open future revenue streams via API access as Meta ramps up AI spending and rebuilds its technology stack after setbacks with earlier releases
Dennis Bihler | 04:06 | 04.09.26
אדם בק, והפסל של סאטושי נקאמוטו בבודפשט
Did bitcoin’s shadowy creator finally just get unmasked?
NYT report points to Adam Back, 55, a computer programmer and Blockstream founder, as a possible Satoshi Nakamoto, citing writing patterns, cypherpunk-era posts and his disappearance from public forums during bitcoin’s earliest years — though he denies the claim
ynet | 17:40 | 04.08.26
הצ'אבוט קלוד
This is how you can start working with AI tool Claude, even if you have no experience
Claude is much more than a chatbot, and in recent weeks the hype surrounding it has only increased; you don't have to be a professional to know how to use Claude, and other AI tools, effectively
Eyal Marcus | 09:02 | 04.07.26
מייסדי Q-Factor - מימין פרופ עופר פירסטנברג, פרופ' יואב שגיא, דר גיא רז, פרופ ניר דודזון
Israeli startup claims breakthrough path to million-qubit quantum computer, raises $24M
Founded by four physicists from the Weizmann Institute and Technion, the company aims to overcome scaling barriers using neutral atom technology
ynet Global | 17:09 | 04.06.26
OpenAI - הרסן הוסר
Iran targets OpenAI’s $30B UAE data center, threatens ‘total destruction’ in warning
Iran says it will 'totally destroy' a giant data center in Abu Dhabi, part of the Stargate project to build a global AI infrastructure; previous attacks on data centers in the Gulf have disrupted the operations of technology giants; UAE prepares for air defense around vast server farm
Israel Wullman | 14:19 | 04.06.26
Orchard worker Uri Shpatz stands beside an avocado tree at a farm in Israel, as growers race through the pollination window during a period of regional conflict
Under fire and short on labor, Israeli farms turn to AI pollination to save next harvest
As war strains labor, movement and field access during a critical spring bloom, growers are relying on BloomX’s AI-guided pollination technology to protect fruit set, stabilize yields and keep next season’s harvest on track
ynet Global | 10:11 | 04.06.26
arbel
‘One bullet will not be enough’: shooting down drones with a standard rifle
IWI’s Arbel system brings computing power to the trigger mechanism, aiming to help soldiers land fast, consecutive hits on fleeting threats—especially small tactical drones
Felice Friedson / The Media Line | 02:25 | 04.06.26
מכשיר ה-CSEL
Two days in Iran: the small device that helped US forces locate, rescue the downed F-15E navigator
US navigator hid for 48 hours in hostile territory, sending encrypted signals through a satellite-linked survival device that allowed rescuers to track him without detection, showcasing advanced combat search and rescue technology deep inside Iran
Israel Wullman | 12:49 | 04.05.26
דונלד טראמפ וכיסא המפלט ממטוס F15E שהתרסק באיראן
Polymarket removes bets on missing US pilot after backlash
In recent months, Polymarket has become one of the most prominent and controversial online platforms amid rising tensions in the Middle East
ynet | 23:04 | 04.04.26
Companies
Iran threatens strikes on major US tech companies, including Apple, Google, Microsoft
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says tech and AI firms tied to alleged operations will face retaliation; employees urged to leave workplaces and nearby residents told to evacuate
ynet | 18:02 | 03.31.26
מטוס של חיל האוויר בפעולה
Shaping the new battlefield: how the IDF uses AI to sync hundreds of strikes in Iran and Lebanon
Military deploys AI agents in classified systems to detect missile launchers, generate real-time aerial intelligence and sharpen strike speed and precision; officials say operations on this scale would be impossible without human-machine integration
Israel Wullman | 11:43 | 03.31.26
White House app
White House app faces backlash over claims it collects users’ precise location every few minutes
Developer says embedded code syncs precise GPS data to third-party server; viral posts cite sweeping permissions while officials call it a communication tool and privacy groups warn of broader risks
