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Air One

Israeli startup AIR aims to launch personal flying car in U.S. by 2026

Car of the future? AIR CEO Rani Plaut is banking on compact electric motors, intelligent software and a full-aircraft parachute to make the world’s first personal flying car safe, practical and as routine as the daily drive.

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 09:47 | 09.29.25

סקאנרי (Scanary)

All-seeing eye: Israeli startup revolutionizes mass security screening

Scanary unveils a contactless mass security system that can screen up to 25,000 people per hour using AI-powered radar and electromagnetic imaging to detect hidden threats in real time; pilot to begin in Israel and US

Israel Wullman | 17:49 | 07.26.25

מטה גוגל בקליפורניה

Ex-Google staffer sues tech giant for alleged anti-Palestinian bias

Former Google engineer Joelle Skaf sues the company for wrongful termination, alleging discrimination and a hostile work environment after she criticized Project Nimbus and advocated for Palestinian rights

Daniel Edelson, New York | 16:02 | 07.24.25

ג'נסן הואנג, מנכ"ל אנבידיה

Trump eyes Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang as new tech ally over Musk

Huang emerges as U.S. president's top tech ally, surpassing Elon Musk and Tim Cook, as his company’s dominance in AI chips and strategic global deals elevate his political influence

Israel Wullman | 12:19 | 07.24.25

Decart founders Moshe Shalev and Dean Leitersdorf

Israeli AI startup Decart unveils real-time video-to-video transformation tool

Tel Aviv-based startup unveils Mirage, the world’s first AI model for real-time video rewriting, transforming Zoom calls, games and ads on the fly

Tal Shahaf | 18:04 | 07.19.25

‘Octo Tempest’ hacking group now targeting aviation industry, Microsoft says

The group, also known as 'Scattered Spider' and linked to high-profile cyberattacks in recent months, is now targeting aviation industry using advanced social engineering and ransomware tactics after previously hitting retail and insurance sectors

Raphael Kahan | 18:12 | 07.17.25

נשק אמריקאי שנמכר חופשי על ידי סוחרים חות'ים ב-X

‘Death to America’ and guns for sale: Houthi-linked arms dealers use social media for illegal trade

Digital watchdog reports Houthi-affiliated arms dealers openly selling US-marked military weapons on WhatsApp and X, exploiting paid platform tools and evading detection despite policies banning such trade

Daniela Ginzburg | 14:41 | 07.17.25

Tesla offers interest-free payment plans in Israel amid slowing electric car sales

Automaker is offering zero-percent interest on most of its lineup in Israel for the first time; with payment plans on high-demand models like the Model 3 and Model Y, the move aims to revive flagging EV sales in a cooling market

Tomer Hadar, Calcalist | 14:37 | 07.17.25

המערכת של אקסודיגו

This Israeli startup sees underground. It might also stop terror tunnels

Fresh off a $96M Series B, Exodigo doubles its valuation to $700M; its AI-powered underground mapping is aiding global megaprojects like California’s bullet train, while quietly brushing against military realities the company prefers not to discuss

Tal Shahaf | 16:19 | 07.16.25

חשבון ה-X של דמותו של אלמו מ"רחוב סומסום", והפוסטים הקשים

'Death to Israel': Elmo's X account hack floods feed with antisemitic, violent posts

Hack flooded beloved Sesame Street character with hateful, violent posts, including antisemitic slurs and conspiracy theories; Sesame Workshop condemns breach, deleted the posts and is cooperating with X to secure account and investigate incident

Daniela Ginzburg | 12:06 | 07.14.25

ולדימיר פוטין

Russia and Belarus unveil censored 'patriotic AI' to rival the West

Allies begin developing a joint AI system dubbed the 'patriotic chatbot,' claiming it will promote 'traditional values' and protect citizens from Western 'manipulation'; research shows Russian AI models enforce strict political censorship

Raphael Kahan | 19:01 | 07.13.25

מייסד ומנכ"ל OpenAI סם אלטמן

OpenAI’s new browser could be the biggest threat Google has faced in a decade

OpenAI is launching a browser powered by generative AI, aiming to transform how users browse and interact with the web; The move could undermine Google’s ad model and marks a bold step in the escalating battle over the future of browsing