Israel Wullman | 18:19 | 03.29.26
Ron De Jesus
Ron De Jesus, former Tinder privacy leader, joins Israeli startup Mine as chief trust officer
The appointment underscores Mine’s push to integrate privacy, risk and AI governance into a unified platform as organizations face mounting pressure over how they manage sensitive data
ynet Global | 17:51 | 03.29.26
מתקפת סייבר מצד איראן
As Israel pounds Iran, cyberspace becomes a battlefield of its own
Cyber czar says Israel now among world’s top targets for digital attacks, warning that Iran-backed hackers are intensifying efforts to strike critical infrastructure, penetrate security cameras and spread fear alongside the broader war
Raphael Kahan | 23:12 | 03.25.26
מארק צוקרברג
Jury delivers landmark verdict holding Instagram, YouTube liable for harm to children
California jurors find social media giants negligent after 40 hours of deliberations, ruling their platforms contributed to a woman’s addiction and worsened mental health from childhood social media use
Associated Press | 20:48 | 03.25.26
מנכ"ל אנבידיה, ג'נסן הואנג
Jensen Huang is the only man in Silicon Valley not afraid to say 'I am 100% with Israel'
He publicly declares full support for Israel and talks about his 6,000 Israeli employees and their families while pledging to stay here for the long term; the company also continues to invest, expand and build the future of AI from within Israel
Israel Wullman | 14:00 | 03.25.26
מיכה קאופמן פייבר 15.9.25
Fiverr launches AI Video Hub, challenging traditional Hollywood production model
Fiverr launches AI Video Hub as demand surges, connecting brands with independent creators producing studio-quality content faster and at lower cost
ynet Global | 11:42 | 03.24.26
כטב"מים שמוצעים למכירה באליבאבא
‘IKEA’ missile market fears grow as Iran-style AI-guided attack drones surface on Alibaba listings
Chinese marketplaces led by Alibaba list dirt-cheap drones with AI navigation and explosive payload capacity as civilian gear, raising alarms that advanced attack capabilities are becoming accessible to terrorists and criminal networks
Raphael Kahan | 20:58 | 03.23.26
יחידת מצפ"ן. "באופי שלנו אנחנו אגף מבצעי"
Seconds that save lives: how the IDF’s ‘digital brain’ uses AI to reshape the battlefield
As troops maneuver in Lebanon and Israeli Air Force pilots operate over Iran, the IDF’s Matzpen unit works behind the scenes, using advanced digital systems to detect threats, accelerate decisions to seconds and help save soldiers’ lives
Tal Shahaf | 22:50 | 03.22.26
האתר עם המאגר הגדול ביותר על תיקי אפשטיין
The man behind the world’s largest Epstein files database
'Epstein Exposed' is a searchable database with over 1.5 million files and 2 million documents, mapping thousands of connections and using AI to analyze emails, flights and records tied to Epstein
Israel Wullman | 02:13 | 03.21.26
אייפון 16
Apple warns iPhones at high risk of hacking without latest iOS update
Apple urges users to update iPhones immediately after researchers expose advanced exploit kits targeting outdated iOS versions, allowing attackers to access messages, location data and more without requiring clicks or downloads
Daniela Ginzburg | 18:48 | 03.19.26
ההודעות הזדוניות שנשלחו לישראלים
'Netanyahu is dead' and ‘shelter app’: Phishing campaign spreads panic with fake IRGC messages
Fake SMS messages are being widely distributed, appearing highly credible as part of a phishing campaign urging users to click malicious links; Israel’s National Cyber Directorate warns the Home Front Command does not send app download links via text and urges the public not to click or download
Daniela Ginzburg | 11:55 | 03.19.26
מתוך העמוד של ארגון "איסאנד"
Iran’s propaganda machine is already operating inside Israel — in Hebrew
Foreign networks impersonate Israelis and spread polarizing messages that reach hundreds of thousands of views; influencers and media figures have also fallen into the trap and unknowingly shared the propaganda aimed at deepening divisions in Israeli society, shaping public opinion during wartime