Raphael Kahan | 19:57 | 07.11.25

האקרים פורצים למחשבים

Israeli cyber firms attract 40% of US investment rounds in 2024

Startup Nation Central report reveals although cyber firms make up just 7% of local tech scene, they drew 38% of investments this year, with US backing nearly doubling

Raphael Kahan | 01:55 | 07.11.25

שבב אינטל

Intel slashes jobs in Israel as Nvidia expands, exposing chip giant's shifting fortunes

Intel is scaling back its Israeli presence and laying off thousands globally as new CEO Lip-Bu Tan attempts to reset the chipmaker’s trajectory; The moves come as Nvidia expands rapidly, seizing the AI crown once held by its older rival

Tal Shahaf | 06:02 | 07.10.25

האפליקציה של גרוק, אילון מאסק

Musk chatbot Grok praised Hitler, blamed the Jews

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence bot claimed that Hitler was the best person to combat 'anti-white hatred'; it used coded phrases from Nazi discourse, blamed Jews and provoked angry reactions around the world

Raphael Kahan, Reuters | 01:39 | 07.10.25

מטה אנבידיה בסנטה קלרה, קליפורניה

Global AI leader Nvidia surges to $4 trillion market valuation

Gaining 2.7% on Wednesday, tech giant continues building on upward momentum of recent weeks; stock has surged eightfold over the past four years

Ynet | 19:06 | 07.09.25

גרוק

Musk chatbot Grok removes antisemitic posts after backlash

xAI’s chatbot Grok removed posts praising Hitler and repeating antisemitic tropes after backlash; xAI said it's retraining the model to prevent hate speech and blamed unauthorized edits for past incidents

Reuters | 07:49 | 07.09.25

מטה מיקרוסופט בוושינגטון

Try ChatGPT: Microsoft exec tells laid-off workers to use AI to cope

After mass layoffs rock tech giant’s gaming division, senior Xbox producer suggests employees turn to AI tools for emotional support and career advice—sparking backlash over what many saw as a tone-deaf and out-of-touch response

Daniela Ginzburg | 19:33 | 07.06.25

המטה הקיים של אנבידיה ביקנעם

Nvidia plans massive new Israel campus

Tech giant already employs 5,000 in its Israeli Research and Development center, its largest outside the United States; the company is seeking land in the north for its expanded operations

Israel Wullman | 10:01 | 07.06.25

מעקב מסין

China’s big brother is watching: How Chinese smart devices are spying inside Israel

It may sound like a Netflix thriller, but it's real: Chinese smart devices are sending user data to Beijing; Israel is only now responding, halting a Defense Ministry tender for Chinese cars amid warnings over Beijing's powerful data intel abilities

Israel Wullman | 21:27 | 07.05.25

דגל ישראל עולה באש

The Cyber Front Is Still Ablaze: This is How Hackers Almost Breached Critical Institutions in Israel

Israeli cyber startup malanta.ai uncovers exposure of thousands of devices in critical organizations, including financial institutions, universities, communications companies, allowing access to internal networks, experts call it attackers 'holy grail'

Raphael Kahan | 08:27 | 07.04.25

Melio's main players, from right: Tomer Barel, president; Matan Bar, CEO and co-founder; Ilan Atias, CTO and co-founder

Israel's fintech unicorn Melio sells for $2.5+ billion

Melio developed an advanced digital platform enabling a range of payment solutions for businesses in the U.S; acquired by Xero, a New Zealand tech company

Meir Orbach, Calcalist | 11:42 | 06.25.25

אילוסטרציה סייבר

Iranian-backed hackers go to work after US strikes

Hacking operations are much cheaper than bullets, planes or nuclear arms, a cybersecurity expert says; Department of Homeland Security issued a public bulletin Sunday warning of increased Iranian cyber threats

Associated Press | 08:40 | 06.25.25

שברי הכטב"ם האירני שיורט בחבל אילות, הערבה

IDF used electronic warfare to bring down dozens of Iranian drones

IDF cyber and spectrum units intercept dozens of Iranian drones using advanced electronic warfare; With over 1,000 UAVs launched during war, each successful interception adds a crucial shield over Israeli skies and citizens

Elisha Ben Kimon | 00:32 | 06.25.25

דונלד טראמפ

Turkey sandwiches and stealth: Preparing for B-2 bomber missions

Before flying 40-hour missions in the B-2 stealth bomber, US pilots undergo weeks of prep—from sleep studies to dietary planning; aircraft’s success depends not only on stealth tech, but on the stamina, training, and focus of its two-person crew

Reuters | 12:49 | 06.24.25

יוסי כראדי

'The enemy doesn’t rest': Cyber chief sounds alarm on Iran’s online offensive

As missiles fall, Israel’s cyber defenses quietly fend off waves of Iranian attacks; Brig. Gen. (res.) Yossi Karadi says digital warfare is intensifying, blending psychological tactics with cyber strikes—and says kinetic warfare may become a thing of the past

Israel Wullman | 20:02 | 06.22.25

עובדי היי-טק

Despite diplomatic tensions, Israeli–UK tech community thrives in London

Inside the Israeli Tech Parliament—a grassroots network quietly building bridges through innovation far away from politics

Moshe David Rubinstein | 21:08 | 06.21.25

Wix CEO Nir Zohar

Wix bets on AI-driven app builder in latest acquisition

After returning from reserve duty, 31-year-old Maor Shlomo created BASE44—a no-code app builder powered by AI; In just six months, it gained over 100,000 users and millions in revenue, leading to an $80 million acquisition by Israeli tech giant Wix

Sophie Shulman, Calcalist | 05:28 | 06.21.25

מטבעות קריפטו

Israeli-linked hackers hit Iran’s largest crypto exchange

Iran’s top crypto exchange, Nobitex, suffered a massive $70 million breach by a pro-Israeli hacker group who claimed responsibility, accusing the platform of aiding terror finance; The attack has frozen user accounts and intensified scrutiny of Nobitex’s ties to Iran’s embattled regime

Maayan Cohen-Rozen, Calcalist | 15:13 | 06.18.25

איראן מתקפת סייבר על תחנות דלק משאבת דלק מושבתת

'Predatory Sparrow' hacktivists strike again, targeting Iran’s financial systems

Predatory Sparrow, a pro-Israeli hacker group, paralyzed Iran’s largest bank as part of a series of sophisticated cyberattacks; The group has previously targeted Iran’s fuel infrastructure, banking system, and industrial facilities, further destabilizing the regime during escalating military tensions

Raphael Kahan | 23:58 | 06.17.25

פוסט ובו השוואה בין המיקוד הישראלי שמטרתו לפגוע בבכירים צבאיים, לבין המיקוד האיראני באוכלוסייה אזרחית

Millions of Iranians bypass internet censorship to follow Israel on social media

Despite heavy internet restrictions, Iranians are flocking to social media; record engagement shows Israeli messages are reaching them; 'The Iranian public wants to hear from us,' says Foreign Ministry

Itamar Eichner | 23:42 | 06.15.25

מנכ"ל מטא, מארק צוקרברג, בעת הצגת Meta AI

Zuckerberg accelerates push for general AI with massive $15 billion investment

Facing intense competition from Google, OpenAI and Microsoft, Meta invests $15 billion in Scale AI to strengthen its position in race for artificial general intelligence; deal also brings Scale CEO Alexander Wang into Meta’s core leadership team

Israel Wullman | 13:15 | 06.12.25

Vision Pro

How Israeli ingenuity became the secret engine behind Apple’s most advanced product

Apple Israel’s CEO reveals how local teams helped develop key technologies—while continuing to lead as the next generation approaches

Tal Shahaf | 17:31 | 06.10.25

Robots vs. humans: The surprising truth about automating your workforce

Businesses rush to automate, but warehouse robots bring hidden costs: downtime, maintenance, lost space and even traffic jams; while automation offers long-term gains, ignoring these hurdles can quickly eat away at your investment returns

Prof. Mor Peretz | 12:47 | 06.10.25

It's not science fiction: flying taxis are set to transform transportation

With tech companies planning airborne shuttle services in the coming years; major firms are investing billions in a vision that may be closer than it seems

Tzippy Shmilovitz | 23:07 | 06.09.25

האקרים פלסטינים

Pro-Palestinian hackers breach Israeli ISP email system in major attack

Israeli cybersecurity firm uncovers critical vulnerabilities in NetVision’s email infrastructure, which was exploited in a phishing campaign impersonating government agencies to install malware