Raphael Kahan | 10:14 | 03.18.26
NVIDIA GTC 2026
NVIDIA unveils Vera Rubin AI platform for next-gen agents
At GTC, NVIDIA says its Vera Rubin platform has entered commercial production with seven new chips and rack-scale systems aimed at training and running advanced AI agents at far larger scale, higher efficiency and lower cost
ynet Global | 04:14 | 03.18.26
Israeli software engineers Liel Cohen and Maor Axelrod found it difficult to get a clear picture of their overall financial position
These Israeli engineers built a financial 'time machine': free tool helps track net worth, risk
Born from a simple question — 'Can we afford this apartment?' — two Israeli engineers built a tool to cut through financial uncertainty, helping thousands track their true net worth and make major life decisions with clarity
ynet Global | 02:39 | 03.18.26
תומכי המשטר ב איראן מניפים תמונות של המנהיג העליון החדש מוג'תבא חמינאי
60% of IRGC commanders don’t believe Iran will win, AI analysis shows
A behavioral simulation of 122 senior Revolutionary Guard commanders - built before the war began - reveals a corps publicly unified but internally fractured
ynet Global | 23:00 | 03.17.26
elbit america
Elbit America wins $49.9M US Army deal for rotorcraft heads-up displays
Elbit America will produce advanced heads-up displays for US Army rotorcraft under a $49.9 million contract, supporting the Air Soldier System and enhancing aircrew situational awareness, safety and mission effectiveness through 2030
ynet Global | 22:44 | 03.16.26
מתוך סרטון היוטיוב של אלישר חוג'אייב
This dirt-cheap 3D-printed missile is raising red flags for security agencies worldwide
Independent engineer posts open-source prototype of a shoulder-fired guided missile built for under $100; cheap sensors, GPS and distributed cameras highlight growing fears over the democratization of advanced weapons
Raphael Kahan | 12:38 | 03.16.26
רחפן בשימוש במלחמה באוקראינה
Who needs $3 million interceptors? Ukraine downs drones with quadcopters that cost less than a smartphone
Ukraine is deploying tiny, low-cost interceptor drones that use computer vision, AI and inexpensive sensors to shoot down many Iranian UAVs launched by Russia; after their battlefield success, Israel and the United States are looking to study the technology
Israel Wullman | 21:23 | 03.15.26
Ubeya was founded in 2017 by CEO Omri Dekalo and CTO Yuval Weinbaum
Behind the world’s biggest events, one startup is changing how stadiums hire staff
Major stadiums and global events are turning to workforce software to manage the hundreds of temporary staff behind every game and concert, replacing the clipboards, spreadsheets and last-minute calls that once defined event staffing
ynet Global | 20:47 | 03.12.26
גוגל, אמזון, אנבידיה ומיקרוסופט
After Amazon data center strike, Iran threatens Google, Microsoft and Nvidia in expanding tech war
Dramatic escalation in the regional conflict: after strikes on Amazon data centers in the Gulf and a bombing of a bank in Tehran, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard issued a 'target list' naming Google, Microsoft, Nvidia and Palantir, sending shockwaves through global tech markets
Rephael Kahan | 17:38 | 03.12.26
איך לאחסן את האנרגיה?
BIRD Energy kicks off $1.5 million funding call for joint US-Israel green energy projects
New call offers up to $1.5 million for joint US-Israeli projects in grid optimization, AI-powered energy systems, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, critical minerals and other technologies aimed at strengthening energy resilience and commercial growth
ynet Global | 12:52 | 03.12.26
Homepage of Rocketalert.live
Monitoring the situation? The maps tracking Iran war in real time
An Israeli-born ecosystem of maps and alert platforms now aggregates real-time data on launches, interceptions and GPS jamming, giving the public access to information once reserved for military commanders only 
Raphael Kahan | 21:43 | 03.11.26
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