Raphael Kahan | 16:28 | 06.09.25

הבינה המלאכותית ושוק העבודה

AI is wiping out entry-level jobs—and the impact is already here

As companies automate faster, entry-level white-collar jobs are vanishing and AI is replacing junior staff across industries—raising unemployment and reshaping the future of work

Omer Kabir/Calcalist | 09:21 | 06.09.25

עט אלקטרוני בפעולה

The pen that signs in the president’s name: This is the device stirring a storm in Washington

Since returning to the White House, Trump has targeted the signature machine used by Biden, claiming it undermines the legality of his pardons and calling for an investigation, even though presidents have used similar technology for over 200 years

Daniel Edelson, New York | 23:21 | 06.08.25

מסך טלפון

Emotion over logic: How Israel can shift its public diplomacy online

Public diplomacy expert urges Israel to abandon 'cold logic' in public diplomacy, embracing Gen Z’s love for authentic, emotional storytelling on TikTok and Instagram

Daniela Ginzburg | 18:59 | 06.08.25

More than addiction: How screens and social media reshape our minds

Israeli expert warns digital overload in childhood rewires the brain; screen-induced attention loss, emotional gaps and physical decline linked to early device exposure

Daniela Ginzburg | 13:15 | 06.08.25

ניסוי צה"ל של יירוט בלייזר רקטות מל"טים וטילי נ"ט

Rafael CEO says laser defense to cut interception costs 'down to 2-3 shekels'

Over 30,000 projectiles have been fired at Israel during the war, and Rafael’s laser-based Iron Beam aims to transform defense in the near future; Yoav Turgeman says the system will slash interception costs and boost Israel’s technological edge

Yuval Azulay, Calcalist | 01:46 | 06.08.25

הבינה המלאכותית ושוק העבודה

Promises vs. reality: 'AI agents still aren’t ready for the real world'

AI agents promise a new era in customer service, but their errors can be costly; an Israeli startup now offers tech to catch and fix mistakes early—yet questions remain: Can it curb the risks of runaway AI hype before real damage is done?

Tal Shahaf | 19:29 | 06.07.25

האם בינה מלאכותית באמת יכולה להתבונן פנימה?

Autonomous AI agents: brilliant, fast and sometimes dangerous

AI agents are transforming work and healthcare, acting independently at superhuman speed—raising urgent questions about trust, oversight, and the risks of flawed data driving real-world actions

Ran Bronstein | 19:05 | 06.06.25

"יובל רפאל" בקמפיין דיפ פייק

AI-powered investment scams use deepfakes of Israeli celebrities to defraud users

AI-generated deepfakes of Israeli public figures flood Facebook and Instagram with fraudulent investment ads; scams linked to Eastern Europe exploit trust in celebrities, prompting cybersecurity firms to warn of rising synthetic fraud

Raphael Kahan | 18:55 | 06.05.25

טראמפ בחדר הסגלגל, משתמש באייפון שלו

Anyone can call Trump's iPhone—and he might just pick up

With a widely known phone number and a penchant for answering calls from strangers, Donald Trump has turned presidential communication into an open line; advisers and security officials remain alarmed by the potential risks of his overly casual approach

Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 21:31 | 06.03.25

אירוע Google I/O 2025 בקליפורניה

'Embrace and adapt innovation': Google CEO answers questions on AI's future

Google I/O 2025 unveils AI-driven search revolution with Gemini 2.5 and Veo 3 video generation, signaling shift to personalized, conversational interfaces; robotic arms, intelligent agents and privacy debates mark dawn of physical-digital fusion

Daniela Ginzburg | 17:21 | 06.03.25

הניסוי: המערכת יורה את קרני הלייזר לעבר מטרה (מימין) בבניין מרוחק. האור המוחזר נקלט בשני טלסקופים

Laser method from astronomy reimagined for surveillance and science

Researchers from China, Sweden, and the US have developed a groundbreaking laser-based method that captures tiny details from nearly a mile away; The technology, adapted from astronomy, promises advances in space imaging, surveillance, structural safety, and environmental monitoring

Israel Wullman | 21:53 | 06.01.25

Elon Musk at a Trump rally last month

Tesla pivots from carmaker to autonomous platform

Facing slowing sales and rising competition, Tesla is shifting focus from hardware to recurring service revenue; Inspired by Apple’s transformation, Elon Musk is steering the company toward autonomous transport, energy ecosystems, and AI, with robotaxis at the center of the plan

Moran Chamsi | 17:54 | 06.01.25

מערכת הלייזר

Israel’s 'Iron Beam' laser defense system is a battlefield revolution, but challenges remain

The laser system will intercept rockets and drones at a range of 10 km at a cheaper price than missiles, but will not yet replace Iron Dome; Elbit has raised half a billion dollars to accelerate development, including an airborne laser that can neutralize hypersonic missiles

Yuval Azulay | 21:50 | 05.30.25

נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ נואם בחדר הסגלגל של הבית הלבן, הודיע על מגן ההגנה מפני טילים של כיפת הזהב

As Trump unveils ‘Golden Dome’ plan, Israeli defense tech continues to advance

Israel is developing new defense technology at breakneck speed, but one AI expert warns that Israel’s AI integration is falling behind China’s

Gabriel Colodro/The Media Line | 16:00 | 05.29.25

ניסיון התחזות ליוסי פוקס

Israel says foiled dozens of Iranian cyberattacks on public figures

Shin Bet and National Cyber Directorate report surge in Iranian phishing attacks targeting Israelis—including top figures in defense, politics and academia—using fake links and malware to steal data and gain access

Elisha Ben Kimon | 15:56 | 05.29.25

מרכז המחקר והפיתוח בנתניה של ebay

e-Bay to shut down Israel R&D operations

The company announces it is leaving Israel by the first quarter of 2026 and is firing all 200 employees of its research and development center after waves of layoffs

Meir Orbach, Calcalist | 14:11 | 05.28.25

אילוסטרציה

Judge dismisses class action lawsuit after attorney cites fake AI-generated precedents

Court throws out $1 billion suit against Israeli health funds after lawyer relies on fabricated legal precedents; lawyer deemed unfit to lead case and fined for procedural misconduct, marking a significant precedent for AI use in legal proceedings

Lital Dubrovitsky | 12:20 | 05.28.25

טסלה

Robotics revolution delayed as companies struggle to meet ambitious promises

Despite bold claims, humanoid robots remain far from everyday life due high costs, engineering challenges and limited production, prompting experts to predict decades-long integration; Aging populations and advancing AI drive demand, but robots face hurdles in design, functionality and scalability

Tal Shahaf | 20:30 | 05.27.25

בינה מלאכותית ברפואה

Some employers are wary of job candidates using AI, others embrace it

Employers are grappling with the growing role of AI in recruitment; While some view it as a threat to authenticity, others embrace it as a skill, focusing on how candidates creatively and critically leverage AI tools to enhance their work; 'We prefer candidates who deliver original, thoughtful answers—even if they’re wrong—over those who submit polished but generic AI outputs'

Maayan Manela | 00:35 | 05.27.25

דאריו אמודיי בשימוע בסנאט

Claude Opus 4 AI tried to blackmail its creators to avoid being shut down

In a simulation, Anthropic’s new Opus 4 AI model threatened to reveal engineer’s alleged affair to avoid bein shut down and showed willingness to aid terror attacks, raising concerns despite improvements in the final version

Raphael Kahan | 00:50 | 05.26.25

Wiz

From Startup Nation to Scale-Up Nation: Israeli tech’s next chapter

Analysis: As global investors shift focus to late-stage growth, Israeli tech moves beyond early exits to build multibillion-dollar businesses with staying power

Hillel Fuld | 21:36 | 05.24.25

Insight Partners Operating Partner Gary Survis

Branding in the age of AI: Gary Survis on authenticity as the last frontier

Insight Partners’ operating partner reveals why genuine human connection remains crucial despite AI’s rise—and shares a simple framework for marketers to stay real

Ynetnews | 15:11 | 05.22.25

הפציעה לא עצרה אותו. יעקב

After injury IDF engineering student develops life-saving systems

22-year-old fights to remain in service, now develops cutting-edge tank safety systems, saves lives, and protects soldiers in the IDF armored corps

Gal Ganot | 08:43 | 05.22.25

סאטיה נאדלה מנכ"ל מיקרוסופט

Microsoft aided Israel’s hostage rescue, denies tech used to harm civilians in Gaza

Microsoft says internal and external reviews found no misuse of its tech in Gaza, but confirms it provided emergency support to Israel after the October 7 Hamas terror attack

Daniel Edelson, New York | 21:17 | 05.16.25

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